Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DDs) are conditions that affect a person’s physical, learning, or emotional development. These disabilities often appear before age 22 and last a person’s entire life.
Examples of an I/DD include mild to severe intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or a physical impairment such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
To find out if someone has an I/DD, a professional (such as a doctor or a therapist) needs to do a full assessment.
Additionally, a person must have at least three functional limitations in any of the seven life areas to be diagnosed with an I/DD:
We help people with I/DDs by connecting them to the services and support they need. These services make it easier for them to take part in activities at home and in the community.
We offer a variety of support, services, and resources for people with I/DDs.
After completing the intake appointment, a support coordinator will assist in coordinating services and providing additional resources.
Our services include:
To get started, call us at 855-99-MCCMH (855-996-2264) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Walk-in assessments are also available from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the following locations:
MCCMH North—43740 North Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township, MI 48036
MCCMH East—25401 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
Before you call or walk in, check out this important information.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please call the MCCMH Crisis Center at 586-307-9100. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.