Alcona Health Center

177 North Barlow Road
Lincoln, MI 48742

Alcona Health Center MI 48742

About Alcona Health Center

Alcona Health Center, in Lincoln, Michigan, offers outpatient mental and behavioral health care for adolescents and adults, including telehealth services, medication assisted treatment (MAT), general outpatient (OP) care, and aftercare planning and support. Dedicated services are available for young adults, seniors, persons with hearing and vision impairments, bilingual clients, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

Clients in outpatient treatment receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive individual, group, couples, and family counseling and robust, recovery-focused life skills training. Recovery education may address topics such as coping, self-care, wellness, nutrition, emotions regulation, spirituality, and relapse prevention. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including creative arts, recreational therapy, and meditation and mindfulness.

Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social service programs.

Alcona Health Center accepts private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, sliding scale payment schedules, and self-pay. Financial aid is available.

Latest Reviews

Bethany Kiefer
2 weeks ago on Google
3
I see Dr. Ashley Kaatz here and she is absolutely amazing. She answers my questions and always provides information when I need it and if she's not sure about something she will look it up on the spot. I struggled with chronic back pain for 5 years and she was the first to do testing and figure out what was causing it and a solution to help alleviate it. I love seeing her and always feel welcomed by her. If I have any concerns about my health and ask about testing, she is always more than willing to order the testing. I feel as though she is right on top of my health with me and I don't ever worry about my care not being met by her.On the other hand, I did see Dr. Rao once while Dr. Kaatz wasn't in and he was incredibly rude, very short with me and I barely had a chance to explain what was going on before he'd cut me off. When he'd ask me a question I could barely say anything before he'd cut me off again. I also know that they have a list of allergies on the paper they have and also on the computer and he still prescribed me a medication I'm allergic to and when I tried to get ahold of anyone about it, I never heard anything back and ended up making an appointment to see Dr. Kaatz anyways who resolved the problem.As for the actual office, I get very frustrated as I can almost never get ahold of anyone in the front office, and when I've gone in, there are multiple people there. It can take anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour to get anyone to pick up which drives me absolutely insane. If I feel I need to see Dr. Kaatz that day and they can get me in, I want to be able to do so, but with no one answering the phone I just get frustrated and annoyed. It's also really bad because when I've had to get ahold of the office to let them know I'm there for a back door appointment, but I have to call a dozen times before anyone will pick up.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for your review - if you'd like to further discuss your concerns please contact the site manager at (989) 736-8157
robert thomas
3 weeks ago on Google
5
Response from the owner1 day ago
Thank you for leaving a rating!
Marian Charobee
1 month ago on Google
5
Kimberly Ritchie has been my children and I, primary caregiver for almost a decade now. We absolutely adore her and appreciate the care she gives. It's the little details she remembers about each of us that show we are important. Z, P and I thank her for giving us the kind of attention & care everyone should receive from their Dr.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for the kind feedback!

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Alcona Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
12-step icon12-Step
12 step programs are typically community-based and peer-led, though many rehabs base their treatment models on this approach. Participants engage in regular 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and accessible multiple times a day, 365 days a year in most communities. Participants are also mentored by self-selected sponsors who support them as they work through the 12 steps of recovery, which include addressing the causes of the disease, taking personal responsibility, and relinquishing control.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Clients engaged in a rehab aftercare program have already completed high-level treatment and have begun to develop essential recovery skills. Rehab aftercare services are designed to support clients' sustained sobriety as they reintegrate into their home, workplace, and community. Case managers, care teams, and clients design the customized service portfolio that will best support the client's long-term sobriety. Clients may receive peer coaching, 12 step program induction, vocational training, and relapse prevention services.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Contact Information

Phone icon (989) 736-8157
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177 North Barlow Road
Lincoln, MI 48742

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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4.8 (142 reviews)
Bethany Kiefer
2 weeks ago
3

I see Dr. Ashley Kaatz here and she is absolutely amazing. She answers my questions and always provides information when I need it and if she's not sure about something she will look it up on the spot. I struggled with chronic back pain for 5 years and she was the first to do testing and figure out what was causing it and a solution to help alleviate it. I love seeing her and always feel welcomed by her. If I have any concerns about my health and ask about testing, she is always more than willing to order the testing. I feel as though she is right on top of my health with me and I don't ever worry about my care not being met by her.On the other hand, I did see Dr. Rao once while Dr. Kaatz wasn't in and he was incredibly rude, very short with me and I barely had a chance to explain what was going on before he'd cut me off. When he'd ask me a question I could barely say anything before he'd cut me off again. I also know that they have a list of allergies on the paper they have and also on the computer and he still prescribed me a medication I'm allergic to and when I tried to get ahold of anyone about it, I never heard anything back and ended up making an appointment to see Dr. Kaatz anyways who resolved the problem.As for the actual office, I get very frustrated as I can almost never get ahold of anyone in the front office, and when I've gone in, there are multiple people there. It can take anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour to get anyone to pick up which drives me absolutely insane. If I feel I need to see Dr. Kaatz that day and they can get me in, I want to be able to do so, but with no one answering the phone I just get frustrated and annoyed. It's also really bad because when I've had to get ahold of the office to let them know I'm there for a back door appointment, but I have to call a dozen times before anyone will pick up.

Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Thank you for your review - if you'd like to further discuss your concerns please contact the site manager at (989) 736-8157
robert thomas
3 weeks ago
5

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for leaving a rating!
Marian Charobee
1 month ago
5

Kimberly Ritchie has been my children and I, primary caregiver for almost a decade now. We absolutely adore her and appreciate the care she gives. It's the little details she remembers about each of us that show we are important. Z, P and I thank her for giving us the kind of attention & care everyone should receive from their Dr.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for the kind feedback!
Cindy
1 month ago
5

Always on time. Doctor listens to me and may offer medication and also holistic options. She sends articles on my issue for further education for myself. I am quite happy with their services.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for providing feedback!
Vanessa Ritchie
1 month ago
5

I love AHC Lincoln, I have the upmost confidence in my health care treatment I receive better than any of my previous experiences. I don t trust anyone else to take care of me!

Response from the owner1 month ago
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RS Tack
1 month ago
5

Dr Kaatz is a great doctor, and her nurse Emily is too. Front desk is great!

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for providing feedback!
Vicky Weichel Stadler
2 months ago
5

Friendly and professional. Dr Katz and her nurse, Emily, were wonderful!

Response from the owner8 months ago
Thank you for providing feedback!
Mike Roslaniec
2 months ago
5

I had a great experience with the front desk, Emily my check in nurse, and Dr. Kaatz

Response from the owner2 months ago
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Diana Schuh
3 months ago
5

I've always been able to get in to see my Dr.He is Dr. Clark, and his nurse Brenda is also wonderful at being so understanding.This is at the Alcona Health Center in Lincoln.

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thanks for providing feedback!
Susan Rickert
4 months ago
5

Got in close to my scheduled appt. Dr Clark was prompt coming in. Listened to me, with interest. Nice Dr.

Response from the owner4 months ago
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Ashbury Lane
4 months ago
5

Amazing experience!! They were able to get me in on the same day!! Kind & friendly staff. Dr Kim took her time to listen.

Response from the owner4 months ago
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Chris Bodker
4 months ago
5

Response from the owner4 months ago
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