Resources

Local Resource Information

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

Mississippi

  • University of MS Medical Center-Child Development Dept. (888-815-2005)
    • Jackson, MS
    • https://www.ummchealth.com/childdev/
  • Integrated Health (662-510-6507)
    • 5779 Getwell Rd, Bldg D, Ste 3, Southaven, MS 38672
    • Services 18 and under, All insurances accepted
  • North Mississippi Regional Center: Oxford (662-234-1476)
  • Mississippi State University Psychology Clinic (662-325-0270)
    • 70 Morgan Ave, Starkville, MS 39759
  • Mississippi State University Educational Psychology Clinic (662-325-0152)
    • Offers Autism assessments and behavioral and academic interventions
    • Services are currently FREE of charge
  • Joshua Fulwiler, Ph.D (662-269-3599)
    • Tupelo, MS
    • Cardinal Clinical Consulting
    • cardinalclinic@gmail.com
  • Matthew Campbell, Ph.D. (662-513-9936)

Tennessee

  • Germantown Psychological Associates, P.C. (901-755-5802)
    • 7516 Enterprise Ave, Suite 1, Germantown, TN 38138
    • https://www.germantownpsych.com/
    • Services 5 and up, most insurances accepted, Medicaid is not accepted- no referral needed
  • Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities (901-448-6511)

Alabama

  • Mitchell’s Place (205-957-0294)
    • 4778 Overtown Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
    • Accepts blue cross/blue shield, Tricare, and Viva insurances. Does not accept Medicaid.
    • http://www.mitchells-place.com/

ABA CLINICS IN MS

  • Golden Triangle Autism Center (662-391-1964)
    • West Point, MS
  • Wills Way (601-255-5264)
    • 22 Millbranch Rd #200, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    • Accepts Blue cross/Blue Shield, Tricare, and United Healthcare insurances. Does not accept Medicaid.
  • Mississippi Center for Autism and related developmental disabilities (228-396-4434)
    • 4061 Suzanne Dr, D’Iberville, MS 39540
    • Accepts Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, and Medicaid.
    • Services for ages 0-18
  • The Growing Tree (601-401-0422)
    • 5412 Hwy 25 Suite C Flowood, MS 39232
    • Only accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna Insurance plans
  • Integrated Health (662-510-6507)
    • 5779 Getwell Rd, Bldg D, Ste 3, Southaven, MS 38672
    • Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid.
    • Integrated Health
  • University of Southern Mississippi School of Psychology (601-266-5255)
    • 118 College Drive #5025Hattiesburg MS 39401
  • Canopy Children’s solutions (601-352-7784)
  • Mississippi State University Autism Clinic (662-325-2568)
    • 299 Morrill Road Box Building, 2nd Floor, Mississippi State, MS 39762
  • Bailey King (662-266-3000)
  • Mississippi Autism Center (769-218-9596)
    • Located in Ridgeland, MS
  • University of Mississippi Psychological Services Center (662-915-7385)
  • Anchor Rehabilitation
    • 2106 Tate St. Suite E, Corinth, MS (662-643-4043)
  • Jackson Autism Center

ABA CLINICS IN AL

  • Mitchell’s Place (205-957-0294)
    • 4778 Overtown Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
    • Accepts blue cross/blue shield, Tricare, and Viva insurances. Does not accept Medicaid.
    • http://www.mitchells-place.com/
  • Bridges Behavioral Therapy (256-275-7089)
    • Florence, AL
    • Accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, and Humana. Does Not accept Medicaid.
    • https://www.bridgesbehavior.org/
  • Glenwood, Autism & Behavioral Health Center (205-795-3203)
    • 150 Glenwood Lane, Birmingham, AL 35242
    • Provides medicine management, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA therapy (for children under 7).
    • Accepts all insurances, including Medicaid
    • https://glenwood.org/

 ABA CLINICS IN TN

  • Transformations Autism Treatment Center (901-379-8827)
    • Memphis, TN
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    • Accepts most insurance; does not accept Amerigroup; does not accept Mississippi Medicaid.
  • Team Autism Memphis (901-337-7524)
    • Provides an array of services for families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Accepts Cigna, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, and Tricare. Does NOT accept Mississippi Medicaid
    • org
  • Harwood Center (901-448-6580)
    • Special education school in Memphis providing services to children with disabilities, including Autism.
    • org
  • Powers ABA

