Mental Health Treatment

Together, we can work toward improving your mental health.

Nearly one in five American adults live with a mental health condition. The NIH suggests that only half of people who suffer from mental disorders receive treatment. At our mental health rehab in Michigan, we look at the whole person with psychiatric and medical assessments at intake. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we understand the challenges of managing mental health and are committed to providing comprehensive treatment programs.

Located in Marne, Michigan (12 minutes from Grand Rapids), our mental health primary treatment program is individualized to meet each patient's unique needs and goals. Currently, our mental health program is a virtual intensive outpatient program. Stay tuned for upcoming residential and day programs for mental health.

Please get in touch with our team today at 616.202.3326 to better understand how our programs can help youย and how our programs can support your journey toward wellness. Together, we can work towards improving your mental health.

What We Treatย 

In 2024, Sanford Behavioral Health opened its virtual intensive outpatient program for primary mental health conditions. This means individuals with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • PTSD
  • Trauma
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Other mental health conditions

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for Mental Healthย 

Our programs are trauma-focused, and we utilize the primary therapeutic intervention for these disorders, dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT). We also use other therapies depending on the individual.

DBT teaches individuals interpersonal effectiveness skills, mood regulation, and distress tolerance. Distress tolerance is really about how to accept life-on-life stressors and manage them without having oneโ€™s mental health falter when inevitable stressors get in the way.

Learn more about our virtual outpatient programs.

Mental Health Outpatient Program

Our Mental Health Outpatient Therapy Program ensures a seamless transition from the virtual intensive outpatient level of care. We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive support, and family support groups to keep the client and family involved.

  • Seamless Continuum of Care: Sanford "follows you home" with continuing outpatient support without interruption.
  • Admission criteria: Medically stabilized, psychiatrically stabilized with medication, score of low to medium risk on the Columbia Suicide Screener (medium risk for in-person sessions).
  • Primary Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder, bi-polar type I and II, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), other personality disorders, and other primary mental health diagnoses.
  • Comprehensive and Personalized Support: Sanford offers a full continuum of care, including individual therapy, psychoeducation, and life skills training. Each client receives a tailored treatment plan to meet their unique needs.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Outpatient services are designed to fit into our client's real life. This makes it easier for them to balance recovery with other responsibilities such as work or family. Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, virtual or in-person appointments
  • Family Support Groups: Free family support groups are available to loved ones. These groups educate families about mental health and provide them with tools to support their loved one's recovery, maintaining a strong support network.
  • Expert Team: We are proud of our qualified and experienced, psychiatrist-led interdisciplinary team. The treatment team, includes therapists, dietitians, and support staff, who are dedicated to providing the highest quality care. All programs are backed by our medical team.

Program Highlights:

  • Individual Therapy: Ongoing one-on-one sessions with our caring licensed therapists.
  • Psychoeducation: Gain a deeper understanding of your mental health and learn effective coping mechanisms to self-regulate and manage your mental health symptoms.
  • Life Skills Training: Build practical skills for daily living, enhancing your independence and confidence.
  • Modalities used:ย DBT, CBT, exposure therapy, ACT, and trauma-informed counseling.
  • Family Program: Free Family and Friends Support group is offered.

Our Processย 

At Sanford Behavioral Health, we treat individuals with mental health disorders who have experienced impairment in social, family, and work functioning. Indeed, they are not able to participate in routine daily activities and have not been able to employ the necessary coping skills to compensate for this.

Criteria for admission to our treatment program include demonstrating a genuine interest and internal motivation in working towards the goals of recovery. The individual must be able to understand and comply with the program's requirements and is likely to participate in treatment with the structure and supervision afforded by the program.

Assessment and Admission

Client assessment at Sanford Behavioral Health is an ongoing process that begins before the client is admitted and continues throughout treatment.

Pre-admission information, as well as observations made at the time of admission, will be used to determine the level of care. Information is shared with medical and clinical staff. All admissions are approved by the Medical and Clinical teams. Interviews with potential clients prior to intake allow them to provide information about their presenting issues from their perspective.

