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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

MHDS Inc.

MHDS serves adults with a primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities in West Tennessee. MHDS Inc.

is a private, non-profit agency serving 250+ clients from throughout West Tennessee with a staff of over 400. Service recipient ages range from 22-80’s and each person’s care is individually designed to allow for optimum independence, self-reliance and dignity. Programs provided via the TN Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) waiver include Community Integration services located in Jackson, Brownsville, Bolivar & Selmer which train and coach participants in basic social, self-help and adaptive skills allowing them to better integrate in community, residential, social or work environments. Through the Supported Employment Program, MHDS assists persons to secure and retain employment at area businesses by maintaining regular interactions, monitoring their work performance and providing support to help them improve and keep their jobs. MHDS helps Supported Living clients to secure their own homes or apartments suitable to their needs with modifications necessary for health and welfare. Staff assists with daily living activities including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and personal finances, going to medical appointments or to the grocery to the extent required by each individual. The Family Support Program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities who are not receiving waiver services and their families to remain together in their homes and communities. This program helps families purchase services, supplies and equipment. Services provided are flexible and responsive to families and their needs. We are also an Employment & Community First (ECF) Choices provider through TennCare which targets ages 16+ to develop community engagement and independence. Participants learn to integrate into their community while working or developing skills needed to secure employment. The PLACE is a behavioral health program offering small group and individual therapies. MHDS plans to stay on the cutting edge of service delivery for those we serve and is proud to be a part of the network of services which make West Tennessee a great place to live and work.

01/15/2026

Mandrell of Jackson celebrated his 24th Birthday with his family and friends recently! Please extend your well wishes too!

01/14/2026

Congratulations to our Director of Nursing, Kimberly Parham, on the completion of her RN degree. She successfully managed her work responsibilities while furthering her education! We applaud Kimberly and appreciate her professionalism!

01/12/2026

Selmer enjoyed great food, games & fellowship on Saturday thanks to our friends at First Baptist Church - Bethel Springs who provided a wonderful Winterfest! We are so grateful for all you do on our behalf!

01/09/2026

20 residential homes in Jackson gathered on New Years Day to celebrate and enjoy food and fellowship! We appreciate all the effort put into making sure they had a great launch of 2026!

01/06/2026

Thank you to Jackson Bowling & Family Fun Center for allowing us to use their facilities on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve when our Community Integration program was still operating! Our folks enjoyed being together for a meal and bowling because of their kindness!

01/02/2026

Jerry from Selmer is currently our only person supported who drives. He just purchased a new-to-him car that he worked and saved for! In this new year, let's be like Jerry and put our abilities to good use to help ourselves and others! Congratulations, Jerry on making your dreams a reality by your own efforts!

01/01/2026

Hope your 2026 is off to a great start!

12/30/2025

It is wonderful to be at an agency which always has so many positive things happening! This last quarter is no different! You may view our newsletter as a PDF at https://mhds.org/newsletter
Happy 2026!

12/29/2025

Mary from Jackson has been recovering in a rehab facility for several months. Her roommates and staff took a Christmas celebration to share with her!

12/26/2025

Everyone enjoyed Santa's visit for photos and even shared a few songs! Merry Christmas!

12/25/2025

Address

27 Conrad Drive
Jackson, TN
38305

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17316640855

Website

http://mhds.org/

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MHDS LEGACY OF SERVICE

MHDS, Inc. (Previously known as Madison Haywood Developmental Services) was organized in 1972 in Jackson by a group of parents whose children had intellectual disabilities. Their purpose was to provide meaningful and enjoyable activities which fostered their independence. Originally called the Adult Day Activity Center, programs were offered out of a home in mid-town Jackson through volunteers and a small paid staff. In 1977, the center broke ground on its current Jackson location at 38 Garland Drive. The enlarged facility allowed for additional persons to be served and expanded the scope of programs they could engage in. In 1985, the Jackson facility combined forces with the Ben-Rich Center in Brownsville. The agency name was changed to Madison Haywood Developmental Services to reflect the broadened service area. The Hardeman County Developmental Center in Bolivar came under the agency umbrella in 2004. MHDS has only had 2 Executive Directors. Charles R. “Bob” Ellis directed the agency from its formation in 1972 through his retirement in 2006. William D. “Bill” Brewer, Jr., who had been the Assistant Director since 1977, took over as the Executive Director in 2006. Today MHDS Inc. is a private, non-profit agency serving 220 clients from throughout West Tennessee with a staff of over 400. Service recipient ages range from 22-80’s and each person’s care is individually designed to allow for optimum independence, self-reliance and dignity. Programs provided via the TN Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) waiver include Day Centers and Community Integration services located in Jackson, Brownsville & Bolivar which train and coach participants in basic social, self-help and adaptive skills allowing them to better integrate in community, residential, social or work environments. Through the Supported Employment Program, MHDS assists persons to secure and retain employment at area businesses by maintaining regular interactions, monitoring their work performance and providing support to help them improve and keep their jobs. MHDS helps Supported Living clients to secure their own homes or apartments suitable to their needs with modifications necessary for health and welfare. Staff assists with daily living activities including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and personal finances, going to medical appointments or to the grocery to the extent required by each individual. Personal Assistance provides many of the same services in a home the individual shares with family. The Family Support Program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities who are not receiving waiver services and their families to remain together in their homes and communities. This program helps families purchase services, supplies and equipment. Services provided are flexible and responsive to families and their needs. We are also an Employment & Community First (ECF) Choices provider through TennCare which targets ages 16+ to develop community engagement and independence. Participants learn to integrate into their community while working or developing skills needed to secure employment. MHDS plans to stay on the cutting edge of service delivery for those we serve and is proud to be a part of the network of services which make West Tennessee a great place to live and work.