Agency Resources
*disclaimer: the following resources and agencies are provided based on information we have gathered from families in our county who have utilized or accessed services through them; they are not a recommendation endorsed by Allegan Area ESA or the local school districts we serve.
3255 122nd Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010
(269)673-7700
Types of Services: Food Assistance, Employment/Training Services for targeted populations, Adult and Children Protective Services, Adult Home Help3285 122nd Avenue, Allegan MI 49010
(269) 673-0202
Types of Services: Mental health agency which provides outpatient counseling and psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents and their families. Supports coordination, employment, community living supports, respite, and other services are provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.
750 Airway Drive, Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-4229
Types of Services: Provides transportation services within Allegan County
ARC of Allegan County
219 Hubbard Street, Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-8841
Types of Services: The ARC agency offers advocacy and support for individuals with disabiities and their families. Other services include guardianship counseling, learning opportunitie and recreational activities for adults with disabilities, such as dances, cooking classes, gardening and many more!Are you ready for college? This assessment will give you insight of what areas you may need help in.
426 Century Lane, Holland MI 49423
Phone (616) 396-5326
Types of Services: Provides information, referrals, resources and opportunities to individuals with disabilities while building communities where everyone can participate, contribute, and belong. Some services include, social security benefits counseling, navigating community and many more!A time-line of when and how to apply for guardianship.
What you need to know about guardianship.
4621 135th Avenue PO Box 36, Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-2533
Types of Services: Food, Clothing, Personal Needs, Bedding, Household Goods, Furniture, Appliance, Backpack Ministry, Christmas Adopt-A-Family, Prayer Ministry, L.I.F.E. Skills Mentoring Program (Learning in Finances and Everyday Skills
(269) 345-0146
Jereme Vanden Heuvel, Rehabilitation CounselorBSBP provides training and other services that empower people to achieve their individual goals.
Michigan Career & Technical Institute
11611 Pine Lake Road, Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Types of Services: Offers vocational / technical training opportunities and provides job development after completion of the program. Please see the brochure below for more informationMichigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
MRS is an agency that helps eligible customers and employers achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for individuals with disabilities. MRS works in partnership with individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain competitive employment.
Carrie Rhine-Kilel, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (800) 481-7837
For more information, please select the link below:An important step for students to get "work-ready" is to obtain their Michigan ID (for those who do not have a Driver's License). The State of Michigan requires individuals to provide copies of documentation listed on the information sheets below:
MOKA
Phone: 800.644.2434
Offers treatment in specialized community based homes, training and support to live in your own home, skill building with the goal of employment, skill development and job placement, and family support of children with autism and other disabilities.Heating and energy assistance available for low-income families. Please refer to their website, with the link above, to view the income guidelines chart on their website.
Allegan County Health Department
Human Services Building
3255 122nd Ave., Suite 200
Allegan, MI 49010
Phone: 269-673-5411
Fax: 269-673-4172
Website: www.allegancounty.org
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm (M-F)
Legislative District
Senate: 24
House: 80, 88
Congressional: 2, 6
Population: 111, 408
(2010)
County(ies): Allegan
Key Staff
Angelique Joynes, RN, BSN
Health Officer
Richard Tooker, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Randy Rapp, RS
Environmental Health Services Manager
Lisa Letts, RN, BSN
Personal Health Services Manager
Kathy Yonkers-Wright, RDH, MS
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Marcia Bradshaw,
BBA
Finance Specialist
Dean Kapenga
County Commissioner Chair