Pre-Admission information gathered includes:ย 

  • Psychiatric history
  • Suicide/homicide risk
  • Trauma history
  • Trauma symptoms
  • Self-harm history and current behaviors
  • Circumstances precipitating the pending admission
  • Substance of choice and most recent pattern of use
  • Other co-occurring disorders
  • Eating disorder history
  • Diagnostic history
  • Medication history
  • Previous program information
  • Other healthcare needs
  • Legal status
  • Referral source
  • Any accommodations or assistive interventions the client may need

All medications are reviewed prior to acceptance for admission. A review of records and notes from the prescribing physician will be considered.ย This information is used to determine the appropriateness of admission to Sanford Behavioral Health based on the clientโ€™s psychiatric and physical health status.

Mental Health Services Include

  • Trauma-Informed Care: Grounded in and directed by a thorough understanding of the neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma, loss, and violence on humans and is informed by awareness of the prevalence of these experiences in persons who receive behavioral health services;
  • Motivational Interviewing: A goal-directed, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavioral change by helping clients explore and resolve ambivalence;
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A therapeutic approach that aims to influence dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure; the objective is to identify and monitor thoughts, assumptions, beliefs, and behaviors that are related and accompanied by debilitating negative emotions and to identify those which are dysfunctional, inaccurate, or simply unhelpful, this is done in an effort to replace or transcend them with more realistic and useful alternatives;
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): A psychological method developed to treat persons with borderline personality disorder, combining standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality testing with concepts of mindful awareness, distress tolerance, and acceptance. The appropriate treatment activity and intervention depends on the clientโ€™s needs, strengths, history, and motivation in treatment.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on developing psychological flexibility by fostering acceptance of difficult thoughts and emotions while simultaneously encouraging commitment to actions aligned with one's values. In ACT, individuals learn to observe and accept their internal experiences without judgment, allowing them to disengage from unhelpful patterns of avoidance and control. Instead of attempting to change or suppress distressing thoughts and feelings, clients are encouraged to develop mindfulness skills to become more present in the moment and engage in actions that are in line with their values and goals. Through experiential exercises, metaphors, and mindfulness techniques, clients learn to identify their core values and take committed action steps towards living a meaningful and fulfilling life, even in the presence of discomfort or adversity. The ultimate goal of ACT is to enhance psychological flexibility and resilience, empowering individuals to effectively navigate life's challenges and pursue a rich, value-driven life.

Medication Management & Support

The client may need medication management and support for an unidentified time with the goal to support this through utilizing individualized interventions for the client and to move with them as the client moves through the recovery process, utilizing therapeutic services such as individual, family/support system, and group counseling. In this process, the goal is to utilize 2 to 3 professionals in the client process โ€“ a psychiatrist, a mental health professional such as the primary therapist, and another professional who facilitates a supplemental service, such as a grief and loss group or an addictions counselor who is helping to address substance abuse issues, as needed.

Collaborative Care Teams

All professionals work as a team to coordinate care through treatment team meetings and individual consultations between the professional staff. The clinical director and clinical manager ensure the continuation of care and facilitate treatment team meetings to discuss cases regularly, receive clinical feedback, and provide clinical oversight.

 

Treatment plans will be developed and updated by the client and their individual mental health professional. Plans will pull from individual strengths, needs, abilities, preferences, and cultural factors while utilizing appropriate therapeutic interventions. The client, clinical director, clinical manager, mental health professional, psychiatrist, and other relevant treatment providers that have been granted consent will have knowledge of the treatment plan(s) and progress toward meeting goals and objectives.

 

All mental health professionals have elevated levels of cultural competencies and attend training to maintain these competencies. Cultural and ethnic values will be identified in the assessment process and incorporated into treatment planning as the client chooses.

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What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?

