HealthWest - Muskegon County
HealthWest - Muskegon County in Muskegon, MI, primarily focuses on integrated healthcare for individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. This clinic offers a unique blend of primary care, dental services, lab testing, and an on-site pharmacy through its partnership with Hackley Community Care.
The mission of HealthWest is "To be a leader in integrated health care, inspiring hope and wellness in partnership with individuals, families, and the community." The clinic is certified by SAMHSA as a Community Behavioral Health Clinic and accredited by CARF.
- HealthWest specializes in co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illnesses.
- The clinic provides medication-assisted treatment and recovery support services for substance use disorders.
- Crisis residential care and peer support are available for mental health emergencies.
- Services for developmental disabilities focus on fostering independence and community inclusion.
HealthWest treats serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. It primarily serves individuals in Muskegon County, catering to diverse community needs with a comprehensive and integrated approach to healthcare.
- 15 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 24 Therapies & Programs
Staff
- Rich FranciscoExecutive DirectorLeads HealthWest with a focus on integrated health care.
- Brandy CarlsonChief Financial OfficerOversees financial operations at HealthWest.
- Teresa Taylor-WilliamsPresidentHeads the board of directors at HealthWest.
- Janet ThomasBoard ChairLeads the HealthWest Board of Directors.
- Marcia Hovey-WrightBoard MemberServes on the HealthWest Board of Directors.
- F. Remington Sprauge, MDBoard MemberMedical professional on the board.
- Cheryl NatteVice ChairVice Chair of the HealthWest Board.
- Charles NashBoard MemberMember of the HealthWest Board.
- Thomas HardyBoard MemberBoard member at HealthWest.
- Jeff FortenbacherBoard TreasurerManages financial oversight on the board.
- Kim CyrBoard MemberBoard member at HealthWest.
- John WeerstraBoard MemberServes on the HealthWest Board.
- Janice HillearyBoard SecretarySecretary of the HealthWest Board.
- Tamara MadisonBoard MemberMember of the HealthWest Board.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at HealthWest - Muskegon County to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Muskegon, MI
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at HealthWest - Muskegon County in Muskegon, MI requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
When remaining at their job in Muskegon, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing HealthWest - Muskegon County‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Muskegon, Michigan patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). HealthWest - Muskegon County‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Muskegon, MI and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at HealthWest - Muskegon County. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve HealthWest - Muskegon County managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. HealthWest - Muskegon County aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Muskegon, MI. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that help an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally, and withdraw from social interaction due to addiction’s physical and emotional disturbances.
Life skills therapy helps people in Michigan improve various personal, professional, and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision-making, time management, regulation of emotions, and effectively resolving interpersonal conflicts.
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Location & Contact
376 East Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
Phone Number
(231) 724-3699
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Location
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376 East Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442 -
(231) 724-3699
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+)
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 24, 2024
Muskegon, Michigan Addiction and Treatment
Michigan has the second-highest rate of drug and alcohol abuse in the nation. Heroin is linked to more than 50% of the state's hepatitis C cases. Marijuana is the drug most often associated with crimes in Michigan, followed by methamphetamines. Opioids alone are responsible for almost 20% of all drug overdose deaths in Michigan.
Once a lumber powerhouse, Muskegon now lures visitors with its scenic Lake Michigan shores, parks, and nature trails. Sadly, the city grapples with substance abuse – in 2021, opioids caused 35 overdose deaths, while meth-related deaths soared from 12 to 18.
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