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Bill Brewer, CEO, Celebrates 40 Years of Service

by loriunleashed | Jan 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

MHDS, has been providing skills training and employment opportunities to intellectually disabled persons in Jackson since 1972. For 40 of those years, they have had a faithful and loyal champion for their cause in Bill Brewer. Bill served in many capacities through...

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by loriunleashed | Jan 1, 2018 | Uncategorized

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MHDS Celebrates Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Week

by loriunleashed | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized

MHDS recently showed gratitude to the DSP’s who are the foundation of care provided to the 220+ persons we support. September 10-16 was the nationally recognized week to acknowledge DSP’s who ensure the safety and well-being of those they interact with. They work...

We’d like to recognize Deborah Smith for 38 years of faithful service!

by loriunleashed | Sep 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

When Deborah Smith took her first assignment with what was then the Jackson Adult Activities Center, she hardly imagined she was launching a 38 year career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). “I didn’t think this would be my only job when I started it but I’ve...

Gaylen Tilley Enjoys Community Employment

by loriunleashed | Jul 21, 2017 | Uncategorized

Gaylen Tilley has been receiving support services from MHDS since 2005. He is friendly and outgoing with many friends. Gaylen is recognized for having a good sense of humor and caring about the feelings of others. A local restaurant , El Ranchito, hired Gaylen after...

Join us at Redbones for an Evening with Henry Gross!

by loriunleashed | Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized

Join us at Redbones for an evening with Henry Gross! Thursday, June 29th, 7-8:30pm

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

by loriunleashed | Apr 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

Governor Bill Haslam has once more issued a proclamation designating March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Gov. Haslam shared, “I’m proud of our state’s commitment to increasing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to pursue...

MHDS Person Supported Recognized for “Living Your Best Life”

by loriunleashed | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized

We all hope life brings us the best. Sometimes we have to be proactive in making the best of our lives. Such is the case for Melissa “Mindy” Rogers who has been supported by MHDS since 2005. MHDS provides programs and services to support adults who have...

The Ben Rich Center in Brownsville Recognized by TVA for Progress Toward Work Goals with Christmas Event

by loriunleashed | Jan 20, 2017 | Uncategorized

TVA provided a grant to purchase software that allows users to improves job search skills, helps with resume development and encourages the pursuit of public employment. Recently TVA staff presented certificates and acknowledged those who had made progress toward...

Keith Davis In the Supported Employment Spotlight

by loriunleashed | Dec 16, 2016 | Uncategorized

We’re honored to feature a story of one of our persons supported who works in Supported Employment. Keith Davis is having wonderful success in his employment role and we wanted to congratulate him by putting him in the spotlight. The Supported Employment...

Bumpus Harley Christmas 2016

by loriunleashed | Dec 15, 2016 | Uncategorized

The Golden Circle Harley Owners Group and Bumpus Harley Davidson teamed up to provide a wonderful Christmas party for 42 persons supported who play SNA sports. Bumpus featured photos and bios of MHDS participants on the Christmas tree in their showroom. They were...

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Bill Brewer, CEO, Celebrates 40 Years of Service

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MHDS Celebrates Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Week

We’d like to recognize Deborah Smith for 38 years of faithful service!

Gaylen Tilley Enjoys Community Employment

Join us at Redbones for an Evening with Henry Gross!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

MHDS Person Supported Recognized for “Living Your Best Life”

The Ben Rich Center in Brownsville Recognized by TVA for Progress Toward Work Goals with Christmas Event

Keith Davis In the Supported Employment Spotlight

Bumpus Harley Christmas 2016

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