Northern Lakes Community Mental Health

2715 South Townline Road
Houghton Lake, MI 48629

About Northern Lakes Community Mental Health

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health is a CARF accredited facility in Houghton Lake, Michigan. They’re part of the Northern Michigan Regional Entity (NMRE). They serve people in six counties across Michigan including their Houghton Lake location. They have treatment for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.

The NMRE is part of a prepaid inpatient health plan for the state of Michigan. They manage Medicaid funding for behavioral health services. The health center accepts most major insurance plans, Medicaid, Healthy Michigan Plan and Medicare.

You’ll need an assessment first to determine if you’re eligible for their services. If you are, you’ll start with person centered planning which recognizes your right to be in control of your life. You’ll end up with an individualized treatment plan that covers the type, amount, scope and length of your treatment services. They’ll give you a list of facilitators and a provider directory.

The facility is a link to get you to the right services, some of which may come from other agencies. In most cases, they’ll help you arrange your first appointment before you leave the office. This way you can get treatment as quickly as possible.

Adults with serious mental illness are the priority as well as people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children with serious emotional disturbances are also a priority. The types of treatment available include counseling, outpatient treatment, medication treatment and partial or full hospitalization.

They can refer you for methadone and LAAM treatment. You may also qualify for detoxification in a residential setting and residential treatment. Residential treatment includes intensive therapy in a licensed facility.

Latest Reviews

Kathleen Spasoff (Kathy)
6 months ago on Google
4
Very helpful
Lisa L
1 year ago on Google
1
Absolutely disappointed in this facility. Wouldn t never Recommend!! Sad it s the only facility in county. Some Workers have lack of empathy and the turnover of workers is terrible. . They failed my son!!. Only after he took his precious life 2 years ago is when I found out he was not given services he was entitled to. He was just a number. Im so angry and I m heartbroken forever
Jenelle Jones
1 year ago on Google
1
Left a voicemail for Amy twice asking questions about a medication since the nurse at the Grayling location was on vacation. Never recieved a call back. Ive been going to the grayling location for 5 years even though HL is closer to home. I started going there after I was treated terribly by the therapist I was seeing. Filed a complaint on her it was so bad. Grayling has been amazing. They seem to actually care about their patients.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share this information. We are glad to see you say that Grayling has been amazing. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Our supervisor will see if the issue may be resolved and what process improvements can be made as a result. In addition, as always, if you need assistance with anything at Northern Lakes, you may also call Customer Service at 800-337-8598 or email customer.service@nlcmh.org and they can also assist you.

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Northern Lakes Community Mental Health 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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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.

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

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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.

Treatments

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 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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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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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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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 in Michigan helps participants view challenges more clearly so they can respond to them in healthy ways. During a limited number of structured sessions, clients learn about and practice these changes to effectively address substance use and mental health disorders.

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). 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.

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.

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.

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.

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (989) 366-8550
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2715 South Townline Road
Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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2.6 (8 reviews)
Kathleen Spasoff (Kathy)
6 months ago
4

Very helpful

Lisa L
1 year ago
1

Absolutely disappointed in this facility. Wouldn t never Recommend!! Sad it s the only facility in county. Some Workers have lack of empathy and the turnover of workers is terrible. . They failed my son!!. Only after he took his precious life 2 years ago is when I found out he was not given services he was entitled to. He was just a number. Im so angry and I m heartbroken forever

Jenelle Jones
1 year ago
1

Left a voicemail for Amy twice asking questions about a medication since the nurse at the Grayling location was on vacation. Never recieved a call back. Ive been going to the grayling location for 5 years even though HL is closer to home. I started going there after I was treated terribly by the therapist I was seeing. Filed a complaint on her it was so bad. Grayling has been amazing. They seem to actually care about their patients.

Response from the owner1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share this information. We are glad to see you say that Grayling has been amazing. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Our supervisor will see if the issue may be resolved and what process improvements can be made as a result. In addition, as always, if you need assistance with anything at Northern Lakes, you may also call Customer Service at 800-337-8598 or email customer.service@nlcmh.org and they can also assist you.
Designated Daddy
3 years ago
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casey cooper
3 years ago
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They only deal with people with "major mental health problems" but only give one appointment a month and they will miss telephone appointments. There is only one therapist who is retired at the facility.

Karina Woolslayer
5 years ago
3

It's hard to give an honest review of this center simply because it is the only center available in the area. And in terms of mental health, asking for help is better than not. But NLCMH has extremely limited options. They have very few group therapy choices. They have ONE therapist on staff. They have two psychiatrists but most of your appointments will be over video-conferencing.I've been a client here for about 7 years, and they've done some wonderful things. But every group I found useful was discontinued for lack of funding. I've had two therapists and two psychiatrists leave for other jobs, or just other CMH locations. I've watched NUMEROUS staffing changes occur on every level. And with each and every change, I have found myself getting less and less of what I need to maintain or improve.It's no guarantee that your experience will be the same, but you should be aware that they may simply not have enough options to choose from in order to deal with whatever concerns you have. They will provide services if you need them. They will help get medication and treatment and therapy if you need it. It doesn't mean what you get will be any good. But in the area, again, it's your only option. And it's better than nothing.

Steven R
6 years ago
5

Kayla Kowalski
7 years ago
5

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