WELCOME TO LIFEWAYS
We’re glad you’re here.
Thank you for choosing LifeWays for your behavioral healthcare services. We know that starting new services can sometimes be overwhelming and we want to provide you a relaxing and comfortable environment every step of the way. As such, the following information is provided to ensure your transition into services at LifeWays is smooth and stress free.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
GETTING STARTED
CRISIS + EMERGENCY SUPPORT
Crisis Services
Learn how to access 24/7 mental health crisis support through LifeWays, including mobile teams, in-person care, and safe spaces for immediate help.
Mobile Crisis
Learn how Mobile Crisis delivers rapid, on-site support to adults and youth experiencing mental health crises at home, school, or in the community.
Central Michigan 211
Learn how Central Michigan 2-1-1 connects you to free support for food, housing, transportation, and other essential services 24/7.
YOUTH + FAMILY SUPPORT
Autism Services
Learn how LifeWays’ Autism Services offer ABA therapy and family support to help children and teens with autism build essential skills.
Autism Welcome Information
Learn what to expect from the Autism Services process, including how to apply, timelines, helpful terms, and guidance on planning and testing.
Children’s Waiver Program (CWP)
Learn how the Children’s Waiver Program (CWP) provides in-home and community supports for children with developmental disabilities.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Learn how alcohol use during pregnancy can affect child development, and where to find prevention and support resources.
Serious Emotional Disturbance Waiver (SEDW)
Learn how SEDW offers intensive home and community-based services to support youth with serious emotional challenges and help them stay in their homes.
WHOLE PERSON CARE
Community Health Workers
Learn how our community health workers can provide support, assistance, and connection with vital local resources,
Integrated Health Care
Learn how integrated health care connects mental and physical health services to support your whole-person wellness.
Wellness Programs
Learn how our wellness programs support mental, physical, and emotional well-being through classes, groups, and healthy living resources.
SERVICE OPTIONS + CARE PLANNING
Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW)
Learn how the HSW program provides Medicaid-funded services to help adults with developmental disabilities live independently in their communities.
Self-Directed Services
Learn how Self-Directed Services empower you to control your own services and supports with greater choice and flexibility.
Mediation + Independent Facilitation
Learn how mediation and independent facilitation help resolve service disagreements and support person-centered planning.
Veteran Mental Health Services
Learn how we support veterans through specialized mental health services tailored to their unique experiences and needs and peer support.
Guide to Services
This Guide to Services has been prepared for you to provide important information about the services available to you, how to request services.
Advance Directive for Mental Health
Learn how to create a legal document that outlines your mental health care choices and names someone to speak for you if needed.
Grievances, Appeals, + Second Opinions
Learn how to speak up if you are unhappy with your services, including how to file a grievance, request an appeal, or seek a State Fair Hearing.
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
Ability to Pay + Sliding Fee Scale
Learn how LifeWays determines your cost for services and how you may qualify for reduced fees through our Ability to Pay and Sliding Fee Scale.