Substance Use Disorder Services

The substance use disorder treatment services listed below are covered by Medicaid. These services are available through the Thumb Alliance PIHP, which has been designated by the State of Michigan as the Substance Abuse Services Coordinating Agency for Lapeer, St. Clair and Sanilac Counties.

Assessment

refers to the process of determining if a person has an alcohol and/or drug problem and what areas of his/her life have been affected.

Outpatient Treatment

includes counseling for the individual, and family and group therapy in an office setting.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

is a service that provides more frequent and longer counseling sessions each week and may include day or evening programs.

Methadone/Pharmacological Support

is provided to people who have heroin or other opiate dependence. The treatment consists of opiate substitution monitored by a doctor as well as nursing services and lab tests. Treatment usually provided along with outpatient treatment.

Sub-Acute Detoxification

is medical care in a residential setting for people who are withdrawing from alcohol or other drugs.

Residential Treatment

is intensive therapeutic services which include overnight stays in a staffed licensed facility.

Recovery Support Services

Peer-delivered services to support client's recovery and integration into community.

If you receive Medicaid, you may be entitled to other medical services not listed above. Services necessary to maintain your physical health are provided or ordered by your primary care doctor. If you receive Community Mental Health services, your local community mental health services program will work with your primary care doctor to coordinate your physical and mental health services. If you do not have a primary care doctor, your local community mental health services program will help you find one.