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Sanilac County Health Department

Sanilac County Health Department

Drug Rehab Center in Sandusky, Michigan

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

The Sanilac County Health Department in Sandusky, Michigan offers comprehensive addiction treatment services, including alcoholism and opioid addiction treatment, with various levels of outpatient care, aftercare support, counseling, therapy, and educational programming. They are committed to providing individualized care and accept private health insurance for payment.

About This Michigan Facility

The Sanilac County Health Department in Sandusky, Michigan is a comprehensive addiction treatment facility offering a variety of services to those suffering from substance abuse issues. They specialize in treating alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis. They are licensed and accredited by CARF and accept private health insurance for payment. Sanilac County Health Department provides aftercare support, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis care, and various levels of outpatient care.

In addition to addressing substance abuse, Sanilac County Health Department also offers other important services for their patients. This includes addiction counseling, case management, and therapy. They also provide educational programming and activities to help build social and problem solving skills. Sanilac County Health Department also offers family counseling sessions in order to help family members better understand and support the patient's treatment journey. The professional team at Sanilac County Health Department is committed to providing quality, comprehensive, and individualized care to their patients.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Accreditations

    CARF

    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.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers in Michigan exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Sanilac County Health Department are here to help.

    Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction Michigan. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.

    Some of the most common co-occurring disorders are schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Most rehab facilities in Sandusky, MI like Sanilac County Health Department provide patients with a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at Sanilac County Health Department

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Sandusky, MI with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week.

    Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    Aftercare Support at Sanilac County Health Department, in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Sanilac County Health Department therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Sandusky, Michigan, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Sanilac County Health Department also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Sanilac County Health Department in Sandusky, MI strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Individual Therapy, Matrix Model, Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Sanilac County Health Department Location and Directions
    Address Information171 N Dawson St
    Sandusky, Michigan 48471 Phone Number(810) 648-4098 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Sandusky, Michigan Addiction Information

    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.

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