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Guiding Light

Grand Rapids, MI

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient
Specializes in Trauma-Informed Men-Only Program Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults

Inpatient center · in Grand Rapids, MI · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Guiding Light

  • Inpatient offered on-site
  • Contact facility for accepted insurance plans
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Guiding Light

Holistic residential and outpatient care for all adults with trauma-informed approach, mental health services, and vocational training support.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Guiding Light at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient

Service settings

Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential, Short-term residential

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Adult men, Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support services

Self-help groups, Housing services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

Verify coverage

Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: No payment accepted

Contact & Location

Address

255 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Facility direct line

616-451-0236

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Guiding Light accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 616-451-0236 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other MI centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Guiding Light offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does Guiding Light have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult men, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Guiding Light use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Guiding Light?
Call the facility directly at 616-451-0236 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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