Guiding Light Mission

255 Division Avenue South
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Grand Rapids, Michigan

616-451-0236

Who Answers?

About Guiding Light Mission

Guiding Light in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a donor funded addiction recovery center based on Christian values. They help men and women recover from substance abuse through responsibility, hard work and a relationship with God. Thanks to generous donations, treatment is available at no cost to clients.

Their intensive programs include four to six months of residential treatment for those who are struggling with addiction or homelessness. Clients get spiritual direction, life coaching, therapy, resources and support groups to help them move forward. There are separate residences for men and another one for women.

The four aspects this program focuses on are physical wellness, coaching and therapy, education and practice and spiritual engagement. As a client, you'll have access to trained life coaches and certified therapists as well as experienced spiritual directors. Team building retreats and silent spiritual retreats are wonderful ways to have life changing experiences.

You'll get exercise classes led by instructors, access to the YMCA, transportation and laundry facilities and employment readiness training. To be eligible for this program, your blood alcohol content must be zero and you can't test positive for opiates or benzodiazepines. You'll also need to be physically able to work and exercise and must not have committed a violent felony in the past three years. Ideally, legal issues should be resolved before you come but staff can discuss pending legal issues with you.

When you're ready to move on, Guiding Light has transitional housing to help women re-enter society. These two beautiful transitional homes in the Grand Rapids area give you access to a safe living space and community and peer support. These homes are comfortable and well maintained and named after two long-time volunteers. Ruth's House and Esther's House help women as they transition to a life of recovery.

Amenities

Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offeri...ng free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) Teen & Adolescent Program

Adult Program

No single adult program in Michigan is right for everyone. That’s why each program is tailored to meet the needs of the individual. Common aspects to an adult rehab program include individual counseling, group therapy, and aftercare support.

Alcoholism

The backbone of most alcohol rehab in Michigan is a combination of individual and group therapy methods. Through these sessions, individuals learn how to address issues contributing to addiction and develop healthy lifestyle habits.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

During cognitive behavioral therapy in Michigan, participants do more than talk with their therapists. This is an engaging, hands-on approach that requires active participation. Individuals work with their therapist to change their thought and behavior patterns to overcome addiction.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Women’s rehab in Michigan offers a full continuum of care for women seeking treatment for addiction. Programs range from intensive inpatient care to aftercare services.

Men's Rehab

During men’s rehab in Michigan, individuals spend a significant amount of time in therapy. This gender-specific treatment gives men the tools they need to cope with stress and live without drugs and alcohol.

Opioid Treatment

Each opioid rehab in Michigan is unique, but most consist of several key steps: admission, detox, addiction therapy, specialized care, and aftercare. Professional staff evaluate each person’s needs to recommend treatment duration and specific therapies.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Through rational emotive behavioral therapy in Michigan, participants identify unhealthy beliefs and replace them with healthy ones. This relieves emotional distress and frees the person to move forward with better decision-making for their recovery journey.

Teen & Adolescent Program

A young adult program in Michigan specializes in treatment tailored to individuals in this stage of life who are suffering from substance use disorder. Treatment addresses addiction and the challenges related to young-adult life.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient drug rehab in Michigan offers multiple forms of evidence-based treatments and complementary therapie...s you must particiapte in while living at the facility. Some inpatient rehabs offer nutritional counseling, recreational therapy opportunities, and meditation classes.

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Michigan is tailored to each person’s recovery journey. This treatment usually involves ...several hours of therapy sessions each week, along with attendance at support group meetings. However, the timeline varies from a few weeks, to months, to years, based on your needs.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Aftercare rehab in Michigan helps you overcome hurdles after completing an addiction treatment program. You ca...n receive assistance with finding a job, navigating legal issues, getting education, or plugging into a support group. These aftercare services unlock resources to help you continue to live a sober life.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

A dual diagnosis treatment center in Michigan allows you to get treatment for substance abuse and mental healt...h disorders at the same time. This is critical, because untreated mental health disorders often lead to relapse and poor recovery outcomes.

Sober Living

Acting as a bridge between rehab and the rest of your life, sober living in Michigan can be very beneficial. T...his drug-free residential setting provides structure and teaches responsibility. You’ll receive peer support and strengthen skills you learned in rehab. Once you feel ready to live on your own, you can transition from sober living to independent housing.

SAMHSA

Insurance

Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible.... Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.

Free Rehab

Most states offer free alcohol and drug rehabs through public mental health and addiction treatment centers. T...hese centers often provide detox, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), and support groups. You must meet certain requirements in order to qualify for free alcohol and drug rehabs, such as lack of income and insurance.