Forest View Hospital

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1055 Medical Park Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

About Forest View Hospital

Forest View Hospital, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

Specialty rehab programs at Forest View Hospital include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Forest View Hospital has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.

Payment Options

Private Insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Medicare
Medicaid
Medicare
Military Insurance

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive 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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

While many people know it as "day treatment", a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers treatment during the day and allows you to live at home. PHP treatment typically requires a commitment of at least 20 hours of treatment every week, with a program duration that spans approximately 90 days. While commuting is necessary, some programs offer telehealth options. PHP treatment plans usually include relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy.

24-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.

Programs

Adolescence program

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Children program

Elderly program

Hearing impaired program

HIV/AIDS program

Insurance

Our Policy: Forest View Hospital works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Treatment

Dual Diagnosis

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.

Mental Health

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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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

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

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.

Individual Therapy

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.

Motivational Interviewing

During motivational interviewing, therapists express empathy, support self efficacy, and develop discrepancies. By using these techniques, therapists help clients reflect on their desires for change and understand why and how they should move forward with those changes.

Trauma Therapy

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.

Couples Therapy

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.

Family Therapy

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.

Experiential Therapy

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.

Accreditations

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact

(616) 942-9610

Website

1055 Medical Park Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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Reviews

2.6 (245 reviews)

Google Rating

Nicholas & Erin Hibma

1 month ago

Sometimes I wonder if the staff and patients are speaking figuratively or literally.

Kathleen Gietzen

It was good time at partial care. I do have 2 complaints. 1, please deal with people who are getting discharged as soon as possible. I had to wait about 10mins before I was about to leave and I had asked 3 times about seeing the doctor and my discharge person. I had to take a phone call with my nurse because I rang out of time. 2, my cab car was late on my way back to my house 2 times. Other than that everything was great.

Response from the owner1 month ago

Hi, Kathleen. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

Amanda Terry

2 months ago

This place changed my life. I was there for 6 days and my whole mindset changed. There are areas for improvement, of course. More seating in common areas is needed and it would have been nice if the lounge was open 24/7. Aside from that, the food was decent (And, I'm a very picky eater) and we were very well fed. The techs, nurses, and doctors were wonderful, though spread a little thin. Though it's easy to pick out a few flaws, I happily recommend this place to everyone. They allow you to do things at your pace, participate as much as you'd like, and allow for a great ratio of structured to free time. If you need anything, within reason, they come through. I never felt unsafe. I never felt alone. They prepared me well with a solid, safe aftercare plan. For the first time in many many years, I'm optimistic and want everything this life has to offer. Thank you to the entire staff for all that you do for everyone.Also, there is a gentleman that posted a review a couple of weeks ago. Based on his post, I can tell who his daughter was. She was in my hallway and, unfortunately, the information he posted is very false. She was very disruptive to everyone and we all felt on edge with her there. We never knew when she'd explode or what she would do. The nurses handled her very well. There were times when I was worried for the safety of everyone in the facility because of her outbursts, and they held their composure. They never restrained her or spoke one unkind word to her, despite her behavior. At one point, I saw her have a very disrespectful interaction with the staff and immediately get on the phone to talk to her father. She told him things that were completely made up.Please don't let some of these reports discourage from coming to Forest View. I hope I can continue my journey without needing to come back. However, if I'm ever in that headspace again, I will not hesitate to return.

Hi, Amanda. It is very thoughtful of you to leave us such positive comments. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well!

Mr B

I recently spent a week in this facility. I will go through the good and bad.....GOOD1. I left feeling hopeful2. staff was amazing. Helped talk me down many times. Listened to me when I was needing something ( over worked as they are"3. fresh cold water and snacks at the nursing station.4. Washer and dryer for patients to use5. Good outside time was healing.6. the male ( think his name was Eric) pharmacist was amazing and so helpful.Bad.....1. Food was hit and miss. Some good some very bad2. we had a meeting room where the TV was and the staff held teaching sessions. BUT when done with each session we had to exit the room go back to our rooms ( where we had nothing to do which was bad for people depressed) OR sit in the hallways. I am a 70 year old trying to be comfortable sitting on the hard floor waiting to go back in the room. I suggest each patient be assigned a big pillow to use on the floor and keep in their rooms when not in use. OR God forbid take out a few walls where a sofa and chairs could sit, maybe right across from nurses station where they could see everything . A very big part of my healing was talking to other patients and learning their coping skills, comparing what worked for each other. Knowing others share suffering as much as I am helped Soooooo much.3. I was offended by the CEO marching strange people in to look at all of the patients like zoo animals. He saw the people sitting on the cold floor. BUT I heard he has made great improvements.4. The Physicists , the lawyer all had to search for a room where they could interview . They need an office.Comfortable seating is nonexistent. The people there need a comfortable place to rest as we all all trying to heal.5. Everything is very stark and bare which is rather gloomy and doesn't help pick anyone's mood.6 Snoring patients should be put in a room together .Over all I came home feeling a little better. The Mental Health programs in the USA are in big trouble. Short staffed, limited rooms, everyone is jumbled all together. We need to do more to work on this system ........ Maybe stop sending so much $$$$$ overseas and put it into the mental health systems to heal our own?

Response from the owner2 months ago

Hi, Mr B. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

Anthony Newton

Their commercials say that if you need them call them but! You have to go to the hospital first before you call them. They won t help you otherwise but yet the commercial say if you need us call us that s a bunch of BS.

Hi, Anthony. Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. So that we can address your concerns directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.