Co-occurring disorders can be challenging to diagnose because the presence of one disorder can interfere with the diagnosis of the other. For example, a person seeking treatment for depression or anxiety may under-report or deny their alcohol use. Effective treatment of co-occurring disorders is diagnosis-driven, and a comprehensive evaluation is crucial.

Our mental health treatment programs address co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, through integrated therapy and medication management. Our psychiatrist-led team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, licensed therapists, and addiction counselors work together to create plans for each patient to address all aspects of mental health. The most effective care integrates addiction and mental health treatment with complex or acute conditions. Our services may include the following:

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
  • Evidence-based approaches
  • Medication management
  • Family support and education
  • 12-step meetings
  • Recreational therapy

At Sanford Behavioral Health, we understand the unique challenges of managing co-occurring disorders. We are committed to providing evidence-based, integrated treatment to support overall mental health and wellness.

Our Co-Occurring Treatment Programs for Addiction & Eating Disorders

Sanford Behavioral Healthโ€™s treatment for addiction and eating disorders focuses on evaluation, stabilization, skill acquisition, and a smooth transition to long-term treatment management.ย Our programs forย addiction,ย eating disorders, and co-occurring conditions include the following:
  • Residential treatment
  • Partial hospitalization (day programs)
  • Intensive outpatient (3/hours 3/days per week)
  • Group, individual, family, and outpatient therapy
  • In-person and virtual options
Nearly one in five American adults live with a mental health condition, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH).ย  Twenty percent of those with a drug or alcohol dependence will also have a diagnosable mental health condition. More than 60% of individuals with an eating disorder with have an anxiety disorder. Consequently, there is a rising demand for accurate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health issues, especially considering the aftermath of the pandemic, and the worldwide reach of mental health crises. Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus is prepared with innovative, cost-effective, and proactive programs to rise to the challenge.

The Prevalence of Co-Occurring Disorders

According to research by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, 29% of individuals with mental health disorders also struggle with substance use disorders (SUDs). This is almost double the prevalence of SUD in the general population. The following co-occurring conditions are the most prevalent:

  • Eating disorders - Most studies show that 15% to 32% of women with substance use disorders meet the criteria for an eating disorder at some time.
  • Depression - 80% of those with an alcohol use disorder experience depressive symptoms, and 30% meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - As many as one-third of patients entering addiction treatment meet the criteria for PTSD.
  • Anxiety disorders - Anxiety disorders (e.g., agoraphobia, panic disorder, social phobias, general anxiety disorder) are present in 10% to 60% of SUD patients.

At Sanford Behavioral Health, our approach includes evidence-based therapy and medication management to address the unique challenges of managing multiple conditions. So please don't wait to learn more about our mental health treatment program.

How Can a Mental Health Treatment Program Help You?

A mental health treatment program can provide you with the tools you need to manage your mental health. The first step in a treatment program is an assessment, which can help you and your treatment team to understand your needs. From there, you will work with our medical and clinical team to develop a treatment plan. This plan may include therapy, medication, and other support. The goal of treatment is to help you live a full and productive life. A mental health treatment program can give you the skills and resources you need to cope with challenges, build positive relationships, and achieve your goals.

Learn More About Sanford Behavioral Health's Mental Health Treatment Programs

At Sanford Behavioral Health, our mental health treatment programs are designed to address co-occurring disorders and provide comprehensive care. We understand the extraordinary challenges of managing multiple conditions and are committed to providing evidence-based, integrated treatment. Don't put off getting help if you or a family member is dealing with a substance use, eating disorder, or co-occurring mental health condition. We offer services within our programs to ensure you receive a "continuum of care." Contact us today at 616.202.3326 to learn more about our mental health treatment program in Marne, Michigan. We are here for you.

How Much Does Treatment Cost?

The cost of mental health treatment is an expense most individuals have never planned or budgeted for, and there are many contributing factors. The question of treatment cost does not have a simple answer; insurance coverage, financial circumstances, and treatment programs are different for each person. Sanford works with most insurance companies to utilize the best possible coverage and benefits. 616.202.3326

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