Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in Michigan

1. Cherry Health Heart of the City Health Center

Located in Grand Rapids, Cherry Health Heart of the City Health Center earned the highest overall score in our rankings of 7.6 points out of 10 points and provides outpatient rehabilitation services to adolescents, young adults, and adults. It received the highest score in the category of Rehabilitation Services Provided due to its detoxification and relapse prevention services and its utilization of buprenorphine and naltrexone in treatment. Additional forms of assistance such as housing services, employment counseling and training, mental health assessments, and many more also earned it a high score for the ancillary services it offers to its clients. Treatment approaches were a further area of strength for the center and include cognitive behavioral therapy, the Matrix Model and 12-step facilitation approaches, anger management, and motivational interviewing/incentives, among several others. In terms of cost, the center accepts Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, TRICARE, private health insurance, and self-payment as payment options. It earned minimal points for its special programs for unique populations — these are available only to individuals who have experienced trauma and with co-occurring mental health disorders.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 7.77
• Cost: 7.5
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 1.82
• Ancillary Services: 8.74

2. Recovery Pathways, LCC - Gladwin

The Gladwin location of Recovery Pathways, LCC offers outpatient and computerized treatment services to young adults and adults and received an overall score of 6.9 points out of 10 points. The center earned a perfect score for its rehabilitation services, which include medication-assisted treatment, maintenance, and relapse prevention using buprenorphine and naltrexone. Its second-highest score was for its variety of ancillary services — it offers domestic violence services, HIV/AIDS education and support, employment counseling and training, and transportation assistance, among many other supportive services. Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, government funding for substance abuse programs, private health insurance, and self-payment can be used to cover the costs of treatment, and a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors is also available. The center’s fewest points were for its limited special programs for unique populations; however, it does offer custom-tailored programs for pregnant/postpartum women and clients referred from the court system.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 5.55
• Cost: 6.25
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 3.64
• Ancillary Services: 6.84

3. Recovery Pathways, LLC - Corunna

The Recovery Pathways, LLC location in Corunna also offers treatment in outpatient and computerized settings to young adults and adults and earned the same score as the Gladwin location of 6.9 out of 10 points. Its greatest strength was its rehabilitation services, providing clients with medication-assisted treatment, maintenance, and relapse prevention services utilizing buprenorphine and naltrexone. Given its wealth of ancillary services, clients can receive complementary care in the areas of social services assistance, tobacco cessation counseling, individual/group/marital/family counseling, aftercare services, and many more. It had a slightly lower score in the category of Cost; however, it does accept Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, government funding for substance abuse programs, private health insurance, and self-payment as payment options, in addition to employing a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors. Its lowest-performing category was its special programs for unique populations, which are limited to clients referred from the court system and pregnant/postpartum women.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 5.55
• Cost: 6.25
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 3.64
• Ancillary Services: 6.84

Start by contacting your referral center

There are seven Michigan 211 centers across the state, and each provides referrals to substance abuse services within its specific region. A map of the seven service regions and instructions for contacting a Michigan 211 center that serves a particular location are available on the Michigan 211 website. Individuals can also search the Michigan 211 database of mental health and substance abuse resources by first choosing a service type and then entering their location within the state. Results will list local agencies and their services, including the Access Management System (AMS) agency for the selected area.

AMS agencies are publicly-funded organizations that refer individuals to providers that use a sliding fee scale for their services. To be eligible for payment assistance, residents must have either Healthy Michigan, Medicaid, or MI Health Link insurance or else have limited or no insurance coverage. However, residents who do not qualify based on their income or other factors may still receive referrals to other community service providers.

As an additional resource, the Michigan Department of Technology, in partnership with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, has created a map for residents that shows the locations of all substance abuse agencies, facilities, and programs that are licensed and regulated by the state. After users select the “Substance Use Disorder Care” option, icons will appear on the map at locations where substance abuse services are provided. Clicking on an icon will create a pop-up box listing the name, address, county, facility type, and specialties for that specific location.

Individuals with a substance abuse disorder who need additional support can also join the Michigan State Police (MSP) Angel Program, available at every MSP post in the state of Michigan. Joining is simple — individuals visit a police station during regular hours of operation to request assistance and are accepted as long as they meet admission criteria. As members of the program, individuals receive guidance during professional substance abuse assessment and intake processing, as well as transportation to and from treatment.

Recovering from substance abuse can be expensive. Medicaid services can help low-income Michigan residents cover the costs of treatment. Visit the Michigan Medicaid and CHIP website for further information about eligibility.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Michigan recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Around 40% of Michigan’s homeless veterans have a substance abuse disorder

According to the Michigan Statewide Homeless Management Information System, 3,734 homeless veterans lived in the state of Michigan in 2017, and 73% of these homeless veterans suffered from a long-term disability. Their disabilities were also grouped by category: 59% of homeless veterans had a mental health condition, 57% had a physical health condition, 40% had a substance abuse disorder, 36% had a chronic health condition, and 3% had a developmental disability.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

You can seek out the following resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to gain a better understanding of three of the biggest substance abuse dangers to youth: prescription drug abuse, underage drinking, and marijuana use. Furthermore, check out these NIDA links for teens and parents/teachers about the dangers of substance abuse.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in Michigan:

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services: This site has a searchable database of mental health providers.

Michigan National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The NAMI Michigan website has a special section devoted to descriptions of NAMI programs. These include the NAMI Basics Education Program designed for caregivers of children and adolescents with a mental illness.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenges posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Over 1.4 million Michigan residents suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in Michigan are similar to the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, Michigan witnessed a 32.9% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, Michigan ranked 36th in the country for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

Michigan has a significantly higher opioid prescribing rate than the U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in Michigan is slightly less than half the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

Drug- and alcohol-induced deaths are much lower in Detroit than across Michigan