Easterseals MORC Comprehensive Brochure

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About Easterseals MORC

Navigating Michigan’s behavioral health system can be a daunting experience. You shouldn’t have to do it alone. You deserve a partner who has experience working within this constantly changing system. Easterseals MORC strives to be your behavioral health provider of choice, offering a comprehensive array of supportive services to help children and adults with mental illness, physical and developmental disabilities and/or special needs and their families.

At Easterseals MORC, our purpose is to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities, families and communities.

When you choose to work with us, our team of experts is in your corner. We’ll meet you where you are, walk you through every step of the process, create a care plan customized to meet your needs, and make sure that you understand all your options along the way.

Our Services

Disabilities have become increasingly complex in the 21st century, going beyond the physical to include emotional, intellectual, social, and educational challenges. With 150 years of experience, Easterseals MORC has been an essential resource for people and families affected by disabilities.

We are a proud Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that is committed to ensuring prompt access to coordinated, comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals of all ages, and their families, who need it.

Eligibility can vary depending on age, program, service type or location.

Call us today at 1-800-75-SEALS and we can help you find the programs and services that best meet the needs of you and your family.

Payment Types Accepted

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Mental health services

Easterseals MORC accepts Medicaid and most major insurances, including Medicaid HMOs. Easterseals MORC may provide behavioral health services at a discounted price based upon ability to pay.

Discounts are offered based on family size and annual income. No one will be denied necessary services based on a lack of ability to pay.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder services

**Payment types accepted may vary by program.

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Long-term care services for individuals with developmental disabilities

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Substance use services

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Senior services

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Military and veterans services

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School-based services

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AgrAbility

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Miracle League of Michigan

Our Primary Services include:

Our Approach

At Easterseals MORC, you’re not just another individual served. You are a part of our family. At our agency, you will receive a personalized level of service made just for you. We constantly look for opportunities to go above and beyond the standard requirements, advocate for those we serve, and uncover innovative ways to help you gain access to the programs you need.

Accessing Services

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Mental Health Services

At Easterseals MORC, we can be a supportive partner in helping you address the challenges of living with a mental health condition. Our services are designed to support people in their recovery and to assist them in pursuing meaningful and satisfying lives.

We offer comprehensive, personcentered services for both children and adults. We utilize best practices based on the most current research, and design customized treatment plans that meet you where you are, and that are provided in a culturally competent way.

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How We Can Help!

Our vast array of office-based, outpatient, and community-based services focus on providing access to care, stabilizing people in crisis, and providing the appropriate treatment for mental health disorders.

Eligibility can vary depending on age, program, service type or location.

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Individual, family, and group therapy

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Crisis intervention

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Peer support services

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Psychiatric evaluations

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Psychological testing and neuropsychological testing

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Medication management depending on need

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Case management

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Supported employment (individual placement and support)

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Nursing services

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Community living supports

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Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse

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Juvenile justice programming

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Trauma specific therapy

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Respite services for children

Easterseals MORC is a leader in providing comprehensive, family-centered services for individuals on the autism spectrum. We have a highly qualified team of autism and children’s behavioral health experts focused on providing holistic services that achieve the best possible outcomes. Our autism services utilize evidencebased practices that have been proven to be effective in developing the skills of children with autism spectrum disorders and similar disabilities.

How We Can Help!

Our autism program offers both in-home and office-based options with flexible scheduling to meet the diverse needs of our families. Services vary by location.

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

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Speech and occupational therapy

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Caregiver support and training in ABA

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Collaboration with schools, childcare agencies, and other providers

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Feeding therapy

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Parent implemented model (The PLAY Project)

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Specialized programming related to social skill development and transition planning

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Comprehensive mental health support services

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Peer social skills groups

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Developmental Disabilities

For individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, Easterseals MORC is an integral partner in coordinating the supports needed to live your life the way you want.

Our innovative, person-centered approach leads to more successful outcomes and a greater sense of independence for thousands of adults and children every year. The services and supports Easterseals MORC provides to individuals with developmental disabilities are designed to maximize potential and allow those receiving services to live as independently as possible in the community setting of choice.

How We Can Help!

