Autism Resources in Ogemaw, Michigan

Mio · multi-county

Hills and Dales General Hospital — Oscoda County Referrals

Hills and Dales General Hospital in Cass City (serving the broader region) and MyMichigan facilities serve as referral points for Oscoda County families. Autism evaluations typically require travel to Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw or CMU Health in Mount Pleasant. Mio is the county seat of this remote northcentral Michigan county.

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw and CMU Health in Mount Pleasant are the nearest evaluation hubs. Telehealth is strongly recommended.

Houghton Lake · multi-county

Houghton Lake Medical Center — Developmental Referrals

Roscommon County families in Houghton Lake and Roscommon access developmental evaluations through MyMichigan and MidMichigan Health referral networks. CMU Health in Mount Pleasant (~50 miles south) and Munson Medical Center in Traverse City (~55 miles north) are the nearest evaluation hubs.

Midway between Traverse City and Mount Pleasant — families choose based on insurance network and waitlist.

West Branch · multi-county

MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch — Developmental Referrals

MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch is the community hospital for Ogemaw County. Developmental pediatric evaluations are referred to CMU Health in Mount Pleasant (~50 miles south) or Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw. West Branch sits at the gateway to Michigan's Au Sable River country.

CMU Health in Mount Pleasant (~50 miles south) is a good referral option for Ogemaw County families.

Grayling · multi-county

Early On Michigan — Crawford County

Early On Michigan provides free birth-to-3 developmental services in Crawford County through the Crawford AuSable School District and regional ISD partnerships. Serves families in Grayling and surrounding forested north-central Michigan communities.

West Branch

Early On Ogemaw County

Michigan's Early On program for Ogemaw County provides free birth-to-3 developmental services. In-home evaluations, IFSPs, and therapy through the Ogemaw ISD network.

FREE under IDEA Part C.

West Branch · multi-county

Centria Autism — Ogemaw County

In-home ABA therapy serving Ogemaw County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home delivery covers West Branch and surrounding northcentral Michigan communities.

Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Mio · multi-county

Centria Autism — Oscoda County

In-home ABA therapy serving Oscoda County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home delivery is essential for this remote county.

Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Houghton Lake · multi-county

Centria Autism — Roscommon County

In-home ABA therapy serving Roscommon County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home model serves both lake-area communities and rural interior Roscommon County.

Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

West Branch · multi-county

Ogemaw County CMH — Developmental Disability Services

Ogemaw County CMH coordinates Medicaid-funded ABA therapy, developmental disability supports, and HCBS waiver programs for county residents with autism. The public gateway for autism services in this northcentral Michigan county.

Medicaid/waiver funded. Call for intake.

Mio · multi-county

Oscoda County CMH — Developmental Disability Services

Oscoda County CMH coordinates Medicaid-funded developmental disability services and ABA therapy authorization for county residents. One of Michigan's most rural and least-populated counties, with very limited local clinical infrastructure.

Medicaid/waiver funded. Call for intake.

Grayling · multi-county

Northeast Michigan CMH — Crawford County

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health serves Crawford County with developmental disability services and autism support. Grayling, the county seat and home to Camp Grayling, is the main community served in this north-central Michigan forested county.

Grayling · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — North-Central Michigan (Crawford)

Autism Alliance of Michigan provides helpline resource navigation for Crawford County families in Grayling, assisting with Medicaid waivers, provider referrals, and peer support in this rural north-central Michigan county.

Grayling · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — North-Central Michigan (Crawford)

Michigan's statewide PTI delivers free IEP advocacy and training by phone and virtually for Crawford County families in Grayling. Remote services are the primary advocacy resource for families in this rural forested north-central county.

West Branch · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — North-Central Michigan (Ogemaw County)

Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Ogemaw County families. Statewide PTI expertise for families navigating West Branch-Rose City Area Schools and other county districts.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

Mio · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — North-Central Michigan (Oscoda County)

Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Oscoda County families. Virtual and phone consultations serve families in Fairview Area Schools and other very rural northcentral Michigan districts.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

Houghton Lake · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — North-Central Michigan (Roscommon County)

Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Roscommon County families. Statewide PTI expertise for families navigating Houghton Lake Community Schools and Roscommon Area Public Schools.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.