Wedgwood Christian Services: Comprehensive Substance Use Treatment
Wedgwood Christian Services is dedicated to transforming lives in West Michigan by offering specialized mental and behavioral health services, including a comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program. Since 1960, this organization has provided grace-filled care to children, teens, families, and adults facing tough mental health challenges.
Holistic and Client-Centered Care
The SUD treatment at Wedgwood focuses on a holistic, client-centered, and strengths-based approach, emphasizing the Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing modalities. These foundational therapeutic processes guide individuals through stabilization, education, and increasing motivation for sobriety. Services are distinctively Christian and professionally excellent, ensuring care addresses the individual’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Program Offerings and Locations
Wedgwood provides a continuum of care for adolescents and adults, with service availability spanning multiple counties in West Michigan, including Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan. The Muskegon County office is located at 950 West Norton, offering convenient access to care. Key program elements include a comprehensive and thorough assessment and education on the Disease Concept of addiction.
Levels of Treatment
Clients can access various levels of care tailored to their specific needs:
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): This is the most intensive community-based treatment, engaging clients in therapy multiple days per week. The goal is stabilization, education, and deep motivation for sustained sobriety.
- SUD & Mental Health Outpatient: Individual and family therapy are available for addressing life adjustments, mental health problems, and substance use. These services can be accommodated in various offices when outreach or in-home services are not feasible.
- SUD Outreach: Utilizing an experiential model, outreach services are designed to meet clients where they are in their journey.
- Recovery Coaching: Coaches assist clients with vital support, including connection to recovery communities, access to physical health resources, housing assistance, and spiritual support.
Specialized Therapeutic Approaches
Wedgwood integrates several evidence-based practices into its treatment structure to maximize effectiveness:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy
- Seeking Safety
Wedgwood Christian Services is committed to intervening early and providing the necessary tools for individuals and families to find hope and lasting healing from substance use disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the eligibility for the substance use treatment programs?
Wedgwood offers care for adolescents and adults. Eligibility varies based on the specific program, county of residence, and funding source, but services are currently open to new clients.
Do the services include help for co-occurring mental health issues?
Yes, Wedgwood offers SUD & Mental Health Outpatient services, providing individual and family therapy specifically arranged to address co-occurring mental health problems, substance use, and life adjustments.
Is the treatment program faith-based?
Yes, Wedgwood provides distinctively Christian treatment services while maintaining professional excellence in its therapeutic modalities.
