Listings on this page reflect licensed and accredited addiction treatment providers serving Detroit and the surrounding Wayne County area. We surface programs based on a combination of accreditation status (Joint Commission, CARF), state licensure, treatment scope (detox through aftercare), insurance acceptance, and program transparency. Facilities are not paid to appear in this directory, and ranking does not reflect any commercial relationship. Accreditation and licensure are verified against current public records. Programs are reviewed for clinical scope, payment options, and accessibility. Listings are updated when new public data on a facility becomes available. Specialty programs (women's, LGBTQ+ affirming, veterans, young adult) are tagged when documented by the provider. Inclusion is not a clinical endorsement. Anyone considering treatment should verify program details directly with the facility and a licensed provider before making a decision.

Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Detroit, MI

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77 treatment centers in and around Detroit, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, what you can pay, and who the program is built for. Below the listings: what rehab costs here, how to pay for it, and a note from one of our experts.

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	Advanced Rapid Detox	23800 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 100, Farmington Hills MI 48336 Advanced Rapid Detox provides substance use treatment in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The center specializes in safely detoxing clients so they can quickly get their lives back on track and overcome addiction. They have financing available to help offset the costs of treatment. Private Hospital Services Advanced Rapid Detox is a unique facility that focuses on helping guests withdraw from substance…	Detox Inpatient	Private insurance
	Detroit Recovery Project Eastside Health and Wellness Recovery Resource Center	1121 East McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48203 Since 2005, Detroit Recovery Project - Eastside Health and Wellness Recovery Resource Center has been providing proven, holistic addiction treatments to the Detroit, Michigan community. They focus on treating the whole person by integrating primary medical and behavioral healthcare. Clients can access outpatient services for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Their five key pillars for care are health…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan	17667 Pierson Street, Detroit, MI 48219 Located in Detroit, Michigan, in a heavily wooded suburban community northwest of downtown Detroit, is the Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan recovery facility. Adults and adolescents will find faith based services, including residential treatment, that will help them work through drug and alcohol addictions impacting their lives. They have telehealth services, too. Affordable Year-Round Residential Treatment One of the unique…	Inpatient Men
	Mariners Inn	445 Ledyard Street, Detroit, MI 48201 The Mariners Inn in Detroit, Michigan, depends on donations to provide housing and services to their clients. They serve adult and young adult men through residential and outpatient programs. Residential Treatment Program for Men Their residential program is for men 18 years old or older. This is offered to those struggling with substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders, meaning a…	Inpatient Outpatient Men	Medicaid Private insurance
	Quality Behavioral Health Residential and Recovery	6821 Medbury Street, Detroit, MI 48211 Located in Detroit, Michigan, is the treatment facility, Quality Behavioral Health Residential and Recovery. This is a comprehensive addiction treatment facility that offers everything from detox to medication assisted treatment to residential care and recovery housing. They’ll help you work through your addiction to drugs, alcohol, and opioids using evidence based practices that are rooted in person-focused approaches. Mobile Methadone…	Inpatient Outpatient Men
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	Life Challenge Ministries	17667 Pierson St, Detroit, MI 48219 Life Challenge Ministries is a Christ centered addiction treatment center in Detroit, Michigan, serving individuals throughout Southeastern Michigan. The Pierson Street campus combines licensed clinical care with optional faith based recovery, offering trauma informed residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs and standard outpatient counseling. Residents appreciate the supportive, structured environment and the chance to rebuild family connections through long term recovery.…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Quality Behavioral Health - Outpatient	7220 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213 In a suburban community just several blocks north of downtown Detroit, Michigan, is Quality Behavioral Health - Outpatient. This is a facility where men and women can come and receive evidence based services for their drug, alcohol, or opioid abuse disorders. State licensed and CARF accredited, they offer recovery programs that have helped thousands find success in their journey to…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Adult Well Being Services	1423 Field Street, Detroit, MI 48214 Adult Well Being Services is a CARF accredited human services organization providing integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment across Metro Detroit. Serving adults and adolescents, children and families, AWBS offers outpatient therapy, psychiatry and case management, peer support and community based care. With over 70 years of community presence, AWBS delivers person centered treatment designed to meet you…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Black Family Development	2995 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202 Black Family Development operates the HOPE program, a CARF-accredited outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment service based in Detroit, Michigan. HOPE offers individual, group and family counseling for adults and adolescents. They offer clinic-based and home-based options designed to meet clients with a person-centered, community-rooted approach with wraparound supports including case management, crisis intervention and practical advocacy services.…	Outpatient	Medicaid
	CareFirst Community Health Services	8097 Decatur Street, Detroit, MI 48228 CareFirst Community Health Services is a non-profit addiction treatment center in Detroit, Michigan offering outpatient and intensive outpatient programs alongside prevention and community support services. They are CARF accredited and committed to accessible and culturally responsive care for diverse clients and families. What addiction treatment programs are available? CareFirst offers outpatient treatment with five hours per week of group, client,…	Outpatient
