Veterans and first responders at Sanford Behavioral Health JOHN program open house July 2025 enjoying community camaraderie

Fun & Camaraderie at the JOHN Veterans & First Responders Open House!

Thank you to everyone who attended our JOHN Open House last week in honor of our new facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thanks also to Sanford Director of Nursing Natalie Frelix for the fabulous photos! The party was a great success, with Sanford Behavioral Health team members mixing with neighbors, veterans, referral partners, veteran services […]

Why Veterans and First Responders Only Treatment? 4 Questions for Executive Director Matthew VanLiere

Matthew (Matt) VanLiere has a BA in Criminal Justice and 29 years of experience in law enforcement. Matt worked with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department in narcotics investigations (undercover work), bench warrant enforcement, general road patrol, and crisis negotiation. He was an honor guard member for his entire law enforcement career. During his years of […]

Sanford Behavioral Health facility and therapy rooms for veteran and first responder mental health programs

Announcing J.O.H.N. Veterans & First Responders Only Residential Treatment

At Sanford Behavioral Health, we have a history of adapting to the needs of those we treat and the community we serve. At our Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus, we have a full complement of psychiatric and medical providers and staff who offer individualized solutions for long-term recovery from mental health conditions. We saw a […]

Sanford Behavioral Health's J.O.H.N. program residence for veterans, featuring a historic stone and brick building with an American flag under a clear blue sky