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madison, hardeman, & Chester county

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Services

Allied Health Services

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis 

Jackson, TN - The Therapy and Learning Center offers a variety of therapy, learning, and care services that include: physical, occupational, speech, and hippotherapy (therapeutic horseback riding) therapy; adult day services through the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services; summer therapy groups; Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic.

Jackson, TN - Behavioral Outreach Services offers Applied Behavior Analysis services (ABA services) as well as behavioral consultations in order to reduce problem behaviors and increase appropriate skills. They serve adults and children with intellectual & developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and functional disabilities.

Jackson, TN - Spire Rehabilitation Hospital is a comprehensive rehabilitation center that offers speech, physical and occupational therapy for persons with traumatic brain injury and physical disabilities.

Education

Education

IDEA Info, Tutoring, School Systems, Post-secondary Education, Transition, Early Intervention 

Jackson, TN - Jackson-Madison Schools are a public school system that offers educational services for children with disabilities or learning delays. They offer services that include the following: Educational & Psychological assessments, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy.

Bolivar, TN - Hardeman County Schools are a public school system that offers educational services for children with disabilities or learning delays. They offer services that include the following: Educational & Psychological assessments, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Technology assistance/training, and Information about IDEA and Section 504. 

Henderson, TN - Chester County Schools are a public school system that offers educational services for children with disabilities or learning delays. They offer services that include the following: Educational & Psychological assessments, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Technology assistance/training, and Information about IDEA and Section 504. 

Jackson, TN - Lane College is a small, private, co-educational, church-related institution that offers a liberal arts curriculum leading to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences.

Jackson, TN - Union University is a private, Christian, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts-based university that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

(731) 661-6520

Jackson, TN - The EDGE Program offered at Union University is a post-secondary educational opportunity for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a college experience to further their education. This program's goal is to teach employment skills and make students great employees for their community.

Jackson, TN - Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology are vocational/technical schools that offer a variety of training programs to prepare students to transition directly into a career.

Whiteville, TN - Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology are vocational/technical schools that offer a variety of training programs to prepare students to transition directly into a career.

Jackson, TN - Jackson State Community College offers a range of two-year associate degrees in arts, science, and applied-science programs.

Jackson, TN - TEIS is a program within the TN Department of Education that is a network of nine district offices that offer early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. They offer information about public and private service providers, early intervention professionals, family support organizations, and other groups that offer services to infants and toddlers with disabilities.

Vision and/or Hearing Impairment Services

Vision & Hearing Impairment

(731) 423-5620

Jackson, TN - The Vocational Rehabilitation Office offers several programs to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These services include: Vocational Rehabilitation; Independent Living Services; Deaf-Blind Services; Newsline for the Blind and Visually Impaired; and Tennessee Business Enterprises. The Jackson, TN office serves Madison, Hardeman, and Chester county.

Jackson, TN -The Hearing & Speech Center offers hearing evaluations for all populations, and hearing aid fittings. They also offer evaluation and therapy in the following areas: speech, language, cognition, communicative devices, and swallowing.

Jackson, TN -West TN School for the Deaf provides the following educational and community services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing: Day School; Hearing Clinic; New Sounds (a comprehensive instructional program for families of newly identified hearing-impaired children); Assistance provided to parents, teachers, and others in making educational placement decisions and accommodation recommendations for children with hearing impairments.

Advocacy

Advocacy

Jackson, TN - The Jackson CIL is a non-profit agency that empowers individuals with disabilities to live independent lives in the community by providing the following services: Peer Counseling, Employment Advocacy, Transportation & Housing Information, and Assistance in transitioning from nursing home into community.

Henderson, TN - Southwest Human Resource Agency is a social service agency that offers services for financial assistance, information & referrals, case management, and more. 

Jackson, TN - The Statewide Independent Living Council of TN is a non-profit organization that educates the community and public leaders about the Independent Living (IL) philosophy, provides training and support to the Independent Living Network, and facilitates funding opportunities for expanding the practice of IL in Tennessee.

Jackson, TN - West Tennessee Legal Service is a non-profit organization that offers legal assistance, community education, and referrals for civil cases in the following areas: Housing, Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP, and more.

Jackson, TN - The Regional Offices of the Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities supports individuals with the direct provision of services such as assessments, training, and limited forms of interventions in a variety of clinical disciplines, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral services, and nursing/medical services. They also offer information on waiver applications and processes.

Henderson, TN - Southwest HRA Head Start is part of a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services for low-income families and families with children with disabilities.

Healthcare & Mental Health

Healthcare & Mental Health

Jackson, TN - Health Connect America is a mental health care provider that offers the following services: In-home Family Preservation Services, Intensive Outpatient Services (IOP), Outpatient Services, Case Management Services, Autism Services, Therapeutic Day Treatment & School Based Services, and Mental Health Skill Building.

Bolivar, TN - Bolivar General Hospital is an affiliate of West Tennessee Healthcare and offers out-patient and in-patient acute medical care.