	Central City Integrated Health	10 Peterboro Street, Detroit, MI 48201 Central City Integrated Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Detroit, Michigan offering substance use and mental health treatment through an integrated, whole person care model. The team at 10 Peterboro Street provides detox and medication assisted treatment, co-occurring disorder programs and community based support for adults, youth and families. Clients benefit from a "no wrong door" approach, with…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Team Wellness Centers Team East Mack Avenue	6309 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 Team Wellness Centers Team East is a behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Detroit, Michigan offering integrated mental health, substance use and psychiatric services for adults, children and families. Team East operates through an accessible, wraparound model combining clinical care with support for housing, education, and other social needs to remove barriers to recovery. Flexible Treatment for Your Schedule…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Detroit Recovery Project Grand Boulevard	1145 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 Detroit Recovery Project Grand Boulevard is a nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing integrated outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health conditions at its Westside Detroit office. Services include individual and group therapy, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder, psychiatric care and peer recovery support with specialized programming for men, women, young adults and individuals navigating reentry…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Emmanuel House	14750 Saint Marys Street, Detroit, MI 48227 Emmanuel House is a veteran focused addiction treatment and transitional housing provider in Detroit, Michigan offering recovery support for homeless veterans and adults impacted by substance use and mental health challenges. Established in 1997, the organization operates a 60 day residential recovery program, transitional housing for up to 24 months and emergency shelter services, all within a faith guided, structured…	Inpatient
	Jabez Recovery Management Services	2755 Collingwood Street, Detroit, MI 48206 Jabez Recovery Management Services is an addiction treatment center in Detroit, Michigan, offering residential and outpatient programs for adults seeking recovery from substance use disorders. The program provides inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient care, and a wide range of recovery support services designed to help clients rebuild stability. Jabez follows a person centered recovery management approach that combines evidence based counseling…	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	John D. Dingell VA Medical Center	4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is a veteran-focused mental health and addiction treatment provider in Detroit, Michigan. The center offers behavioral health services through the VA Detroit Healthcare System. They provide both inpatient and outpatient programs including specialized care for PTSD, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety and co-occurring mental health needs. Veterans appreciate the crisis support, suicide prevention coordinators…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Nardin Park Recovery Center	9605 West Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48204 Nardin Park Recovery Center is a federally certified outpatient addiction treatment provider serving adults in Detroit, Michigan. The center specializes in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, while also offering co-occurring mental health support, trauma counseling and relapse prevention services. Nardin Park delivers evidence based care with wraparound supports designed to help clients build stability and lasting recovery. Medication…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Positive Images Coplin Street	4875 Coplin Street, Detroit, MI 48215 Positive Images Coplin Street is a women focused addiction treatment center in Detroit, Michigan, providing a continuum of substance use disorder services for women and families. Located at 4875 Coplin Street, this nonprofit therapeutic recovery community offers residential treatment, intensive outpatient programming (IOP) and traditional outpatient care to support women at every stage of recovery. As a CARF accredited and…	Inpatient Outpatient Women	Medicaid Private insurance
	Sobriety House	2081 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 Sobriety House is a CARF accredited residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment center for adult men in Detroit, Michigan. Established in 1964, the program offers evidence based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, individual counseling and group therapy, family therapy and trauma counseling for men navigating addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Sobriety House delivers person…	Inpatient Outpatient Men	Medicaid Private insurance
	Capuchin Soup Kitchen Jefferson House	8311 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48214 Capuchin Soup Kitchen Jefferson House is a CARF accredited residential substance use disorder treatment program in Detroit serving indigent adult men. Operating since 1976 the 12 bed facility offers a long term therapeutic community model with typical stays of six to nine months. Jefferson House provides free and structured recovery care that combines community living, 12 step participation, and work…	Inpatient Men
	New Light Recovery Center	300 West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48203 New Light Recovery Center is an outpatient addiction treatment provider in Detroit, Michigan specializing in medication for opioid use disorder and comprehensive recovery support. Since 1996, the center has offered methadone maintenance and Suboxone, Vivitrol and counseling services to adults throughout Southeastern Michigan. The program was the first MOUD provider in Michigan accredited by CARF and blends medical care with…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	The Salvation Army Harbor Light	3737 Lawton Street, Detroit, MI 48208 The Salvation Army Harbor Light is a nonprofit substance use disorder treatment program located in Detroit, Michigan offering a full continuum of care from detox through outpatient and aftercare services. The program integrates medication assisted treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy, peer support and family therapy to treat alcohol and opioid addiction and co-occurring disorders in adults. Harbor Light emphasizes whole…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Elmhurst Home Mens Treatment Facility	12007 Linwood, Detroit, MI 48206 Elmhurst Home Mens Treatment Facility is a nonprofit addiction treatment center in Detroit, Michigan offering residential and outpatient programs for men in recovery. The facility provides evidence based substance use disorder treatment and support for cooccurring mental health needs. Since 1972, Elmhurst Home has served the Detroit community with a "Recovery with Dignity" philosophy and a commitment to accessible structured…	Inpatient Men	Medicaid
	Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Genesis House 3	2015 Webb Street, Detroit, MI 48206 Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Genesis House 3 is a women focused addiction treatment center in Detroit, Michigan offering a full continuum of care for women seeking recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. The program serves women referred by courts and police, treatment agencies and community hotlines with services that include medically supervised detox and residential treatment,…	Detox Inpatient Women	Medicaid
	Team Wellness Center Team East Clinic	3646 Mount Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207 Team Wellness Center — Team East Clinic is a mental health and addiction treatment provider in Detroit, Michigan offering integrated outpatient care for individuals and families facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. The clinic provides therapy and psychiatric services, medication assisted treatment and crisis stabilization programming to support recovery at every stage. With a focus on whole…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance

