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Guiding Light

Grand Rapids, MI

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient

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

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Direct line to Guiding Light: 616-451-0236

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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: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level 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
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Adult men, Clients who have experienced trauma
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full 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: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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