 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

  • Missy Caldwell, LSCW (662-832-2039)
    • Offices in Tupelo and Oxford
  • Child and Family Counseling of Tupelo (662-620-0776)
  • Sheehan Counseling Center: Tupelo, MS (662-844-4364)
  • Youth Villages: Intercept In-Home Services (662-840-3008)
  • Center for the advancement of youth (CAY) at the University of MS Medical Center (1-888-815-2005)
    • Jackson, MS
  • Counseling for a Cause (662-346-4584)
    • 1893 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Suite B, Tupelo, MS 38801
    • Therapeutic services for adults and children.
    • Has LPC, Play therapist, and a Psychiatrist on staff. Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid.
    • Does not accept Cigna, Acclaim, or Humana.
  • John Baker, LPC (662-728-2488 or 662-523-0579)
    • Booneville, MS
    • Social Skills Programs
    • Accepts Medicaid ONLY
  • Miller Psychiatry Clinic (662-869-3042)
    • 110 Union Belle Blvd, Saltillo, MS 38866
  • NMMC Behavioral Health Center Outpatient (662-377-3161)
    • 4579 South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801
    • Ages 6-18

Community Mental Health Centers

Hospitals

  • Crestwyn Behavioral Health
  • Diamond Grove Center (662-779-0119)
    • Louisville, MS
  • Parkwood Behavioral Health Center (901-521-1400)
    • Olive Branch, MS
    • OFFERS PSYCHIATRIC STABILIAZATION/IN-PATIENT SERVICES TO HIGH-FUNCTIONING CHILDREN ONLY.
    • All major insurances and Mississippi Medicaid is accepted.
  • Youth Villages (901-251-5000)
    • Memphis, TN

SPEECH THERAPY

  • S.P.E.A.K. (Speech Pathology Early Access for Kids) (662-231-3179)
    • Mary K. Oglesby, MCD, CCCSLP
    • 4340 Butler Road, Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Regional Rehabilitation (662-842-1891)
    • 615 Pegram Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801
    • Services are FREE
  • NMMC Longtown Rehab Services (662-377-7215)
    • South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801
    • Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid
  • Pro Therapy
    • 3077 Hwy 371 N, Mantachie, MS 38855 (662-282-4949)
      • Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and United Healthcare
    • 230 Main St, Suite A, Nettleton, MS 38858 (662-591-7077)
      • Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and United Healthcare
  • LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development (901-287-4900)
    • Provides speech and OT services to children ages 0-3. No assessments for Autism
    • Takes all insurances including Mississippi Medicaid
  • Kids Therapy Spot (662-769-4888)
    • Located in Starkville
    • Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid
  • Mitchell’s Place (205-957-0294)
    • 4778 Overtown Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
    • Accepts blue cross/blue shield, Tricare, and Viva insurances. Does not accept Medicaid.
    • http://www.mitchells-place.com/
  • Glenwood, Autism & Behavioral Health Center (205-795-3203)
    • 150 Glenwood Lane, Birmingham, AL 35242
    • Provides medicine management, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA therapy (for children under 7).
    • Accepts all insurances, including Medicaid
    • https://glenwood.org/

 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

  • Kid Sense (662-308-0145)
    • Marsha Washington, OT
    • Pontotoc, MS
    • Accepts all major insurances and Medicaid
  • Regional Rehabilitation (662-842-1891)
    • Tupelo, MS
    • Services are FREE
  • Elite Therapy
    • 2319 Hwy 145, Saltillo, MS (662-869-9980)
    • 715 Hwy 45, Baldwyn, MS (662-365-5610)
    • Accepts all insurances, including Medicaid
  • NMMC Longtown Rehab Services (662-377-7215)
    • South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801
    • Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid
  • LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development (901-287-4900)
    • Provides speech and OT services to children ages 0-3. No assessments for Autism
    • Accepts all insurances and Mississippi Medicaid
  • Kids Therapy Spot (662-769-4888)
    • Located in Starkville
    • Accepts most insurances, including Medicaid
  • Mitchell’s Place (205-957-0294)
    • 4778 Overtown Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
    • Accepts blue cross/blue shield, Tricare, and Viva insurances. Does not accept Medicaid.
    • http://www.mitchells-place.com/
  • Glenwood, Autism & Behavioral Health Center (205-795-3203)
    • 150 Glenwood Lane, Birmingham, AL 35242
    • Provides medicine management, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA therapy (for children under 7).
    • Accepts all insurances, including Medicaid
    • https://glenwood.org/