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“As we focus on outreach and treatment from the 130 drug rehab centers available in Detroit, let’s keep these “smaller” threats in mind.”

The opioid epidemic has drawn a lot of attention to drug overdoses in Detroit. A majority of the overdose deaths that have occurred in the Motor City over the past decade have involved opioids. But as this threat looms, we can’t let other threats get lost in its shadow. The fact is, 41% of Detroit overdose deaths involve cocaine. This drug is the second most abused substance in Wayne County. And it’s second to alcohol, not opioids.

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What to know about rehab in Detroit

How We Rank Listings

Listings on this page reflect licensed and accredited addiction treatment providers serving Detroit and the surrounding Wayne County area. We surface programs based on a combination of accreditation status (Joint Commission, CARF), state licensure, treatment scope (detox through aftercare), insurance acceptance, and program transparency. Facilities are not paid to appear in this directory, and ranking does not reflect any commercial relationship.

Accreditation and licensure are verified against current public records.
Programs are reviewed for clinical scope, payment options, and accessibility.
Listings are updated when new public data on a facility becomes available.
Specialty programs (women's, LGBTQ+ affirming, veterans, young adult) are tagged when documented by the provider.

Inclusion is not a clinical endorsement. Anyone considering treatment should verify program details directly with the facility and a licensed provider before making a decision.

Rehab in Detroit: What to Know

Detroit is the seat of Wayne County and the population center of southeast Michigan, and its treatment landscape reflects the scale of the region. There are 78 licensed addiction treatment facilities serving Detroit, ranging from hospital-based detox programs to community outpatient clinics and recovery housing. Most operate under the public behavioral health system overseen by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network and the statewide Michigan rehab directory, which together coordinate Medicaid-funded care across the county.

The county behavioral health authority, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), contracts with more than 75 providers at over 125 locations across Wayne County and operates a 24-hour access line for screening, crisis stabilization, and referrals into addiction treatment programs. Major hospital systems, including Henry Ford Health, Detroit Medical Center, and Ascension, also operate inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services within the city. The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center serves veterans with substance use and co-occurring conditions.

Detroit sits near the center of one of the most fentanyl-affected regions in the Midwest. Wayne County has the highest overdose death rate of any county in Michigan, and roughly four of every five overdose deaths in the county involve fentanyl, the synthetic opioid driving overdose risk nationally. That context shapes how Detroit treatment programs operate: most offer medication-assisted treatment, dual-diagnosis care, and harm-reduction-informed services as standard rather than optional.

