The Office of Student Support Services at Richmond Community Schools stands as a beacon of care and advocacy, dedicated to nurturing the development of every student within its care. With a steadfast commitment to an inclusive and supportive learning environment, this office serves as a cornerstone in promoting academic success, emotional well-being, and social growth. Led by a team of compassionate professionals, it offers a wide array of resources and initiatives tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring that each individual receives the personalized support necessary to thrive. From academic counseling and career guidance to mental health services and intervention programs, the office employs a comprehensive approach that addresses the multifaceted challenges students may encounter on their educational journey.

Learn about special education topics. Find resources to help you and your child.

Michigan Department of Education
Process for the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities
Assistive Technology District Plan
Procedural Safeguards 

44001 Garfield
Clinton Township, MI  48038
Macomb County Intermediate School District: + 1 (586) 228-3300

Macomb County Intermediate School District
Macomb County Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

67515 Main St. Suite C
Richmond, MI 48062

Macomb Family Services: +1 (586) 727-5529

Macomb Family Services

The Refuge: +1 (586) 463-7338

The Refuge

New Haven Teen Health Program: +1 (586) 749-5197

New Haven Teen Health Program offers free and low cost teen health care.

31900 Utica Road
Fraser, MI 48026

CARE of Southeastern Michigan: +1 (586) 541-2273
Parental Education: +1 (586) 541-0033

CARE of Southeastern Michigan offers parenting programs, skills for managing anger, teen intervene, and young women’s lives. Families are provided the opportunity to receive a thorough assessment for children who are experiencing substance use or mental health problems.

CARE of Southeastern Michigan
CARE of Southeastern Michigan Student Referral

3415 28th St.
Port Huron, MI 48060

St. Clair County Health Department: + 1 (810) 987-5300
Provides a discount prescription drug program for St. Clair County. 

Homeless Education Liaison via the Macomb Intermediate School District

Macomb Intermediate School District: +1 (586) 228-3490

Michigan Department of Community Health provides information on where to find free or low-cost health care.

Michigan Department of Community Health

Adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADDA, provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults and children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead better lives.

Macomb Intermediate School District-Homeless Education Project

+1 (586) 228-3490

Assists homeless students with basic needs such as backpacks school supplies, clothing, food, and community referrals.

The Right Connection

A directory of free or low cost community resources for students and their families. Additional resources include employment and training, transportation, parenting classes, child care, and support groups.

United Way
+1 (800) 552-1183

Provides callers with information about referrals to human services for every day needs and in times of crisis, such as basic human needs; physical and mental health; employment supports; support for the elderly and disabled; support for children, youth, and families.

Department of Human Services (DHS)
Can provide low-income families with minor children and pregnant women with cash assistance, food assistance, medical aid, etc.

+1 (586) 254-1500

+1 (586) 307-9100
24 Hour Helpline

Macomb County Directory of Children’s Services