Are you struggling with substance use?
Our inpatient services are available for individuals with or without insurance, who are struggling with a substance use disorder. Adults 18 years and older, with alcohol, opiate, or other drug dependencies can receive treatment and substance detoxification services in a positive, nurturing environment. We provide 24-hour medical monitoring and nursing care to assist with withdrawal during detoxification. Residential treatment typically involves a stay of 10 to 18 days. For a list of items you can and cannot bring to treatment, please click here.
Proud to be CARF Accredited
CARF Accredited treatment for adults with chronic alcohol, opiate, or other drug addictions.
First Step: Insurance Authorization
- We are proud to accept Medicaid and most private insurance.
- If insured by Medicaid, or uninsured, contact Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH) to authorize your treatment.
- If uninsured our staff will help you apply for Medicaid during your stay.
- If the copay from private insurance is a barrier to treatment, our staff will help you apply for a block grant from SWMBH to cover that expense.
SWMBH Main Line: 1-800-676-0423
SWMBH Substance Abuse Access Line: 1-800-781-0353
SWMBH Website: www.swmbh.org
Admission – What to Expect When You Arrive
Upon arrival our staff will welcome you warmly and begin the intake process. This process can take up to two hours and includes paperwork and a medical evaluation by nursing staff. We offer admissions Monday through Saturday.
Medically Monitored Detox
The length of a patient’s medical detox will vary depending on the clients current substance use but typically lasts 3-5 days. We offer medication assisted treatment, including medications to help ease discomfort.
Residential Stay
The residential portion of treatment typically lasts 10 days. During this time clients participle in support groups and have individual time with an assigned therapist. Our staff will help you makes aftercare plans.
Patient Information for Residential and Detox
Medications (no addictive medications – talk to the nurse before you come)
Hygiene products (see items that are not allowed)
Alarm Clock (without radio) /Wristwatch
Shower sandals
Small amount of spending money for vending machine. $50 or less
Stamps
Insurance card
Copay and deductibles
Appropriate clothing/nightwear
Gym shoes
Books or magazines for free time
Pillow and/or blanket if you prefer extra
*Laundry Soap is provided for you- we offer free/clear for those with sensitive skin
*You may feel free to bring dryer sheets if you wish
Any mood altering over the counter drugs such as: Tylenol PM, Alka Seltzer Plus, Nyquil, diet medications, Sudafed. Certain prescription medications are not allowed. Check with the Nursing staff about all of your medications.
Anything that might be considered a weapon such as: pocket knives, box cutters, scissors, chains, any implement with a blade.
Any alcohol based products such as: aftershave, cologne, perfume, mouth wash, body spray.
Radios, CD, DVD, MP3 and Lap top computers
Cell phones and pagers
Caffeinated beverages
Liquid bleach
Tide Pods
Inhalants such as: hair spray, aerosol deodorant, glue, room deodorizer, nail polish remover
Pornographic material
Drug paraphernalia such as: papers, steel wool, tubes that might be used as pipes.
Dice, lottery tickets
Photographs or T-shirts, etc. that are gang related, promote Alcohol or drug use or are sexual in content.
Cameras and/or video recorders
Individuals entering treatment at Gilmore Community Healing Center may bring enough clothing to fill a 30-gallon tote (a large suitcase). Any extra clothing or shoes will be stored in a locked facility for the duration of the individual’s stay and will be returned to the individual upon completion of treatment. All clothing and other fabric material brought into Gilmore will be heat-treated upon the client’s arrival. All belongings brought into the facility will be searched by staff. Belongings left at the facility will be held for 24 hours. After that they will be donated to charity.
Please notify the nursing staff if the patient is taking medication. This is extremely important for proper medication management. All medications must be brought in at the time of admission. If necessary, we can help clients fill their prescriptions, and we can help facilitate to get home meds filled and delivered.
Food items (wrapped and packaged from the store, no deli items or homemade), cigarettes (unopened packages) and money may be dropped off at the front desk anytime between 8 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will be no other visitation without approval of the therapy staff. There are vending machines featuring snack items and soft drinks. No caffeinated beverages are allowed to be brought in.
Individuals receiving treatment are not allowed to have electronic devices (cell phones, computers, etc.). In order for them to concentrate on getting well, phone calls home are limited to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Residents may receive and send mail Monday through Friday. Residents must provide their own stamps or can buy stamps from staff. Envelopes and paper are provided.
Individuals in treatment usually begin with 2-3 days in detox and then move to our residential program for 14 days. Once in residential they will be attending classes all day in a structured environment. The classes focus on recovery, providing coping skills, understanding how the brain works in addiction, improving communication, etc. Clients may watch TV or provided movies in the evening. Clients like to have things to do to keep occupied. You may provide them with word search, Sudoku or crossword puzzles. They may also bring books to read and coloring books and pencils or markers.
Clients can arrange an in-person therapy session with their therapist and we also allow clergy or lawyers to visit. If a client has children not in their custody, arrangements can be made for short visits. Each circumstance is unique and visitations are arranged on a case by case basis.
In accordance with Michigan law, The Gilmore CHC is a smoke free facility. Detox clients are not allowed to go outdoors to smoke because of client safety concerns, but we do have a ventilated smoking room for Detox clients only. Nicotine substitute products will be available and provided at no cost for the detox clients in order for them to be as comfortable as possible. Once completing their detox (average length of stay is two to three days), clients will be allowed to smoke outdoors during the daytime in between therapeutic activities and during designated evening smoking breaks. If our residential clients wish to remain smoke free after detox, they will be provided smoking cessation products. Individuals must bring enough cigarettes for their entire stay. Please bring in only unopened packages of cigarettes.
If the patient contacts you in an attempt to leave against medical advice, please talk to our staff before taking any action. Patients are not required to remain in treatment against their will; however, staff must be involved in this decision. If a patient leaves treatment prematurely they are responsible for securing their own transportation.
For all individuals receiving treatment, our staff will assist you in making aftercare plans including housing, long-term MAT, outpatient counseling, follow-up doctor appointments, and insurance. Each case is unique and clients will be connected to resources that best fit their needs. We also encourage individuals to continue with 12-step or other recovery meetings.
Aftercare Services:
Women’s Specialty Services
Recovery Housing
Outpatient Counseling
Support Groups
Placements with a PCP that will work with you to treat your recovery
Sober housing placement is based on availability at the desired living residence, amongst other factors. We will attempt to secure sober living for patients who are interested. Acceptance into sober housing requires application completion, an interview with a desired sober living residence, acceptance by the sober living home after interview, and required completion of residential services.
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