Dawn Farm – Spera

502 West Huron Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Dawn Farm - Spera MI 48104
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About Dawn Farm – Spera

Dawn Farm - Spera offers various substance use addiction treatment options across Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This facility on West Huron Street in Ann Arbor specializes in social detoxification. Social detox means you won’t be prescribed any medication for withdrawal. It usually involves monitoring and assistance from peers or counselors rather than medical professionals. Emphasis is on providing you with a safe space to cope with withdrawal symptoms while receiving psychological and emotional support. Social detox is the way to go If you’re dealing with mild withdrawal symptoms requiring no intensive medical intervention.

This facility offers a conducive and supportive environment for detox with a focus on creating a sustainable recovery plan afterward. Volunteering, community involvement and peer relationships are at this program’s core. You’ll attend daily mutual aid meetings to familiarize yourself with the recovery community. Their skilled counselors then conduct initial assessment or evaluation. These counselors will also supervise your withdrawal, create an individualized treatment plan and facilitate group therapy. They’ll also help you develop sustainable plans for continuing recovery and ongoing support. If your withdrawal is medically risky they’ll collaborate with community providers or a local emergency department to ensure your detox is safe and comfy.

This detox program is free. Another cool thing is that all their programs integrate smoothly, which allows for ongoing communication between care personnel. This makes it easy to move clients between various levels of care within their network. Depending on your unique condition, your ongoing treatment options post detox may include inpatient treatment or an outpatient program. You may also have access to recovery support services like case management or sober housing. These services may be available within their network or another community provider.

Latest Reviews

Melissa Foster-McKinlay
1 month ago on Google
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Dawn farm refuses to improve their training in helping people with Dual diagnosis. They wouldn't take me into their transitional housing for this exact reason. They let repeat relapsers come back yet won't give me a shot! Not to worry you're not losing that much money with me Dawn Farm.....shame on your organization.
Heidi Mell
2 months ago on Google
5
They helped me save my life. There is no where else like Spera or dawn farm.
Gary Ernsting
4 months ago on Google
5

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We work with many of the major insurance carriers as both an in-network provider and an out-of-network provider. We also accept private payments when possible.

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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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient programs 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. Dawn Farm's outpatient programs are designed to assist individuals in achieving lasting recovery from addictions. Their programs are largely based upon the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Clients are expected to develop and maintain a personal recovery program utilizing AA’s valuable principles.
inpatient iconInpatient
Residential services provide an effective solution to drug and alcohol addiction. Since 1973, Dawn Farm has offered comprehensive help in a unique long-term treatment setting. They offer long-term residential experiences for individuals who suffer from addiction to drugs and alcohol with an average stay of 3 to 3 1/2 months. Treatment is built on solid recovery principles and includes significant involvement in the local recovering community.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Clients receiving care in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) typically have completed inpatient treatment, but some choose to enroll in IOP immediately following detox. Intensive outpatient rehabs offer high-level support for clients in early recovery and those at an increased risk of relapse. Most programs provide between nine and 20 hours of treatment per week, with services ranging from addiction counseling to recovery education to medication assisted treatment (MAT). Holistic therapies, such as acupuncture, are common.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. At Spera Recovery Center, clients attend daily 12-step meetings and are introduced to the recovering community, as well as the philosophies and traditions of 12-step programs.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
A vital part of the Dawn Farm residential program is the Chapin Street Project. All residential clients have the opportunity to enroll in their supportive transitional housing program—from six months to two years of supportive, recovery-based housing. Each resident must get a job, attend daily AA or NA meetings, and pay a modest amount for room and board. In addition, all residents must do service work with other addicts and alcoholics, as well as volunteer in some other form of community service.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
During a drug intervention in Michigan, family, friends, and colleagues share in their own words how a person's substance abuse has affected their lives. An intervention must be carefully planned, with the goal of encouraging the individual to get treatment for their addiction. Many rehab programs offer intervention services to help families prepare for this confrontation and guide them through the recovery process.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
24-hour clinical care in Michigan is essential for certain phases of recovery treatment. During detox, many physical ailments related to the detox process can be lethal if not treated. Having medical staff available at all times provides the proper care for safe detox. Medications and other treatment can also make the process much more comfortable and bearable.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Michigan provides personalized treatment to help individuals break this cycle and regain control of their lives. Treatment methods are used in various levels of care, including inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient treatment.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

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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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.
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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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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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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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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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.