Easterseals MORC support coordinators will assist in creating a plan of supports for all areas of life. This includes where you want to live, support at work, community living skills, and helping to find recreational pursuits that allow for full engagement in the community.

We offer a diverse array of services for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Eligibility can vary depending on age, program, service type, location, or medical necessity.

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Support Coordination

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Self-Direction

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Home choices

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Vocational supports

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Respite services

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Peer mentoring services

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Children and family services

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Autism services

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Clinical services (occupational therapy, speech, psychology, dietary, nursing)

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Direct Support Professionals training

Accessing Services To qualify for services, individuals must have a diagnosed developmental disability and be Medicaid eligible.

Substance Use Services

During this time of increasing substance use disorder and mental health needs, Easterseals MORC is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of outpatient behavioral health services for adults, children, and their families.

How We Can Help!

Our substance use services are focused on supporting long term recovery by providing adults and adolescents with the tools, the knowledge, and the courage to work on living one day at a time clean and sober.

Our highly qualified staff includes certified advanced alcohol and drug counselors. We offer flexible, convenient scheduling, including in-person appointments and telehealth. Eligibility varies depending on age, program, service type or location.

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Individual, family, and group therapy

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Case management

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Recovery peer support

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Early intervention services

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Integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders

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Intensive outpatient services such as family support services, access to psychiatric evaluation with medication management, and social support services.

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Rapid access for emergent situations

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Connection to community resources such as supported employment, housing, rehabilitation, and recreation for positive community living.

Easterseals MORC offers support for the well-being and independence of older adults through community education, behavioral health services, nursing facility transition, in-home supports, and connection to community resources.

How We Can Help!

Our senior services are focused on supporting seniors in maintaining their dignity and independence in the community setting of their choice.

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Senior outreach program

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Counseling (in-home, office, or telehealth)

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Care management referrals

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Seniors Supporting Seniors group

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Depression screening and treatment

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Identification and early intervention of prescription drug misuse or abuse

Supporting Independent Living

Easterseals MORC is committed to providing the best in-home services so that the people we serve can live safely and comfortably at home. Whether your condition is a minor setback, an illness, injury, or the need for “just a little bit of help,” we offer compassionate care that can make a big difference in your quality of life.

MI Choice Waiver Program:

This is a community-based, in-home services program designed to help seniors and those with disabilities to stay in their own home or transition to an eligible community setting.

Comprehensive and intensive in-home services are available for those eligible.

Community Transition Program:

This program is available to Medicaid beneficiaries residing in a nursing facility who would like to return to their own home, move in with family members, or find an apartment, assisted living or other community-based living option. Services are offered to assist in securing housing and facilitating a successful discharge to the community.

For more information about these programs, call our home care intake line at 866.593.7413.

Senior Services

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Military & Veteran Services

Easterseals MORC is proud to advocate for, connect with, and provide support services to military service members, veterans, and their families through pre-deployment, deployment, and reunion reintegration.

How We Can Help!

Our military and veteran’s services utilize evidence-based practices to address issues such as depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, mild Traumatic Brain Injury, suicide ideation, and substance use/abuse. Clinicians also provide techniques to address trauma, manage and/or reduce anxiety, and teach effective coping skills to support military service members in successfully reintegrating into community life following a deployment.

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Individual, family and group therapy

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Treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Gender specific and deployment cycle support groups

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Staging groups for substance use/abuse

Services vary by location. Most major insurances are accepted, including TRICARE.

Easterseals MORC is pleased to partner with local schools to support students with their behavioral health needs. We are co-located in more than 30 schools and provide consultation services to many other districts.

How We Can Help!

Our school-based therapists partner with families and school personnel to create behavioral health plans to meet the needs of the student being served. We receive referrals from teachers, school-based counselors, principals, parents, and providers. Students may also self-refer.

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Mental health screening and consultation

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Individual, family and group therapy

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On-demand crisis counseling and crisis response services

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Specialized training and support services for parents and teachers

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Support groups

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Transition planning to assist students in obtaining adult services

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Linkage to community resources

School-Based Services

Miracle League of Michigan

Easterseals MORC’s Miracle League of Michigan program is a lifechanging, adaptive recreational experience for children and adults with disabilities.

