MHDS Through the Years Series: 2010’s

Adult Day Activity Center Madison Haywood Developmental Services Mental Health & Developmental Services Historical Timeline          2010 – Mar 1 – Ground breaks to double the size and capacity of the Jackson Workshop 2011 – Mar 8 – Awarded the 2010 Pinnacle Award for...

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MHDS Through the Years Series: 2000’s

Adult Day Activity Center Madison Haywood Developmental Services Historical Timeline        2000 – Jun 1 – East Chester Residents move to 154 Reynolds 2000 – Aug 1 – MHDS sells Administrative Offices on Cheyenne to Carl Perkins Center 2000 – Aug 1 –  Administrative Office...

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MHDS Through the Years Series: The 90’s

Adult Day Activity Center Madison Haywood Developmental Services Historical Timeline        1990 – Nov 19 – Day program facility opens at 1551 Welch Street in Brownsville 1991 – Jul 1 – Evaluation program begins through Department of Vocational Rehabilitation 1992 – Jan 1 – ...

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MHDS Through the Years Series: The 80’s

Adult Day Activity Center Madison Haywood Developmental Services Historical Timeline        1984 – Nov 1 – The Jackson facility combined forces with the Ben-Rich Center in Brownsville. The agency name was changed to Madison Haywood Developmental Services to reflect the broadened service...

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MHDS Through the Years Series: The 70’s

Adult Day Activity Center Later became Madison Haywood Developmental Services Historical Timeline 1971 – October – Services are provided on a voluntary basis at West Jackson Baptist Church according to a January 14, 1973 article in the Jackson Sun quoting original Director, Bob Ellis. The program...

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Spring 2021 at MHDS

We’ve got a new story to share with you in our “Supported Employment Spotlight!” This time we’re featuring Buford who is making his mark at Outback. Check out his story by clicking here.     New Newsletter Format We’re taking our newsletter into a new...

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Q4 Happenings Around MHDS

  Congratulations to LaShasta Owens!! LaShasta Owens 2020 ECF (Employment & Community First) Choices Direct Support Professionals Awards Winner in Two Categories West Tennessee Community Connector  –  Tennessee’s Rising Star This annual event honors excellence among DSP’s across the...

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