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.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). Several group therapy options are offered that are designed to help clients with varying needs, levels of motivation and intensity of substance use problems. Groups range in duration from 8 to 48 weeks depending upon client needs and preferences. Discovery groups – These groups are motivational in nature and are designed for clients that have not been clearly identified as an addict or alcoholic. Recovery groups – Designed for clients who are clearly identified as substance dependent. Objectives include educating clients about the processes of addiction and recovery, the fun- damentals of AA and 12 step recovery and developing and implementing a recovery plan.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Individual therapy is offered independently or in addition to group therapy. The appropriate duration, intensity and direction of therapy is determined on an individual basis.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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.

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. Dawn Farm provides clients with trauma symptoms access to clinical specialists trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Clinicians practicing EMDR at Dawn Farm have completed EMDR Institute approved training in EMDR, and have received clinical consultation by EMDR Institute approved trainers.

Family Matters is a free ongoing program providing education and support for loved ones of addicts and alcoholics. Participating in Dawn Farm’s Family Matters group can make a powerful contribution to the process of recovery and of rebuilding relationships. You can take part in Dawn Farm’s Family Matters group even if your loved one is not currently in treatment. Topics include: Addiction 101; Treatment & 12 Steps; Relapse & Recovery; Communication; Family Dynamics; Boundaries & Codependency.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

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.

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.

Amenities

  • basketball iconBasketball Court
  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • weight iconGym
  • art iconArt Activities
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • meditation iconMeditation Room
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • hiking iconHiking
  • building1 iconDay School
  • mountain iconMountain Views
  • farm iconFarm Setting
  • lotus iconGardens
  • hiking-poles iconWalking Trails
  • wilderness iconWilderness Setting
  • tennis iconTennis Court

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 22918

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Michigan
License Number: SA0810221

Contact Information

Phone icon (734) 669-8265
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502 West Huron Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Dawn Farm – Spera

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Dawn Farm is so educated on addiction and this is why they are so successful in the ability to rehabilitate people. I have been to other detox before, never was I taken to AA meetings, never were there people allowed to come and sit to talk about recovery. Spera blossome ... Read More

Reviewed on 2/27/2019
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Granted Spera is a holistic rehab. One can get medication prior to admission and I suggest doing so if you have a serious addiction or health issue. They will give you that medication, and I suggest so. Other then that, Ann Arbor has an amazing environment for sobriety, the ... Read More

Reviewed on 1/28/2019
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Dawn Farm Spera is (for me) the only place that worked for me. Ann Arbor has a wonderful sober community, a bus system that is on the money every 30 minutes, a forgiving place to the point that businesses actually put a 'recovery friendly' stick on the window for employment ... Read More

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4.4 (21 reviews)
Melissa Foster-McKinlay
2 months ago
1

Dawn farm refuses to improve their training in helping people with Dual diagnosis. They wouldn't take me into their transitional housing for this exact reason. They let repeat relapsers come back yet won't give me a shot! Not to worry you're not losing that much money with me Dawn Farm.....shame on your organization.

Heidi Mell
3 months ago
5

They helped me save my life. There is no where else like Spera or dawn farm.

Gary Ernsting
4 months ago
5

Heather Knight
5 months ago
5

I cannot put into words how wonderful this place is. The staff are top notch and extremely knowledgeable in the addiction and recovery arena. They provide outside meetings so you can gain support. Extremely grateful for this recovery center.

Nicholas Norton
1 year ago
5

Nothing I say will begin to explain how special this place is. If God has a home on earth it s spera. Thank you for saving my life and countless other s.

Dana W
1 year ago
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A girl worked there who wasn't even an addict and didn't understand sobriety at allAccused me of being racist when I wasn'tSay they accept all people but they didn't accept me nor my autismThey don't really take it anyone unless you're perfectCould have been sober permanently long ago with their help but they don't help at all

Andi Batozynski
1 year ago
5

Andrew Annala
5 years ago
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Helped me find my new life!

Amber Hurley
5 years ago
5

Elizabeth Lucy
5 years ago
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God forbid if you are truly detoxing and need a hospital. They will get you a cab and send you on yor way instead an ambulance.

Dave LaFave
5 years ago
5

Spera is the Detox Space that doubles as a launch pad for addicted clients either into Outpatient Care, Transitional Housing or the Dawn Farm FARM residential rehab facility proper. A clean, safe, peaceful spot to "pull yourself together" and glean advice and counsel from not only professional staff but community members who have traveled the same path to sobriety. A non-medical detox, Spera offers various methods to getting and staying sober in the first attempt. Or second. Or third. Spera welcomes all those wiling to take steps to change, to save their lives. Highly recommended course of action.... from me, a recovering cross addicted alcoholic.

Missy Velasco
5 years ago
5

Always made me feel safe and gave me hope awesome staff I love you guys XOXOX

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