About Sanford Behavioral Health
Celebrating 10 Years of Healing!
After ten years of controlled growth, Sanford Behavioral Health (Sanford) provides a full continuum of care for addiction, eating disorders, and mental health treatment. Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus and JOHN, a Veterans and First Responders-only residential facility, offer our clients a variety of options and programs, ranging from 24/7 care to virtual partial-day programs and "tune-ups."
Rae and David Green established Sanford as a ten-bed women's addiction treatment facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ten years ago. They restored Grand Rapids' historic homes as treatment centers because they believed a pleasing environment provided the first step toward their patients' self-care, reduced stigma, and served as a vehicle for healing.
That belief holds true to this day. Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus in Marne, Michigan, provides our patients with a place to treat their substance use and mental health conditions in a light-filled, supportive environment. JOHN is hidden in plain sight on a quiet street in Grand Rapids, fostering camaraderie, safety, and privacy. Schedule an appointment at 616.202.3326 today to learn more about our treatment programs and locations.
Mental health crises often happen at night for several reasons. Factors may include intoxication, nighttime anxiety or depression, secretive eating or purging, lack of daytime distractions, circadian rhythm disturbances, lack of empathy or argumentativeness from family members, or even the need to urinate (alcohol is a diuretic). Nocturnal anxiety makes everything seem more problematic. However, nighttime or weekends can present an opportunity for an individual to seek help that they may talk themselves out of during the daytime or workweek, which is why we created 24/7 EZ Admissions. Our signature EZ Admissions is an easy take on the admissions process.
EZ CALLS
- Sanford admissions specialists answer calls 24/7
- Crisis does not follow a nine-to-five schedule, and neither do we!
EZ CLEARANCES
- We have 24/7 on-call MDs and NPs for clearances.
- Not all clients have to complete a phone screening.
- Clinical and medical clearances are completed via VA referral packets.
- VA clearance packets are sent for clearance as soon as they are received.
EZ ADMISSIONS
- There is no wait for admissions when a client meets emergent criteria.
- We offer simple admissions overnight to prioritize medical care and sleep.
"In the mental health world, crises often happen at night. I intuitively knew that a human answering phones 24/7 was an empathetic and efficient way to address these crises. What I did not think about until I began taking the night shift admissions calls was the renewed perspective I would get about the life-changing and life-saving work we do at Sanford." Tracy Rogers, LPC, CEO, Sanford Behavioral Health
About Sanford Behavioral Health’s Treatment and Locations
Sanford has witnessed a growing need to fill the gaps and raise the standard of addiction, eating disorder, and mental health treatment in Michigan since its founding. Its original mission has stood the test of time. Today, Sanford Behavioral Health is licensed and accredited as a substance use disorder, eating disorder, and mental health treatment facility, serving the state of Michigan and beyond. Sanford is a psychiatrist-led organization with growing medical, clinical, and support teams providing medication-managed and science-based treatment to residential, outpatient, and telehealth patients.
Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus (Sanford West)
Walking through the halls of Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus, it does not feel like you are in a hospital or institution. It is light and buzzy, with team members conferring in conference rooms and recreational therapists leading groups outside for movement therapy or a breath of fresh air. You may see a therapy dog trotting alongside Sanford Behavioral Health (Sanford) founder Rae Green or catch conversations drifting from the clinical kitchen in the eating disorder facility.
The family of an individual checking in for addiction treatment might be meeting the admissions specialist who first answered the phone and allayed their fears. And laughter – you often hear the sound of laughter as Sanford patients begin to feel better and make connections with kindred spirits.
Programs & Services
The ambiance is noninstitutional, but what occurs at Sanford Behavioral Health Campus is evidence-based with a psychiatrist-led multidisciplinary team. We treat different mental health diagnoses across multiple levels of care in one location. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) tells us that more than 20% of American adults experience some form of mental illness each year. At Sanford, most of our clients experience more than one mental health disorder at the same time. Sanford Behavioral Health is prepared with innovative, cost-effective, and proactive programs to rise to the challenge.
Our Programs & Services Include:
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments, including Medical Management
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & SPRAVATO (esketamine)
- Collaborative Care Teams
- Psychiatrist-Led
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
- 24/7 Nursing
- Clinical Therapists, Dietitians & Recreational Therapists
- Medical Detox
- Residential Programs
- Day Programs (PHP)
- On-Site Supportive Housing
- Partial-Day Programs (IOP)
- Virtual Programs
- Individual Therapist & One-On-One Counseling
- Group & Family Therapy
- Outpatient Therapy
- Outpatient Psychiatric Follow-Up Care, including Medication Management
- Long-Term Planning
- Free Alumni Programs
- Free Family Education/Support Programs
J.O.H.N. (Just One Hero Needed) Veterans and First Responders Only
J.O.H.N. is a Veterans and First Responders exclusive residential program addressing addiction, PTSD, mental health, and eating disorders. We are located in a restored historic home with 24/7 nursing, a private chef, an on-site fitness center, and staffed by Veterans and first responders. Our experienced care team understands the culture and challenges faced by those who have served. We offer specialized care for stress management, trauma and PTSD, home life transition, relationships, substance use, anger management, coping, peer support, and community. Our signature EZ Admissions and Clearances means you speak with a real person 24/7 and enter treatment immediately. VA referrers, the clinical assessment is completed using the referral packet.
