Orange Grove Center, established in 1953, is a private, non-profit, community-based organization providing support services for nearly 1,200 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hamilton County, TN, and North Georgia. Orange Grove seeks to be a movement, not a place; seeks to be a community, not a setting; and seeks to be a practice, not a promise. We strive to insure that everyone enjoys a truly inclusive daily experience by having partners and a purpose in the greater community.

Programs include: therapy services (physical, occupational, speech/language and nutritional management); residential services (including retirement homes for the aging with intellectual disabilities); adult services (community supports, personal assistance, vocational training, employment experiences and services to Georgia residents); health care services (medical and special needs dental clinics,); children’s services (exceptional education and vocational training); recycling services; art, music and dance programs; and activities to engage, stimulate and employ the meaning of living across the lifespan.   

Orange Grove is home to a dedicated center for innovation, the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, and is also on the brink of significant research relating to autism. The center has research affiliations with universities and holds faculty positions.

The State of Tennessee’s Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) names Orange Grove Center a 4-Star Award recipient for outstanding services to people with intellectual disabilities.

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Orange Grove Center

Tera Roberts

Keith Fralix

Odell Tiller

Keosha Craddock

Deena Patmor

Comeicia Gladden

Stephanie G.

Susan Wyllie

Pat O'Connell-Racicot

Naimah Greathouse

David Scholten

Tennia Winston

Olivia Davis

Darelle Barney

Chanise Powell

Cindy Chamberlin

Tim M. McClung

Patti Wade

Jessica A. Desmond

Donnee Cox

Tiffany Russell

Brooke McAntire

The Support Services Team at Orange Grove Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They provide personalized assistance through coordinated care, employment services, and active treatment, ensuring that clients receive the support needed to thrive in their communities. This team plays a crucial role in fostering independence and inclusion, advocating for the rights and needs of those they serve while promoting meaningful connections and opportunities for engagement across diverse settings.

Support Services Team

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