The 36th District Court runs a nationally recognized Drug Treatment Court and Veterans Treatment Court, both of which partner with DWIHN to route eligible defendants into community-based treatment instead of jail. Wayne County also has an active naloxone distribution network, syringe service programs licensed through the city, and a county-wide overdose-response infrastructure built out over the past five years.

Cost of Rehab in Detroit

Treatment costs in Detroit generally track Michigan state averages, with some variation by setting, length of stay, and program intensity. Michigan ranks among the more affordable Midwest states for residential treatment, and prices for Detroit city programs are not published as a standardized figure.

Most cost differences reflect the level of care and whether a program operates inside a hospital system, a community nonprofit, or a private residential facility. Verifying rehab benefits with your insurance carrier before admission is the most reliable way to estimate your actual out-of-pocket cost.

These state averages represent total program cost rather than daily rates, and the actual price a Detroit resident pays will depend on factors specific to their situation.

Treatment setting inpatient, outpatient, or residential

Program length 30, 60, or 90 days

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How to Pay for Rehab in Detroit

Of the 78 treatment facilities in Detroit, the majority accept some form of insurance or public funding. Self-payment and private insurance are the most commonly accepted, but Medicaid through the Healthy Michigan Plan and Medicare are also widely supported, reflecting the city's reliance on public behavioral health coverage.

Most Detroit residents combine more than one payment source to cover the full cost of treatment. The sections below outline how each major payment type works in Wayne County.

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary substance use treatment for Detroit residents age 65 and older, as well as for younger adults who qualify due to disability. Part A typically applies to inpatient hospital-based detox and rehab, while Part B applies to outpatient counseling and medication management. Part D applies to prescription medications used in recovery, including buprenorphine. Coverage details, prior authorization requirements, and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan.

Medicaid and the Healthy Michigan Plan

Michigan's Medicaid program and the Healthy Michigan Plan (the state's Medicaid expansion) both cover the full continuum of substance use disorder treatment, including inpatient and outpatient care, behavioral therapy, peer recovery support, and medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders. In Wayne County, public behavioral health benefits are administered through DWIHN as the regional prepaid inpatient health plan, which coordinates access to its provider network.

Military Benefits

Veterans living in Detroit have direct access to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, which provides inpatient detox, outpatient treatment, MAT, and dual diagnosis care. Active-duty service members and their families covered by TRICARE can use 11 facilities in the city that accept the program. Treatment resources for veterans and military families often include trauma-informed care, PTSD programming, and connections to VA benefits coordinators.

Insurance and Private Pay

Most major commercial insurance plans cover substance use treatment under federal parity law. Michigan strengthened parity protections in 2024 under Public Act 41, which requires commercial insurers to cover mental health and substance use disorder treatment at the same level as physical health care. Common in-network carriers in southeast Michigan include:

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare
Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare

Other Low-Cost Options

Detroit residents without insurance can access sliding-scale fees at 41 facilities and financial assistance at 42 facilities. Many community-based providers contracted with DWIHN provide care at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible Wayne County residents, regardless of insurance status, through state and federal substance use disorder block grants.

Free Treatment Programs

Seven Detroit facilities offer free treatment to qualifying clients, typically funded through state opioid settlement dollars, federal SAMHSA grants, or county behavioral health contracts. Some nonprofit and faith-based programs offer scholarship beds for individuals without insurance or financial means. Rehab scholarships and other no-cost treatment pathways are available through select providers in the area.

Levels of Care Available in Detroit

Detroit has 20 medical detox facilities, 34 inpatient rehab programs, 65 outpatient clinics, and 22 sober living homes. Most facilities offer co-occurring (dual diagnosis) care, reflecting the high overlap between substance use and mental health conditions among Wayne County residents.

Medical detox. Detox is the supervised first stage of treatment for people physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances. Detroit detox programs operate inside hospital systems and freestanding facilities, with medical staff monitoring withdrawal and administering medications when appropriate. Supervised medical detox typically lasts 3 to 10 days, depending on the substance and the person's medical history.

Inpatient rehab. Inpatient or residential treatment provides 24-hour care in a structured setting. Programs range from short-term (28 days) to long-term (90 days or longer) and combine individual therapy, group counseling, medication management, and recovery skills training. Residential treatment is often recommended for people with severe substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, or unstable home environments.

Standard outpatient. Outpatient care lets people continue work, school, or family responsibilities while attending counseling and medication appointments. Detroit has the largest outpatient network of any city in Michigan, and most clinics offer evening and weekend hours. Outpatient and intensive outpatient programs can be an entry point for people with mild-to-moderate substance use disorders or a step-down option after residential care.

