Development Centers was incorporated in 1983 as a 501c3 nonprofit from the result of a merger between two long-standing agencies: The Children's Orthogenic Center and Phoenix Place. As such, we have a combined history of providing behavioral health services to children and adults in Northwest Detroit that extends back to the mid 1940's.
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Services Offered
Development Centers provides a variety of behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for those experiencing a mental health concern. As many as 1 in 4 members of our community experience depression, anxiety and the distressing symptoms of PTSD (source National Alliance for Mental Illness).
ADULT AND FAMILY COUNSELING * Individual and Group Therapy * Psychiatric Services * Health Coordination * Parenting Support
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING * Individual and Group Therapy * Psychiatric Services * Health Coordination * Evaluation and testing * Parenting Support * Specialty Programs for Youth (including our Wraparound, and Juvenile Justice Programs)
INTENSIVE COUNSELING SERVICES Some clients may be eligible for additional supports. Depending on need and eligibility, we offer community based services for adults, children and teens, groups and families with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
Fees and Payment
We accept Medicaid, private pay and most major insurances, including: Aetna, Total Health Care, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, McLaren, Meridian
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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