Quick answers
- What is Guiding Light?
- Guiding Light is a treatment facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
- Does Guiding Light accept Medicaid?
- Medicaid is not among the payments in its SAMHSA listing. Call the facility to ask.
- Is treatment at Guiding Light free or low cost?
- Its listing says no payment is accepted (free). It lists payment assistance; ask the facility for details.
- Does Guiding Light offer services in Spanish?
- Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
- Where is Guiding Light?
- 255 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, in Kent County, Michigan.
- What is the phone number of Guiding Light?
- (616) 451-0236, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home |
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| Service setting | Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential; Short-term residential |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Sex accepted | Male |
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| Special programs or groups | Adult men; Clients who have experienced trauma |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | No payment accepted |
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| Payment assistance available | Payment assistance (check with facility for details) |
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Treatment and services
| Type of opioid treatment | Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders |
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| Alcohol use disorder treatment | Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder |
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| Treatment approaches | Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant |
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| Testing | Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening |
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| Education and counseling services | Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) |
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| Ancillary services | Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services |
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| Recovery support services | Self-help groups; Housing services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training |
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| Transitional services | Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge |
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| Other services | Treatment for other addiction disorder |
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About the facility
| License, certification or accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
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| Facility operation | Private non-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking permitted in designated area |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping permitted in designated area |
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As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
- Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
- How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
- Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
- Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
- Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
- Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
- Can family members take part?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.
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