Sanford Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders (Sanford CTED)
Sanford CTED announces the first standalone residential treatment center in the state. Our residential treatment provides structure, safety, and accountability with 24-hour nursing and clinical support. We want to efficiently reduce the harmful effects of eating disorders and start individuals on their recovery path. Our full continuum of care, family and alumni programs offer long-term treatment and support to our patients and their families.
Sanford Detox Center
The Sanford Detox Center provides medically monitored detox for acute withdrawal. Medical detoxification is safely ridding the body of alcohol and drugs and managing the resultant withdrawal symptoms. Every individual experiences detox differently, and every patient is assessed to determine whether medically monitored detox is appropriate or if withdrawal symptoms can be managed in an outpatient environment.
Sanford West Substance Use Disorder Treatment (SUD)
Sanford West addiction treatment programs provide an integrated approach for higher acuity patients with co-occurring mental health conditions or those transitioning from detox or other programs on the campus. Every program at Sanford Behavioral Health includes psychological and medical assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling with gender-specific groups available, psychoeducation, and drug and alcohol screening. Programs also include community involvement, early recovery support, and wellness healing.
Residential Addiction Treatment
In residential treatment, you live at a Sanford Behavioral Health treatment facility for a period of time. This arrangement provides a structured environment in which to recover. Leaving what might be a triggering environment is often beneficial, and residential treatment gives you time to focus on your needs and your sobriety. Our residential program also offers monitoring of medication and medical concerns. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines behavioral therapy and medications to treat SUDs.
Sanford Outpatient Center
People in different stages of the recovery process need different levels of care. Our outpatient center works to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and drug addiction, individual health issues, and trauma. These programs provide structure, accountability, and community while encouraging patients to integrate their treatment into their personal, home, and work life. Our programs include the following:
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Outpatient Programs
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Virtual addiction treatment
- Family and alumni support
- Community education and outreach
Our outpatient center also offers yoga and mindfulness, expressive arts therapy, and other holistic approaches to treatment.
Introducing Sanford Mental Health Residential
With the announcement of our Mental Health Residential Program, we now offer a full continuum of mental health programs, including residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient groups, including virtual and two- to four-week "tune-ups."
What We TreatÂ
- Mood Disorders:Â This includes major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and disruptive dysregulation disorder. Are you:
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- Struggling to leave your bed
- Missing work
- Manic episodes with decreased sleepÂ
- Hyperverbal (talks fast and A LOT)
- Weight lossÂ
- Struggling to complete activities of daily living due to a lack of motivation
- Psychosis
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Anxiety Disorders:Â Including generalized anxiety disorders, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and OCD. Do you have:
- Panic attacks when leaving home
- Panic attacks in groups
- Rituals around washing your hands
- Anxious feelings throughout the day
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​​Trauma Disorders: Such as PTSD, dissociative disorders, acute stress reactions, and adjustment disorders. Are you experiencing:
- Dissociation as a stress response
- Fight, flight, or freeze responses
- Isolated incidents of verbal aggression or physical aggression
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
Personality Disorders: Including borderline personality disorder, ​narcissistic personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. Do you experience:
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- Triangulation (drawing a third person into a conflict or decision) with family and friends
- Triangulation between admissions & clinical or within clinical relationshipsÂ
- Maladaptive ways of getting your needs met
- Grandiose thinking​
​Symptoms: Such as self-harm, suicidality, and treatment-interfering behaviors.​​​
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- Self-Harm through scratching​
- Baseline suicidality ​
- Refusing groups and therapy sessions​
- Emotional dysregulation that shows up as suicidal thinking​
- Multiple inpatient stays
Sanford treatment teams (provider and therapist) determine which program is best for each client. For example, the medical provider team approves transfers from detox into the mental health or substance use disorder programs. For more on our mental health programs, click HERE.
The Sanford Brand - Things that Make Us Stand Out in a Crowd
Attractive Surroundings
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we offer our patients comprehensive care for their mental health and substance use issues. Treatment is more successful when you feel comfortable and safe and have access to the tools and resources needed for healing and recovery. Our facilities offer a warm, inviting, light-filled atmosphere that contributes toward reducing stress, promoting self-care, and serving as a vehicle of healing.
Collaborations and Partnerships
At Sanford Behavioral Health, we take pride in providing access to care for individuals with addiction, eating disorders, and mental health conditions. We work every day toward treating a full continuum of care, but whether or not Sanford is the right place for someone, we provide access to care. Likewise, we partner with trusted organizations that offer additional pieces to the mental health treatment puzzle. In so doing, we create a more complete continuum of care than any one treatment center can provide. It’s smart because no organization can do everything, especially when it comes to specialized services.
