Established in 1982, Comprehensive Therapy Center’s mission is to meet the therapeutic and educational needs of adults and children with disabilities who are at-risk or disadvantaged, through skill building, academic enhancement, and social-emotional support.
Founding CTC
Comprehensive Therapy Center began as a supplemental speech and language program for children in 1980. While working as a speech pathologist in public schools, founder Jean Silbar noticed that every fall, children with developmental differences were re-learning skills that they had achieved in the spring but lost over the summer.
Becoming a Non-Profit
Comprehensive Therapy Center was incorporated in 1982 and gained 501(c) 3 nonprofit status in 1987.
Expanding Our Reach
In the 1990s, most of our adult clients were placed into managed care. Unfortunately, therapy contracts disappeared. However, charter schools were on the rise in Michigan. With able and experienced staff members, the CTC agency began offering special education services to West Michigan schools.
Getting Certified
In 2006, the agency received CARF accreditation for clinical excellence, which is still maintained.
Celebrating
We celebrate 40 years that Comprehensive Therapy Center has served Michigan
10 Years of Partnership
On July 29th, 2024 we had our 10th anniversary with The Mitten Brewing Company for our annual fundraiser! We raised a total of $7,806.50 from the event which is double what we raised last year. We couldn’t have done it without your support from The Mitten Brewing Foundation and the amazing community in West Michigan.
Over 40 years in, we serve around 700 people every month with a staff of over 30 clinician professionals. Services today include speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, dance/movement therapy, tutoring, social work, counseling, educational psychology, community-based programs, and more. We’ve developed into a local, person-centered non-profit dedicated to servicing people with disabilities regardless of their financial situation. We’ve helped several generations reach their goals; we’re excited about what our future holds!
Director Team
Admin Team
Occupational Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Social-Emotional Support
Teacher Consultants & School Psychologists
