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Reality Counseling Services - Lansing

Reality Counseling Services - Lansing

  • Lansing, MI
  • Accredited
  • Outpatient

Reality Counseling Services - Lansing, located in Lansing, MI, specializes in outpatient addiction treatment. This center focuses on alcohol and drug abuse counseling, utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention. They offer both individual and group therapy sessions for a comprehensive recovery approach.

The mission of Reality Counseling Services - Lansing is to provide effective outpatient addiction treatment and counseling. They focus on evidence-based practices to promote lasting recovery and prevent relapse.

  • Provides cognitive behavioral therapy to address underlying issues and behaviors associated with addiction.
  • Offers specialized relapse prevention programs to help clients maintain long-term sobriety.
  • Incorporates both individual and group therapy to support clients through different stages of recovery.
  • Hosts educational workshops on addiction and recovery topics to empower clients with knowledge and coping strategies.

Reality Counseling Services - Lansing treats various forms of substance abuse, focusing on adults. Their services benefit individuals struggling with co-occurring mental health conditions and addiction.

  • 2+ Accreditations
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • 7 Conditions Treated
  • 4 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 12 Therapies & Programs

Accreditations

State License

SAMHSA

Staff

  • Marlanda SmithOffice ManagerManages office operations at Reality Counseling Services in Lansing, MI[4].

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Reality Counseling Services - Lansing in Lansing.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Reality Counseling Services - Lansing support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

Levels of Care

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

An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Reality Counseling Services - Lansing, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.

Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Michigan include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Reality Counseling Services - Lansing. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Lansing, MI such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

Reality Counseling Services - Lansing‘s Therapies & Programs

During individual therapy at Reality Counseling Services - Lansing in Lansing, Michigan, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

Group therapy is a type of counseling at Reality Counseling Services - Lansing in Lansing, MI that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Michigan communicate and express their emotions well.

Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Reality Counseling Services - Lansing helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

Payment Options

For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Location & Contact

    Reality Counseling Services - Lansing Location and Directions
    Address
    610 E Grand River Ave
    Lansing, MI 48906

    Phone Number
    (517) 484-4997

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    Reality Counseling Services - Lansing Location and Directions

    Location

    Accepts

    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Family, Group, Individuals
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Ownership
    Privately Owned

    Listed May 26, 2020

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Lansing, 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.

    Lansing, the capital city of Michigan, offers a variety of outdoor activities, cultural events, and entertainment options for residents and visitors alike. The city boasts numerous parks, museums, theaters, and festivals that showcase its rich history and diverse community. However, Lansing has been impacted by the opioid epidemic, with opioid-related deaths in Ingham County increasing by 35% from 2020 to 2024. Methamphetamine-related emergency department visits also saw a 50% increase during the same period.

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