About Bear River Health
Bear River Health in Boyne Falls, Michigan, is a Joint Commission accredited facility and is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. They are in network with McLaren Health Plan and Cigna for residential and outpatient care. They are in network with BCBS for outpatient only.
They accept Michigan Medicaid from specific counties. A financial manager can provide assistance in obtaining a medical loan or setting up a short term payment option.
Residential Treatment for Structured Inpatient Care
Their residential treatment program places each client in a group where the group will bond over activities in a family style program. A nondenominational religious program is offered on Sundays for interested clients. The program offers eight unique lessons over a four week period.
The client can choose a pathway they wish to complete on their journey. Pathways include Talking Circles, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Life Ring, Open Speaker and No Refuge.
After treatment is complete, your resource coordinator will assist you with accessing resources. This might include help with housing, vocational counseling and finding support groups.
Detox and Outpatient Services
Other programs include a detox and withdrawal management program that is medically supervised. Also offered are outpatient treatment, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Recovery housing allows clients to transition back into the community from treatment in a structured sober living environment. Bear River Health has three recovery houses, two for men in Gaylord and Charlevoix, and one for women in Petoskey.
Recovery at Bear River
Clients have reported enjoying the good and plentiful food. They also like the exercise equipment, basketball court, and movie room.
After a therapy session a client could walk the timber tower suspension bridge floating above the Boyne Valley at SkyBridge Michigan. Also near the clinic is the SkyBridge Chairlift which also offers a peaceful scenic view of Boyne Valley.