Our Services & Vision
MHDS provides services to individuals in different settings according to their individual needs and goals within their Person Centered Support Plan. Below you’ll see a brief explanation of each type of service and a link to find out more about those kinds of services.
Our Services
At Home (Residential Services)
A supported person’s Person Centered Support Plan details the services needed to create a living environment that optimizes their independence. This support is provided in order to allow the person to maintain a sense of independence, receive help with tasks or situations they themselves are unable to complete without assistance, enjoy the comfort of their own home, and improve the quality of their lives.
To learn more about the variety of services that are provided within the home environment, click here.
Community (Day Services)
Our Day Services provide a variety of options to meet individual needs and preferences. We offer the opportunity for people to modify their day services as their interests and/or needs change over time, through their Support Plan.
Some of the services that are provided under the Day Services umbrella are Supported Employment in the community, facilitation of social support and leisure activities, and daily living skills training. We can also provide transportation services to ensure that each individual can get to and from activities detailed within their Support Plan.
To learn more about Day Services, click here.
Employment & Community First (ECF) Choices
Tennesseans of any age with disabilities can now apply for long-term services and supports through a TennCare program called Employment and Community First CHOICES (ECF). The program services offer support for families caring for a person with an intellectual or developmental disability with the goal of people reaching employment and independent living goals. Community Living supports are also available to better integrate persons in their community.
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The PLACE (Person Centered Lives Achieving with Community Engagement)
Service and programs for those who have intellectual disabilities and/or mental or behavioral health issues. The PLACE is a safe environment to enhance personal coping skills.
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Family Support
The Family Support Program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to remain together in their homes and communities.
This program is funded by state dollars and helps families purchase services, supplies and equipment. Services provided are flexible and responsive to families and their needs.
An essential element of the program is family and consumer involvement. Local Councils have been established and meet on a regular basis to oversee and provide advice on the distribution of local services and funds.
To learn more, click here.
MAPs (Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence)
MAPs is for people with an intellectual or developmental disability who want to learn how to live and work more independently. MAPs can benefit those who are on the waiting list for other long-term services and support programs like Employment and Community First CHOICES.
To learn more, click here.
Nondiscrimination Statement
MHDS ensures no person shall be excluded from participation in, or is denied the benefits of, or is subjected to discrimination under any of its programs or activities on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, disability or national origin. Click the buttons below to find complaint procedures and a complaint form.