Bolivar, TN - Hardeman County Community Health Center is a comprehensive healthcare clinic that offers pediatric & adult primary medical care, immunizations, laboratory & radiology services, family planning, and health education services.

Henderson, TN - The Grove Primary Care Clinic offers both primary care services as well as mental health care.

Henderson, TN - Prime Care Medical Center's staff of physicians and nurse practitioners offer primary care health care services to persons in the Henderson area.

Jackson, TN - The East Jackson Family Medical Center offers comprehensive adult and pediatric health care services, and pharmacy services.

Jackson, TN - The Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) program within the TN Department of Health, strives to help families navigate the healthcare system. CHANT teams provide enhanced patient-centered engagement, navigation of medical and social services referrals, and impact pregnancy, child and maternal health outcomes. In Jackson, CHANT is supported by the Jackson-Madison County Health Department.

Jackson, TN -  Beyer Psychology Group offers mental health services including psychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, ADHD evaluations, and counseling.

Jackson, TN - Pathways Behavioral Health Services offers mental health and behavioral services for children and adults. They also offer a Supported Employment Program to assist people in obtaining employment as well as provide support for maintaining employment.

QUINCO
Locations: Jackson; Bolivar; Henderson, TN - QUINCO offers mental health and substance abuse services that include case management, therapy, counseling, evaluations, and supportive living.

Henderson, TN - West Tennessee Primary Care offers a variety of healthcare services that include individualized and group counseling, home visits for physically disabled and homebound individuals, medication management, sick visits, wellness examinations for children and adults, pre-participation sport physicals, Department of Transportation certifications, management of hypertension, diabetes, mental health disorders, physical injuries, and more.

Adult & Family Services

Adult & Faily Services

Respite, Day Programs, Housing, Employment, Financial Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation

Locations: Jackson; Bolivar; Henderson, TN - The Department of Human Services is a state government agency that offers family assistance services including the following: Financial Assistance; Child Care Resources & Referral; Nutritional Assistance; and Medicaid/TennCare Application Assistance. 

(731) 668-3888

Jackson, TN - The STAR Center is a resource and training center for individuals with disabilities. They offer services such as Evaluation and Training in the areas of Assistive Technology Computers, Music Therapy, Vision Services: Orientation and Mobility, Low Vision, and Functional Vision, Home Care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes, and Employment services.

Jackson, TN -Every regional Area Agency on Aging & Disability program provides services to older adults and other adults with disabilities. Their services include Public Conservatorship Services, SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program), Information & Assistance. 

Locations: Jackson; Bolivar, TN - American Job Center is a one-stop career center that helps individuals obtain employment training and job placement by offering the following services: job search & readiness training, resume development, computer services, vocational assessments, and specialized assistance for older adults as well as people with disabilities.

Locations: Jackson; Bolivar, TN - Madison-Haywood Developmental Services offers the following services for individuals with intellectual disabilities: Adult Day Services, Supported Employment, Supported Living, Vocational Training, and ECF CHOICES services.

Jackson, TN - D&S Community Services offers a variety of services to people with disabilities and seniors. Their services include include the following: Medical Supported Living; Supportive Living; Community Participation; Supported Employment; Respite; Personal Assistance; Family Model; Behavior Supports; Occupational Therapy; Speech Language Pathology; Physical Therapy; Nutrition; Orientation and Mobility Services; Community Living Supports; Supportive Home Care; Independent Living Skills Training; Community Integration Supports Services; Assistive Technology; and Employment Services.

 

Jackson, TN - Project SEARCH is a career training and employment program for adults with disabilities. They have multiple site locations across TN with one at the Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Jackson, TN - The Salvation Army provides financial assistance for utilities, rent/mortgage, and food for families in need.

Jackson, TN - Area Relief Ministries provides financial assistance, employment opportunities, medication management, and a connection to the services in the Continuum of Care in Jackson, TN.

Jackson, TN - Jackson Housing Authority is a public housing authority that provides rental housing for eligible low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Bolivar, TN - Bolivar Housing Authority is a public housing authority that provides rental housing for eligible low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Jackson, TN - The Vocational Rehabilitation Regional Office supports the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program which is a federal and state-funded program that offers assistance to Tennesseans with disabilities to promote employment. Their services include medical, psychological or vocational assessments, training, medical services, job development, and job placement.

Jackson, TN - The Social Security Administration Office provides information regarding the SSI and SSDI application and process.

Recreation

Recreation

Jackson, TN Special Olympics Tennessee offers recreational athletic programs for individuals with disabilities. They also provide health screenings with the Healthy Athletes program.

(731) 668-3888

Jackson, TN - The STAR Center is a resource and training center for individuals with disabilities. They also offer recreational summer camp programs.

Bolivar, TN - The Bolivar Senior Citizens Center is a recreational center for seniors that offers an annual health fair, health screenings, various community trips, speakers, and activities.

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