Madison Haywood Developmental Services

Madison Haywood Developmental Services was organized in 1972 in Jackson by a group of parents whose children had intellectual disabilities and had become ineligible for school services. They did not want to see the skills their children had gained lost due to lack of opportunity to use them. They also wanted them engaged in activities which fostered their independence. Presently, MHDS serves more than 270 clients from throughout West Tennessee with a staff of over 450. Care is individually designed for optimum independence, self-reliance and dignity. MHDS is committed to maintaining the integrity of the founding principles of the agency yet strive to remain relevant in a changing world.

Volunteer to help at events, assist during lunch time, clean-up a yard or spend some time with one of our adults. There is a wide range of short and long term opportunities available.

Please contact Kim McFarland at: kmcfarland@mhds.org or call 731-984-6405.