Dual diagnosis care. Co-occurring treatment addresses substance use and mental health conditions in the same program. With 66 facilities offering this model, Detroit residents living with co-occurring depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder have access to integrated care across nearly the entire treatment network.

Sober living and aftercare. Recovery housing supports people transitioning out of residential treatment by providing structured, substance-free housing alongside continued counseling and peer support. Continuing care and rehab aftercare often combine sober living with outpatient therapy, medication management, and 12-step or peer recovery groups.

Many Detroit programs include behavioral therapy and counseling approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and contingency management as part of standard treatment.

Specialty Programs in Detroit

Detroit's treatment network includes facilities that serve specific populations and address particular substance use patterns. Specialty programming reflects the city's demographic diversity and the substances most affecting Wayne County residents.

Specialty programming is most often layered on top of standard clinical care rather than offered as a separate track. A women's program, for example, typically uses the same evidence-based therapies as a general program but in a gender-specific setting that addresses trauma, parenting, and safety in ways that improve engagement and completion.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Detroit

Detroit residents can access a range of free or low-cost services beyond the formal treatment network. These include crisis lines, harm reduction supplies, public behavioral health intake, and community-based recovery support. Most are funded through Wayne County, the state of Michigan, the federal SAMHSA block grant, or opioid settlement dollars, and most are available regardless of insurance status. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the recommended first point of contact for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis (see crisis support and suicide prevention resources).

Crisis lines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988. 24/7 free and confidential support for substance use crisis, suicidal thoughts, and emotional distress.
DWIHN 24-hour access and crisis line — 1-800-241-4949. The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network access line for screening, crisis response, and linkage to providers in Wayne County. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

Wayne County and city resources

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) — 1-800-241-4949. Wayne County's public behavioral health authority. Coordinates Medicaid-funded substance use treatment, mental health care, and recovery support across more than 75 contracted providers. dwihn.org
Detroit Health Department Behavioral Health Program — 313-876-4000. City-run program providing naloxone education and distribution, syringe service program licensing, and substance use prevention outreach across Detroit. detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-health-department
Michigan 211 (United Way for Southeastern Michigan) — Dial 211 or 1-800-552-1183. Free, 24/7 information and referral service connecting Wayne County residents to behavioral health, housing, food, and financial assistance programs. unitedwaysem.org

Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention

Well Wayne Stations — Free naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips are distributed at locations across Wayne County. endoverdosewayne.org
Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG) — 313-963-3434. Located at 1300 W. Fort Street, Detroit. Operates a weekly syringe exchange and provides harm reduction supplies and HIV/HCV testing. chagdetroit.org
NEXT Distro Michigan — Online and mail-based harm reduction program providing free naloxone, sterile syringes, and safer-use supplies to Michigan residents. nextdistro.org/michigan
Michigan Naloxone Direct Portal — Free naloxone for community-based organizations through the state health department. michigan.gov/naloxone

Veterans and military

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center — 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201. Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic: 313-576-1000 ext. 63157. Same-day walk-in evaluation for substance use and mental health concerns, plus inpatient detox, MAT, and dual diagnosis care for enrolled veterans. va.gov/detroit-health-care
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.

Government and Medicaid

Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid expansion) — Covers inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, MAT, and behavioral health services for adults ages 19 to 64 at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Apply at michigan.gov/healthymiplan or by calling 1-855-789-5610.
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator — Searchable national directory of licensed treatment facilities, including Detroit-area programs. findtreatment.gov

Community and faith-based

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan — 248-559-1147. Counseling, recovery support, and case management for individuals and families in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. ccsem.org

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Detroit

Wayne County has the highest overdose death rate of any county in Michigan, driven primarily by fentanyl in the illicit drug supply. State and county data over the past three years show both the scale of the crisis and the early signs of progress from expanded naloxone distribution and treatment access.

Michigan's overdose death rate declined nearly five times faster than the national average between 2021 and 2023. State health officials credit the drop in part to the Michigan Naloxone Direct Portal, which provides free naloxone to community groups, and to expanded distribution of fentanyl and xylazine test strips.

The decline has not been evenly distributed: Black residents and American Indian or Alaska Native residents in Michigan remain 2.8 and 2.2 times more likely, respectively, to die of an overdose than White residents (see national substance use statistics for broader context).

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