Excursions and Experiential Therapy
Our patients work hard to recover, and when it comes to downtime and extra-curricular excursions, we always look for interesting ideas to spark previous passions or fire up a new interest. Experiential therapy utilizes recreation, creative expression, and other activity-based techniques to restore physical and psychological health. At Sanford, the mind-body connection is a crucial part of long-term wellness. Activities such as art, movement, yoga, and therapeutic excursions can be an essential adjunct to the more traditional therapies.
Excursions is also the name of our online magazine. Excursions is a free resource for people in every stage of recovery. We have rounded up contributing writers from around the globe. They bring you up-to-date articles on health and fitness, scientific breakthroughs, reader’s questions, clinical insights from our counselors, interviews, editor’s picks, photos, videos, and more.
Self-Care and Compassion
One of the primary purposes of early recovery is relearning self-care. Sanford Behavioral House's chef Peter, who directs the cooking staff from the Sanford West kitchen, provides patients with fresh garden-to-table options as well as treats like pizza on a Friday night or holiday cookies. Meal times are an opportunity for our patients to regain the social aspect of eating in our beautiful dining rooms. We practice a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach in all our programs, which honors body diversity and encourages movement for health and enjoyment.
Family Program
Family members can be powerful allies in recovery. And at Sanford Behavioral Health, we want to be there for the entire family. The family program educates families of patients about addiction and its effects. Addiction impacts not only the patient but also those around them. We want to help loved ones understand what their family member is going through so they can be supportive during this difficult time. We also have virtual options available to families.
Community Education, Prevention, and Stigma-Busting
Sanford Behavioral Health's key staff members are dedicated to pro-bono education opportunities in the community. We provide information about addiction, eating disorders, and mental health conditions at schools, institutes of higher learning, corporations, and basically, to anyone who will listen. Knowledge is power. Education and early detection of mental health issues can significantly impact success outcomes. Our founder Rae Green and other staff members are tireless in their goal to start the conversation about the "mental health tsunami," shine a light on the issue and provide creative solutions.
Long-Term Support
The right aftercare plan is crucial to the success of a person new to recovery, bridging the space between treatment and the real world. Often, as patients plan to return home, they recognize people, places, or things in their environment that present potential risks. For this reason, Sanford Behavioral Health's staff works to advocate for our patients. We consider their circumstances and assist them in finding sober living, sponsorship, and safety in early recovery.
The Sanford Behavioral Health aftercare plan is personalized and addresses emotional triggers, coping skills, and a lasting connection to the resources established during treatment. We intend to partner with our patients to help them plan a life of recovery that taps their inherent strength and feels meaningful, manageable, and realistic to them.
Insurance and Payment Help
One of the most complicated parts of entering treatment can be trying to understand financing coverage. Our admissions professionals work with your insurance providers to ensure you get the best possible coverage for treatment. Health insurance is complicated, and the payment models relating to behavioral health are evolving. Sanford Behavioral Health has brought the administration of insurance and billing in-house, with Green Castle Health (GCH) established to service existing and new programs.
Accreditation, Credentials, and a Passionate Team of Professionals at Sanford Behavioral Health
Since its founding, Sanford Behavioral Health has gained a reputation for providing compassionate, innovative, and successful addiction treatment. Our sterling reputation, articulated by our patients, their families, and our treatment colleagues, was confirmed by Sanford’s perfect survey score in programming from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Credentials and licenses also ensure that the person or persons providing your treatment meet nationally recognized standards for professional practice. Our counselors are master’s level clinicians or above, and many hold multiple licenses. Sanford is led by a growing team of empathetic medical, clinical, and support personnel providing evidence-based treatment to residential, outpatient, and telehealth clients.
Sanford Behavioral Health in Marne, Michigan, serves individuals from every corner of the state of Michigan and beyond. Contact us at 616.202.3326 to learn more about our treatment programs and locations.
Our Locations
Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus
15146 16th AvenueMarne, Michigan 49435
Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus is our newest treatment facility. Located 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, in Marne, Michigan, situated on 18 acres, Sanford West treats eating disorders, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
J.O.H.N. Just One Hero Needed
221 John Street NEGrand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus is our newest treatment facility. Located 12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, in Marne, Michigan, situated on 18 acres, Sanford West treats eating disorders, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Sanford Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders
15146 16th AvenueMarne, Michigan 49435
Sanford (CTED) is a full continuum of care eating disorders treatment facility. In a beautiful, safe environment, we provide residential, day, half-day, family, alums, and outpatient groups. Out recreation therapists offer excursions and experiential therapy.
Sanford Outpatient Center
15146 16th AvenueMarne, Michigan 49435
Sanford Outpatient Center is located at Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus. Here, we offer flexible, innovative, and individualized programs that work with your “real life.” Outpatient treatment extends the continuum of care with day and half-day programs.
Sanford Virtual Programs
15146 16th AvenueMarne, Michigan 49435
As we continue to serve our patients while responding to health and locational concerns, we have implemented and expanded Sanford Virtual Addiction Treatment. We are committed to extending our full continuum of care with day, half-day, family, alumni, and outpatient groups.
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