First Responders & Veterans Exclusive Treatment OPENS – Matt VanLiere on WGVU Morning Show
Executive Director Matt VanLiere is well-suited to his job as a long-time first responder.
Matthew VanLiere, JOHN Executive Director, has a BA in Criminal Justice and 29 years of experience in law enforcement. He sat down with Shelley Irwin on the WGVU Morning Show to talk about his passion for helping first responders and Veterans with evidence-based treatment in a restored historic home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Click the link below to hear the interview.
“JOHN [mental health and addiction] programs are designed for first responders and Veterans only. So, that means active and retired law enforcement, EMS, dispatchers, corrections, border guards, anyone with any first responder experience, and active and discharged Veterans—National Guard and Reserves.” Matt VanLiere
First Responders & Veterans Mental Health Treatment
Click the Link to Listen (11 minutes)
J.O.H.N. (Just One Hero Needed) First Responders & Veterans
J.O.H.N. (Just One Hero Needed) offers programming exclusively for Veterans and First Responders. Our staff on all levels has lived experience or strong personal ties to the Military or First Responder communities. J.O.H.N. provides trauma-informed, mission-aligned care in a secure and respectful environment. Our facility, at 221 John Street NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a restored historic home that accommodates 18 adults (18 years or older). J.O.H.N. is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on-site nursing. We treat addiction, PTSD, mental health, and eating disorders.
J.O.H.N Programs and Services for First Responders & Veterans:
- EZ Admissions & Free Screening
- Psychiatric & Medical Assessments
- Psychiatric & Medical Management
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & SPRAVATO (esketamine)
- Collaborative Care Teams
- On-Site Nursing Staff
- Medical Detox (at Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus)
- Residential Programs
- Day Programs (PHP)
- On-Site Supportive Housing
- Individual Therapist
- Group & Family Therapy
- Eye Movement and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Â and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to reduce the impact of trauma
- Long-Term Planning
- Free Alumni Programs
- Free Family Education/Support Programs
- Individual client care needs determine the length of stay. The average length of stay ranges from 14 to 45 days.
- Eating Disorder Treatment (at Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus)
Don’t wait to change your life – call us 24/7 for information or admissions.
