North Kent Guidance Services LLC: Comprehensive Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
North Kent Guidance Services LLC (NKGS) offers comprehensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse services from their Grand Rapids, MI location, and other sites. Committed to serving individuals, couples, and families, NKGS employs caring and qualified professionals to address a wide array of behavioral and addiction challenges. Recognizing the difficulty of balancing therapy with busy schedules, NKGS provides flexible appointment times, including evening and Saturday hours, ensuring services are readily accessible to those in Kent, Montcalm, Ionia, and Ottawa counties.
Substance Abuse Treatment and Counseling Services
The addiction treatment program at North Kent Guidance Services is integrated with mental health care, focusing on co-occurring disorders. Their services are delivered in an outpatient setting, utilizing individual, group, family, and couples counseling approaches. Treatment modalities are diverse, encompassing evidence-based practices tailored to the unique needs of each client. Specialized services help clients address the underlying causes of addiction and develop effective recovery tools.
Treatment is provided by an experienced team of clinicians, including psychologists and substance abuse specialists. Modalities include a Family Systems Approach, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed Treatment, Solution Focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Furthermore, specialized services like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are offered, which is particularly beneficial for individuals working to overcome traumatic events often linked to substance use.
Areas of Focus
In addition to alcohol abuse and addictions, NKGS addresses numerous related and co-occurring issues that are vital to successful, long-term recovery. These areas include:
- Anxiety and Stress
- Bipolar and Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Codependency
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Grief and Loss
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
North Kent Guidance Services accepts most insurance and HMO plans, striving to make quality care affordable and attainable for the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of substance abuse are treated at NKGS?
NKGS primarily offers treatment for general substance use disorders, including alcohol abuse and other addictions, often integrating this with treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions. Note that some specialized treatments, such as for opioid use disorders, may require a referral to another facility.
Do they offer services for families affected by addiction?
Yes, NKGS provides comprehensive services for individuals, couples, and families, including family counseling as part of their substance use disorder treatment.
What are the clinical hours for scheduling appointments?
Clinical hours generally run Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, and Saturday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. Sunday is closed.
How can I schedule an appointment at the Grand Rapids location?
Appointments for the Grand Rapids location can be scheduled by calling 616-361-5001.
