Autism Resources in Schoolcraft, Michigan

Manistique · multi-county

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique is the primary healthcare anchor for this central Upper Peninsula county on Lake Michigan. Autism evaluations require travel to UP Health System in Marquette (~75 miles west). Telehealth from UP Health System or University of Michigan is the most practical first step.

UP Health System Marquette (~75 miles west) is the primary evaluation hub. Telehealth strongly recommended as first step.

Munising · multi-county

UP Health System — Alger County Developmental Referrals

Alger County families in Munising are served primarily through UP Health System in Marquette (~45 miles west), the Upper Peninsula's leading diagnostic and specialty care hub. Pictured Rocks country's remote setting means most autism evaluation travel goes west toward Marquette.

UP Health System Marquette (~45 min) is the primary specialist hub for Alger County.

Marquette · multi-county

UP Health System — Marquette (Delta County Referrals)

UP Health System — Marquette is the major UP referral hospital for autism evaluations and developmental pediatrics. Families in Delta County typically travel to Marquette or Marquette-based telehealth for comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations.

Marquette · multi-county

UP Health System — Marquette Developmental Pediatrics

UP Health System in Marquette is the Upper Peninsula's leading medical center and primary hub for developmental pediatrics and autism diagnostic evaluations. As the largest city in the UP, Marquette serves as the major referral destination for autism evaluations for families across the entire Upper Peninsula.

Escanaba · multi-county

Early On Michigan — Delta County

Early On Michigan coordinates free birth-to-3 developmental services in Delta County through the Delta-Schoolcraft ISD. Serves families in Escanaba and the surrounding UP communities between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

Manistique

Early On Schoolcraft County

Michigan's Early On program for Schoolcraft County provides free birth-to-3 developmental services through the LMAS RESA network. In-home evaluations and therapy in Manistique and across this central UP lakeshore county.

FREE under IDEA Part C.

Munising · multi-county

Alger County CMH — Developmental Disability Services

Alger County's community mental health services coordinate Medicaid-funded developmental disability supports and ABA therapy authorization for county residents. Gateway to Michigan HCBS waiver services in the central Upper Peninsula.

St. Ignace · multi-county

LMAS Community Mental Health — Mackinac County

The LMAS CMH authority provides Medicaid-funded developmental disability services, ABA therapy coordination, and HCBS waiver programs for Mackinac County residents with autism. Services span both the St. Ignace area and seasonal Mackinac Island community.

Medicaid/waiver funded. LMAS serves four counties — call for Mackinac County-specific intake.

Manistique · multi-county

LMAS Community Mental Health — Schoolcraft County

The LMAS CMH authority serves Schoolcraft County with Medicaid-funded developmental disability services, ABA therapy coordination, and HCBS waiver programs. Part of the four-county eastern UP regional mental health authority.

Medicaid/waiver funded. LMAS serves four counties — call for Schoolcraft County-specific intake.

Newberry · multi-county

Luce-Mackinac-Alger-Schoolcraft CMH

The LMAS (Luce-Mackinac-Alger-Schoolcraft) Community Mental Health Authority serves four eastern UP counties with Medicaid-funded developmental disability services, ABA therapy coordination, and HCBS waiver programs for county residents with autism.

Medicaid/waiver funded. LMAS serves four counties — call for Luce County-specific intake.

Escanaba · multi-county

Delta-Schoolcraft Community Mental Health — Delta County

Delta-Schoolcraft Community Mental Health serves Delta County with developmental disability evaluations and autism support services. Escanaba, the Delta County seat and a major Upper Peninsula commercial hub, is home to the region's largest hospital.

Marquette · multi-county

Upper Peninsula CMH — Marquette County

The regional CMH serving Marquette County provides developmental disability evaluations, autism case management, and behavioral health supports. Northern Michigan University's presence in Marquette also supports student practicum placements in behavioral services.

Manistique · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Central UP (Schoolcraft County)

Autism Alliance of Michigan provides helpline navigation and virtual peer support for Schoolcraft County families. AIM connects families in this remote central UP county with statewide autism resources and Medicaid waiver assistance.

Newberry · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Eastern UP (Luce County)

Autism Alliance of Michigan's helpline provides resource navigation and virtual peer support for Luce County families in one of Michigan's most remote Upper Peninsula counties. AIM connects families with statewide autism resources and Medicaid waiver assistance.

Marquette · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Upper Peninsula Hub (Marquette)

Autism Alliance of Michigan's Marquette hub is the primary autism support and resource connection point for the entire Upper Peninsula. Provides helpline navigation, Medicaid waiver assistance, and peer support for families across the UP's largest metro area.

Munising · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Upper Peninsula Outreach

Autism Alliance of Michigan provides statewide resource navigation and peer support for Alger County families. Marquette events are the nearest in-person autism community option. Helpline assistance for insurance appeals and provider searches available statewide.

Escanaba · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Upper Peninsula West (Delta County)

Autism Alliance of Michigan connects Delta County families in Escanaba with resource navigation, Medicaid waiver guidance, and peer support. A key remote resource for UP families in this western Upper Peninsula commercial hub.

Escanaba · multi-county

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD — Special Education

The Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District coordinates autism evaluations, IEP services, and regional special education programming for Delta County students in Escanaba. Provides autism classroom programs for UP students in this region.

Manistique · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — Eastern UP (Schoolcraft County)

Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Schoolcraft County families. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in Manistique Area Schools and the broader central UP region.

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.

Munising · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — Upper Peninsula (Alger County)

Michigan Alliance for Families serves Alger County with free IEP advocacy and special education support. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in this remote Upper Peninsula tourist county. Critical before any IEP dispute in small UP school districts.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.