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The Macomb-Oakland Regional Center Inc. (MORC) helps individuals with disabilities and mental illness realize their dreams as full members of their communities. We do this through comprehensive services and supports, training and education, and advocacy.

 

 

 

MORC to partner with Detroit Artists Market for Photography Exhibition

MORC is pleased to announce Southeast Michigan:  Picture It, a photography exhibition to take place on Friday, September 17th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Detroit Artists Market (DAM) at 4719 Woodward Avenue in Detroit.  frankRRtravks

In partnership with DAM, the exhibition will feature the work of photographers with disabilities who have been taking photography classes through the MORC Therapeutic Recreation Department and then utilizing their skills taking photographs of various cultural and historic venues throughout Southeast Michigan.  The culminating exhibition showcasing this work will be one of the first exhibitions the DAM has held featuring artists with disabilities.

Funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.  For more information, call 586-263-8905.

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   Advocacy Needed to Prevent FY 11 Budget Cuts to Mental Health Services! 

   Kroger Shoppers Can Now Support MORC

   Respite Program Clarifications

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I want to thank the whole MORC staff for making training understandable and fun at the same time.

--Anonymous

This is really an awesome training and I believe I am going a long way in this career to help people that need me.

--Anonymous

I really enjoyed my time here at MORC for training.  I made myself a better worker. I appreciate being able to take training here.

--Anonymous

“I'm very pleased with the program and like what I'm doing! I like to go out and get dirty clothes from the hair cut places and wash and fold the laundry. I used to twiddle my thumbs at the other program — now I make money. If you ever want to come over and take my picture, that would be great.”

Raymond Brunson

“You give me lots of ideas. When I have a problem, you get right back to me with answers. Even if you don't know, you find out. It's been great!”

Lucy Pfaff

“So happy! With the help of God and the services provided by MORC Allison has a great life. No more hitting herself, biting herself, and being awake all night. Thank you MORC.”

Arleen Thomson

“My daughter has been with MORC since 1988. She has been well taken care of. Her needs have been met. I think MORC has done a good job! I am very satisfied.”

Helen Waters

“Hello, my name is Antwan Murray, and I’ve been a consumer of MORC for several years. I really like MORC services because I’ve met a bunch of really nice people, and I like the services MORC has to offer. MORC has helped me keep my job; and if MORC asked me to go to bat for them, I would go for them in a heartbeat.”

Antwan Murray

“MORC has been a huge help to me once I discovered it, and I’m really glad I discovered it.”

Kristen Milefchik

“MORC has served me well over the years.”

Mary Kay Ulrich

“I would like to thank my support coordinator and all of MORC's representatives for all their services they provide for our family. Without your help, I don't know where our family would be today. God Bless You All.”

Carol Gorski

“MORC has been an indispensable help to Robert. With your assistance and direction, he has been provided with all the help he needs as a client who is living on his own. We can't thank MORC ENOUGH!”

Rose Werney

“MORC has been very responsive to my needs. They are always available when I need them.”

Henry McDonnell

Featured Supporter

Greenfield Collision

MORC thanks Greenfield Collision for its long-standing and generous support of our mission.  Greenfield Collision has contributed over $165,000 to MORC over the past eight years through golf outings, car raffles, donations and more.  They have been a treasured partner in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their dreams.

Greenfield Collision offers high quality, affordable, personalized services to help your vehicle recover from a collision.  For more information, visit Greenfield Collision at www.greenfieldcollision.com.

Click here for Tips and Deals from Greenfield Collision!

Click here for details on our 9th annual golf outing to benefit The Futures Foundation!

 

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In Macomb County, for people with developmental disabilities, please call the Macomb County Community Mental Health Access Center at (586) 948-0222.

In Oakland County, for people with developmental disabilities, please call the Oakland County Resource and Crisis Helpline toll free at (800) 231-1127.

Outside Macomb and Oakland Counties, please call the MORC Intake Services Department toll free at (866) 593-7412.

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