Victoria Weisfeld

I was recently hospitalized here, for bipolar disorder and anorexia. I would highly recommend coming here for treatment. The staff is so nice, and the programs are really aimed at recovery. Your treatment team works closely with you and your outside team to prepare for discharge. They don't over medicate, and they listen to you. It's a top tier hospital.

Hi, Victoria. We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well. Take care!

Arthur Mitchell

Forest View Hospital is your worst nightmare come to life. Do not send anyone there no matter if it s the only bed in the state.My adult child was transferred to Forest View from the University of Michigan hospital. She is mentally ill and is sometimes hospitalized. She was having suicidal ideation and the U of M hospital didn t have any beds. This facility claims to be for anyone with a mental illness. They focus on substance abuse, eating disorders and trauma - or so they say. Treating someone with a drinking or eating problem is completely different than being bipolar or suffering from autism.They treated her like a prisoner. Not a shred of sympathy for her state of mind. The nurses were deliberately combative - once lining up to sneer at her. They told her she deserved it. The head of the facility agreed. She told my daughter that this was a consequence of her feeling suicidal. Things got far, far worse.The doctor changed her medication (cut her morning Lithium) without consulting her regular psychiatrist. That s illegal and he can have his medical license revoked. She needs Lithium - which is a critical drug for bipolar disorder. Not having it would make her more sick. Forest View would keep her longer.They took her wallet, phone, and watch. Forest View called those items contraband. They told her she d be in for 5-7 days - with no explanation as to why, other than that was the average stay She was so traumatized by the attitude of the nurses that she retreated into her bathroom in tears.They listened in on phone calls and cut the line if they didn t like what we were talking about. They made it difficult to call her. You have to leave a message and the staff decides whether or not to get the patient.My daughter was there from a Wednesday night and was discharged on a Friday afternoon. On Thursday her therapy consisted of playing cards.She was discharged because her mother and I told them we would be reporting them to Health & Human Services.I believe their mission is to make as much money as possible frominsurance companies - hence the 5-7 days rule . Their deliberate attempts to make patients with good insurance more sick, not better, is a blinking red light.So you know, Forest View is owned by King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS), a public corporation that recorded 2019 revenue of $11.37 billion has 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health care facilities, and 42 outpatient centers in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.K.We were fortunate to get her released. I would advise anyone to steer clear of this facility.

Hi, Arthur. Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time.

Mark

Brought my GF here during a mental health crisis, on the referral and recommendation of doctors.Prior to agreeing to treatment, we were told to keep our belongings in a locker.Then we were locked in a room, asked a long list of questions, then left there for hours.Neither of us were allowed to go outside for air, we weren't allowed to get our things from the locker, we weren't permitted to leave. We were imprisoned all day.What a LOVELY way to treat somebody who acknowledges that they aren't doing well mentally. Lock them in a tiny room, don't let them have any way to determine how much time has gone by, and don't let them know anything that is going on.This place reeks of the sort of shady place that milks all they can out of insurance companies by forcing mentally ill patients into situations where they panic, just to make them out to be more dangerous than they actually are.If I hadn't been there, at her side, there would have been no way for her to contact me, notify her family, or do literally anything to save herself from this criminal behavior.

Hi, Mark. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your concerns. Due to federal patient privacy laws, we can only discuss care with a patient or guardian; however, we encourage your loved one to reach out to us directly by visiting http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.

Tammy Nonya Business

It s too bad that I have to give this place even one star. Employees have no idea of what is going on. I called to see if they take my insurance and I was told that they do. I explained my situation that I have had a psych for 4 years now and moved to Michigan in April and have been without my medication. I have run into brick wall after brick wall. After explaining my situation she transferred me to medication sector. When they decided to answer the phone I once again explained everything and that person said very rudely that no we do not accept your insurance. I told her that the other lady I spoke with said they do. She was very rude and said well I don t know who you talked to but WE DO NOT ACCEPT YOUR INSURANCE. I hung up the phone. It s no wonder the suicide rate is sky high because places that we need to get medications or treatment from treats us like we are trash. At this point m better off suffering than I am to contact this shady place again. TRAIN YOUR EMPLOYEES AND TEAIN THEM TO BE SYMPATHETIC INSTEAD OF RUDE.

Thank you for the review, Tammy. We would like to work with you directly about your feedback. Could you please visit us at http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/ to provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you? Thank you.

Majesty Heavens

Forest view is the worst, food trash, beds stale, bad doctors, they could care less about you.

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Please visit http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information at your convenience so we may discuss your review. We appreciate your time and hope to hear from you.

Timothy Hirschberg

My wife was admitted here, and it was a horrifying experience. The doctor mis-diagnosed her and put her on a medication that dulled everything, and his bedside manner was atrocious. What do you think you have? he asked her. Well I think you have . Who talks to a patient like that?Avoid this place like the plague.

Hi, Timothy. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your wife s concerns. Due to federal patient privacy laws, we can only discuss care with a patient or guardian; however, we encourage your wife to reach out to us directly by visiting http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.

Celeste Marie

3 months ago

Immune compromised and people who don t want COVID beware;It was brought to my attention by a current patient that they are ready to send patients home when there is a covid outbreak in the patients unit without testing them. Said patient is regressing in progress, because the nurses aren t wearing their masks over their noses, not testing other patients who are getting ready to go home (aka, sending disease out to people), and that other patients in said unit are also extremely worried. While covid is out of your control, what is in your control is being responsible and testing your other patients.I was a big fan of your facility. But now it s causing extreme pain to many people and I m saddened to have an eye witness at this very moment describe absolute negligence and lack of care in regards to a highly contagious sickness.

Response from the owner3 months ago

Hi, Chloee. Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.forestviewhospital.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.

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