County resource guide
Autism Resources in Chippewa, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chippewa. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Newberry · multi-county
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry is the primary healthcare facility for Luce County in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula. Autism evaluations require travel to UP Health System in Marquette (~90 miles west). Luce County is home to the Tahquamenon Falls area and Newberry's Fudpucker community.
UP Health System Marquette (~90 miles west) is the primary evaluation hub. Telehealth strongly recommended as first step.
St. Ignace · multi-county
Mackinac Straits Health System — Developmental Referrals
Mackinac Straits Health System in St. Ignace provides local healthcare at the gateway to the Upper Peninsula. Autism evaluations are referred to UP Health System in Marquette or McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey (Lower Peninsula via the Mackinac Bridge). Mackinac Island tourism economy creates unique seasonal community dynamics.
Bridge proximity to Petoskey (McLaren Northern Michigan) provides an alternative to the long drive to Marquette.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Sault Ste. Marie · multi-county
Early On Michigan — Chippewa County
Early On Michigan delivers free developmental services for children birth to age 3 in Chippewa County. Families in Sault Ste. Marie and the eastern Upper Peninsula access services coordinated through the Eastern UP ISD.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Sault Ste. Marie · multi-county
Luce-Mackinac-Alger-Schoolcraft CMH — Chippewa County
The regional Community Mental Health authority serves Chippewa County, including Sault Ste. Marie, with developmental disability evaluations and autism support services. The largest city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula east of Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie is also a border city with Canada.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Sault Ste. Marie · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Eastern Upper Peninsula
Autism Alliance of Michigan connects Chippewa County families in Sault Ste. Marie with statewide helpline navigation and peer support. An essential remote resource for UP families in this remote Lake Superior border region with very few local autism specialists.
St. Ignace · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Mackinac County
Autism Alliance of Michigan provides helpline navigation and peer support for Mackinac County families. AIM's statewide helpline connects Straits-area families with provider referrals, Medicaid waiver assistance, and virtual peer support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Sault Ste. Marie · multi-county
Eastern UP ISD — Special Education (Chippewa County)
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District coordinates autism evaluations, IEP programming, and special education services for Chippewa County students in Sault Ste. Marie. Regional autism programs serve the easternmost UP counties.
Newberry · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Eastern UP (Luce County)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Luce County families. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in Newberry Public Schools and rural eastern UP districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Sault Ste. Marie · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Eastern Upper Peninsula
Michigan's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Chippewa County families in Sault Ste. Marie. Phone and virtual services are critical for families in this remote Upper Peninsula border city far from mainland Michigan resources.
St. Ignace · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Straits Area (Mackinac County)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Mackinac County families. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in Mackinac Island Public Schools and Mackinaw City and St. Ignace area schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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