Our History

Development Centers, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 as the result of a merger between two long-standing agencies, Children's Orthogenic Center and Phoenix Place. As such, we have a combined history of providing behavioral health services to children and adults in Northwest Detroit that extends back to the mid 1940's. At the time of the change in name, DCI had a staff of 24 and served 700 consumers annually through it's 4 programs.

Over the next 20+ years as the number if individuals and families requesting services increased and as the needs of our community changed, DCI responded. Today we have a staff of over 125 and provide services to over 3,000 consumers through 20 behavioral health and prevention programs and 2 employment and training programs.

Having outgrown the building that we had been leasing since 1989, DCI purchased three facilities. Renovation began in 2003 and was completed 18 months later. We are now pleased to be able to offer a more spacious and attractive environment for our consumers to visit.

Our Mission

DCI is a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of individuals, families and the community by meeting behavioral health, social and vocational needs through a continuum of prevention, treatment and training services.

Our Vision

DCI will be the preeminent organization committed to excellence and the recognized leader in Human Services. We will provide a continuum of diversified services based upon community need, resulting in outstanding and ever improving outcomes.

Our Values

Respect and compassion for all persons served.

Acknowledge the abilities, strengths, and worth of the
individual and his/her family.

Seek out and be responsive to the community need.

Dedication to teamwork, professionalism, ethical conduct, and the prudent use of resources.

Commitment to opportunities regardless of personal barriers.

Our Staff

Our work force is composed of Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Social Workers, Advocates, Nurses, Employment and Placement Specialists, and a full array of support staff.

Our Funding Sources

CareLink Network

Detroit-Wayne County CMHA

Detroit Workforce Development Department

State Department of Human Services

HUD and Other Grant awards

Service Fees & Insurances

Foundations and Corporate & Individual Contributions