ADVOCATES/LEGAL HELP

RESOURCES

  • Family Resource Center: Tupelo (662-844-0013)
  • ARC of Mississippi (601-982-1180)
  • North Mississippi Regional Center: Oxford (662-234-1476)
  • Mississippi Department of Education
  • Autism Society of America
  • MSU CHARGE Program (989-621-2303/662-536-6187)
    • Dr. Kasee Stratton created the CHARGE research program (one of only two in the world) to advance the lives of children and families living with CHARGE symptoms.
  • Shane Scott (662-534-0898)
    • Located in New Albany, Dr. Scott is a pediatrician knowledgeable about Autism.
  • Laurel Heights (404-888-7860)
    • Located in Atlanta, GA
    • Provides an array of services, including in-patient treatment for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • laurelheightshospital.com
  • Behavior Analyst Certification Board Website
  • Jackson Autism Center (769-218-9596)
    • 6712 Old Canton Rd #5, Ridgeland, MS 39157
    • Provides behavioral intervention (social, communication, and academic intervention)
    • Does not accept Medicaid or insurance. Private pay only

FAMILY RESOURCE LIST

  • Buoy’s Seafood (662-869-8333)
    • Located in Saltillo. Friendly environment; is willing to sit families away from other customers or help out in any way possible.
  • Communicare Connections (662-267-6077)
  • Delta Autumn Consulting (662-259-0868)
    • Located in the Oxford area, this is a family counseling/life coaching firm. No autism specific services are offered here.
  • The Eye Clinic of Saltillo (662-869-1779)
  • Main Street Family Dentistry (662-214-9343)
    • Tupelo, MS
  • Graceful Hope Photography
    • Wendy Ainsworth
    • Located in Amory, Wendy provides a sensory friendly experience for her clients
    • gracefulhopephotographyms.weebly.com
  • L.I.F.E. of Mississippi
    • LIFE provides services to adults with disabilities to help them become and remain independent
    • LIFE – Tupelo
  • Mississippi State University- Autism Liaison Program
    • Resources for individuals with behavior problems who are degree-seeking
  • Regional Center, Oxford MS (662-259-0868)
    • Speech with communication devices
  • Sensory World Memphis (901-552-5406)
    • Sensory friendly, judgement free toy/craft store (in house and online shopping available) for parents of children with Autism. The store includes a free sensory room for your child while you shop and sensory experiences throughout the building.
    • sensoryworldmemphis.com
  • Arts ‘n Autism (205-247-4990)
    • After school program in Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center
    • Online webinars for parents with children with disabilities
    • mspti.org
  • Brandi’s Hope Community Services- Tupelo, MS
    • Home and community support services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
    • brandihope.com
  • Mitchell’s Place (205-957-0294)
    • 4778 Overtown Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
    • Accepts blue cross/blue shield, Tricare, and Viva insurances. Does not accept Medicaid.
    • http://www.mitchells-place.com/
    • Has an autism specific preschool for children ages 2-5
  • Children’s Dental Clinic (662-844-3315)
    • 1555 Medical Park Circle, Tupelo
    • Trice Sumner-has experience with children on the spectrum
    • Accepts Medicaid for children 6 and under
  • North New Summit School, Jackson MS
  • CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disorders)
  • Mississippi Dyslexia Centers
  • Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care
    • 7117 Hwy 98 Suite 30 Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    • Dr. Megan Sumrall Lott, OD, FCOVD
    • 601-475-2020
    • Vision Therapy, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation, Sports Vision Therapy

PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHIATRY

  • Miller Psychiatry Clinic (662-869-3042)
    • Psychiatry clinic in Saltillo offering psychiatric and therapeutic services
    • millerpsychiatry.com
  • In Focus Psychiatry (662-510-8606)
    • Psychiatry clinic in Southaven, MS that provides services for Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • infocuspsych.com
  • Patricia Wright, PHD (662-892-2885)
    • Psychologist in Southaven, MS offering psychological evaluations for Autism
    • msfamilycounseling.com
    • Accepts all major insurances. Does NOT accept Medicaid or out-of-state insurance.
  • Joshua Fulwiler, Ph.D
    • Cardinal Clinical Consulting
    • cardinalclinic@gmail.com
  • Vogelfanger and Struble Clinic Psychiatric Associates (901-767-1136)
    • 6005 Park Ave., Suite 630B, Memphis, TN 38119
    • Psychiatry clinic in Memphis that offers therapeutic services and medication management services
    • Does not accept United Health care Medicaid plans, accepts all other Medicaid plans including MS Medicaid
    • http://vnsclinic.com/