The Miracle League provides individuals with disabilities a true major league experience. During each Miracle League game, every player is given an opportunity to hit the ball and score a run. Miracle League team members are assigned “buddies” who assist them in playing the game.

Our Miracle League baseball program has two fields for individuals to play non-competitive or competitive baseball on a team. The Miracle League of Michigan field is located at the City Center in Southfield, MI and the Miracle League of North Oakland is located at Friendship Park in Lake Orion, MI. Our custom-designed surface accommodates wheelchairs and assistive devices to ensure safety of our athletes.

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AgrAbility

How We Can Help!

Michigan AgrAbility provides services to farmers with disabilities, illnesses, or aging conditions so they can continue the occupation and lifestyle they love. We research and develop useful farming tools, equipment, and methods that enable farmers to work longer and feel better.

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On-site evaluation to understand the situation at the farm

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Plan a strategy to overcome the barriers to farm work

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Research and develop solutions for overcoming those barriers

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Funding source guidance to purchase the technology needed to work

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Installation and training of how to use adaptive equipment

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Easterseals MORC Locations

School-Based Locations

2399 E. Walton Boulevard Auburn Hills, MI 48326

1222 Catalpa Drive Royal Oak, MI 48067

6900 E. Ten Mile Road Center Line, MI 48015

22170 W. Nine Mile Road Southfield, MI 48033

Anderson Middle School 3205 Catalpa Drive Berkley, MI 48072

Sashabaw Middle School 5565 Pine Knob Lane Clarkston, MI 48346

Reid Elementary School 2103 E. Reid Road Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Mary Helen Guest Elementary 1655 Decker Road Walled Lake, MI 48390

6770 Dixie Highway Suite 200 Clarkston, MI 48346

24445 Northwestern Highway Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48075

Berkley High School 2325 Catalpa Drive Berkley, MI 48072

Geisler Middle School 46720 W. Pontiac Trail Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390

Hazel Park Junior High School 2770 Highland Avenue, #1803 Hazel Park, MI 48030

Donelson Hills Elementary School 2690 Wewoka Road Waterford Township, MI 48328

15600 19 Mile Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038

29200 Northwestern Highway Suite 110 Southfield, MI 48034

Wylie E. Groves High School 20500 W. 13 Mile Road Beverly Hills, MI 48025

Walled Lake Central High School 1600 Oakley Park Road Commerce Charter Twp., MI 48390

Holly Middle School 14470 N. Holly Road Holly, MI 48442

Roosevelt Elementary 3380 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48324

Ernest E. Seaholm High School 2436 W. Lincoln Street Birmingham, MI 48009

Walled Lake Western High School 600 Beck Road Commerce Charter Twp., MI 48390

Paint Creek Elementary 2800 Indianwood Road Lake Orion, MI 48362

Sheiko Elementary 4500 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield Twp., MI 48323

Clarkston High School 6093 Flemings Lake Road Clarkston, MI 48346

Fenton High School 3200 W Shiawassee Avenue Fenton, MI 48430

Oxford High School 745 N. Oxford Road Oxford, MI 48371

Oxbow Elementary 100 Oxbow Lake Road White Lake, MI 48386

Clarkston Junior High School 6595 Waldon Road Clarkston, MI 48346

Grand Blanc High School 12500 Holly Road Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Oxford Middle School 1420 Lakeville Road Oxford, MI 48371

Sarah Banks Middle School 1760 Charms Road Wixom, MI 48393

Clarkston Renaissance High School 6558 Waldon Road Clarkston, MI 48346

Grand Blanc West Middle School 1515 E. Reid Road Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Adlai E. Stevenson Elementary 27777 Lahser Road Southfield, MI 48034

5111 Auto Club Drive Suite 112-B Dearborn, MI 48126 1420 W. University Avenue Flint, MI 48504 4065 East Hills Court SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 1685 Baldwin Avenue Suite A Pontiac, MI 48340

505 E. Maple Troy, MI 48083 1010 E. West Maple Road Suite 100 Walled Lake, MI 48390 955 Campus Drive N Waterford, MI 48328 51229 Century Court Wixom, MI 48393

1.800.75.SEALS www.EastersealsMORC.org

CASE MANAGEMENT FOR LONG-TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS

Miracle League Fields 3380 Clarkston Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 26310 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076