Sanford House John Street

About Sanford House John Street

Sanford House John Street is a residential facility for adult men. The center offers an outpatient option, a virtual program, a residential program, a dedicated eating disorder program, and a family program. Sanford House at John Street recognizes that men and women can experience addiction and recovery in different ways, which is why they provide gender-specific services. Their approach is grounded in proven methods and modern therapeutic techniques. The clinical team consists of highly trained therapists with master’s-level credentials, delivering treatment plans designed around each client’s specific needs. Services include group therapy, individual therapy, medical care, and support with medication management.

At Sanford House John Street, residents receive evidence-based treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, mindfulness-based approaches (MBCT), trauma-focused therapy, and art therapy. More recently, the center has added an LGBTQ+ addiction treatment program. Although Sanford House John Street is focused on gender-specific care, they also support people who are gender nonconforming. They accept most major insurance plans, but they do not accept Medicaid. The program is CARF-accredited.

Sanford House John Street is in Grand Rapids, in a convenient setting near medical facilities, universities, and the downtown area. The location is intended to help residents practice maintaining balance between early recovery and everyday life. The interior design is created with men in recovery in mind, featuring large stone walls and a river rock foundation. Bedrooms typically house 2 or 3 clients, and private rooms may be requested, though shared accommodations are encouraged to support connection with housemates. The entire home is arranged to foster community. Residents share meals family-style at a large, custom wooden table. The menu is planned by the Sanford House Chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to support a nutritious, well-rounded lifestyle.

Paying for treatment at Sanford House John Street

Sanford House John Street did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Michigan Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.

Distance to specialized care from Grand Rapids

Measured from the population center of Kent County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

• Nearest medical detox: Grand Rapids, about 2.8 miles
• Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Grand Rapids, about 2.8 miles (4 within 25 miles)
• Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Grand Rapids, about 1.8 miles (11 within 25 miles)

See the Kent County treatment map, methadone clinics near Kent County and Suboxone doctors near Kent County.

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