We all experience setbacks – and the stress, sadness, and anxiety that can come with them. This is where Cherry Health’s behavioral health services come in. Cherry Health can help you manage stress, sadness, worry, grief, trauma, relationship problems, communication problems, substance use, and more, all with one goal: to help you lead the life you deserve.
Access Center
From Overwhelming to Overcoming – Support is Available
Our Behavioral Health Access Center is located within our Heart of the City Health Center in downtown Grand Rapids. This entry point serves as the first contact for those seeking Behavioral Health services at Cherry Health and is designed to provide easy access to care when it is needed most. We aim to see individuals for an initial screening within 48 hours of their contacting us. Individuals will meet with a Behavioral Health Clinician for a screening to determine a plan for care. They, along with a Community Health Worker, will ensure connections to both Cherry Health providers and other community resources are made.
Call or text 988 for free, confidential services 24/7/365.
- 24/7 Statewide Crisis Line: Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL) Toll-free number (800) 273-8255 Call or text 988 Website: https://988lifeline.org/chat/ Individuals using TTY: Call 711, then (800) 273-8255
- Veterans Crisis Line Call (800) 273-8255 or 988, press #1 Text 838255 Online chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Therapy
We work with patients to ease and heal the emotional pain of depression, anxiety, and much more using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, along with other types of therapy. You can work with our therapists to address a wide variety of concerns, including substance use, psychiatric disorders, stress or trauma, family and relationship issues, emotional or sexual abuse, and dealing with life’s unexpected challenges. We provide individual and group treatment as well as consultations with psychiatrists for medications.
In addition to our many behavioral health services for adults, we offer counseling for children and adolescents at Heart of the City Counseling Center. Therapists work with children to address behavior problems, mood concerns, trauma, challenges with family or friends, low self-esteem, communication issues, and other hurdles.
Psychiatric Care & Psychosocial Rehabilitation
We offer Psychiatric medication management to children, adolescents and adults through our outpatient Behavioral Health Counseling Center at Heart of the City Health Center. For new patients seeking these services, the Behavioral Health Consultants in the Access Center will provide an initial screening and assist with connection to our Psychiatry team.
Sheldon Clubhouse and Lakeside Clubhouse provide services to people living with mental illness. Using an evidence-based model, our Clubhouses help people develop new skills and personal relationships, seek education and employment, and ultimately develop both a sense of community and the ability to live independently. We believe that all our members have something to contribute, so staff and members work side by side at both clubhouses. Sheldon Clubhouse and Lakeside Clubhouse are accredited by Clubhouse International and operate under its proven standards. Both clubhouses are open to patients of Cherry Health as well as others living with mental illness in our community.
Substance Use Treatment
People often use alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opiates, and other substances to alleviate anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. This approach may provide temporary relief, but over the long term, it hurts your body without addressing the root cause – and it keeps you from leading the life you deserve. Cherry Health’s treatment programs have put many people on the path to a successful recovery. We help you reduce risky behaviors related to substance use, and if you have a behavioral health challenge you’re dealing with, we can treat that together. Experienced, credentialed therapists lead our traditional outpatient substance use treatment programs, which consist of one-on-one sessions lasting 45 to 60 minutes.
Recovery from opiate use is possible. We help people break the cycle of addiction to heroin and other opioids, including prescription drugs, by providing Methadone, a medication that helps stabilize brain activity and manage withdrawal symptoms, making it easier to get and stay sober. From there, you can engage in therapy and other supportive services to assist in your successful recovery. Patients are referred to services through Network180.
The program includes:
- Comprehensive evaluation and assessment
- Integrated behavioral health therapy
- Integrated primary care medical home
- Individualized treatment planning
- Linkage with community support systems
- Recovery coaching services
- Aftercare planning
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) is an approach to treatment and recovery from opiate use that combines traditional treatment, including individual therapy, along with medications that can help support recovery. Medications can offer multiple benefits, including reducing cravings and urges and minimizing the effects of withdrawal symptoms. In the MOUD setting, a board-licensed provider prescribes medications, including Suboxone/buprenorphine or Vivitrol/naltrexone. These services are offered in an outpatient/primary care setting which removes barriers to treatment. MOUD services include medication management, individual therapy, and recovery coaching services.
At Southside Health Center, our Community Recovery Programs provide ongoing support for adults working through substance use challenges who want help on their recovery journey. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, peer recovery coaching, and resource navigation to housing, employment, health care, and other community resources. We also offer specialized family-focused services for parents and caregivers experiencing substance use challenges.
These programs may be a good fit for people who are 18 years or older, who are currently using substances, at risk of relapse, or have participated in treatment before. Support is also available for people with both substance use and mental health needs. We focus on building hope, strengthening resilience, and empowering participants to create a life that feels meaningful and stable.
Referrals are reviewed within 24 hours, and clients will meet with a licensed clinician within 48 hours to talk through needs and next steps. Most insurance plans, including Medicaid, are accepted; prior authorization from CMH is not required.
To get started, call 616.965.8379 or email CommunitySUDreferrals@cherryhealth.com.
Click here for more information.
Click here for our referral form.
Narcan (naloxone HCI) is a life-saving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. It is a nasal spray drug that restores breathing by blocking opioids’ effects on the brain and has no potential for abuse. Click here to learn more about Narcan and potential signs of overdose. Cherry Health has Narcan vending machines available at the following locations, providing 24-hour access to free opioid overdose reversal kits.