New Facility Open House

After 46 years in at a facility on Garland Drive, last year MHDS relocated to facilities which will support their services for decades to come. We formalized the move with an Open House & Ribbon Cutting recently. The Bill Brewer Office Complex allows for program expansion as needs change for...

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Spring 2024

Our annual Spring Banquet is coming up on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5 -8 pm at the Jackson Fairgrounds! Join us for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! ** Register by April 1, 2024. Click the flyer to see the brochure and registration form.

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TNCO Recognizes Two MHDS Affiliates

Tennessee Community Organizations (TNCO) is a statewide trade association for service provider organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Tennessee. TNCO member organizations provide a full array of services such as residential, day and supported...

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We’ve Moved!

Moving office is a lot like moving house – it’s no small feat! But we’ve completed our move and we’re getting settled in. We also took this opportunity to name our office communities and we think you’ll love the changes! Take a look below at a gallery of images from...

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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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