North Kent Guidance Services Grand Rapids

North Kent Guidance Services is an outpatient addiction treatment center and mental health counseling provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan serving individuals, couples and families across West Michigan.

Located at Plainfield and East Beltline, the practice offers substance use disorder treatment, mental health counseling and comprehensive assessment services for adults, adolescents and children. CARF accredited and organized around specialized centers, North Kent Guidance Services delivers person centered care for a diverse community.

Outpatient Treatment Programs

Clients typically begin with a substance abuse assessment at the Assessment Center, where trained clinicians determine the severity of substance use, diagnose dependence or abuse and recommend an appropriate level of care. From there, adults can access outpatient substance use disorder treatment, and adolescents or families can enter the Children and Family Center for adolescent or family focused substance abuse counseling.

Treatment may include individual therapy, couples or family counseling and group support as needed. North Kent Guidance Services uses evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR and motivational interviewing to address addiction alongside co-occurring mental health issues.

The center also offers specialized services through the LGBTQ+ counseling center for identity affirming support.

What to Know

• Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan at Plainfield and East Beltline serving Kent and Montcalm, Ionia and Ottawa counties
• Programs offered: Outpatient substance use treatment, mental health counseling and comprehensive assessments including court and driver's license evaluations
• Who they treat: Adults, adolescents and children, couples, families and the LGBTQ+ community
• Treatment approach: Evidence based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR and motivational interviewing in a person centered model
• Payment options: Accepts most insurance and HMO plans, Medicare and TRICARE, private pay and offers payment plans
• Accreditation: CARF accredited for outpatient substance use disorders and mental health services
• Scheduling: Clinical hours Monday through Friday 7:00am to 9:00pm and Saturday 7:00am to 1:00pm, with early morning, evening and weekend appointments available

To start services at North Kent Guidance Services in Grand Rapids, you can contact the admissions team to schedule an assessment or intake appointment. A clinician will review your needs, verify insurance or discuss payment options and recommend the right outpatient program or specialized center for you or your family.