The Salvation Army Harbor Light

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 person recovery in a supportive environment, combining clinical care with spiritual counseling, case management and legal aid to help clients build lasting change.

Medication Assisted Recovery

Harbor Light's core specialty is comprehensive substance use disorder treatment supported by medication assisted treatment including Suboxone and Vivitrol for opioid and alcohol addiction. The CARF accredited program serves adults through detox, short and long term residential, intensive outpatient and aftercare tracks with 24/7 intake and assessment available.

Treatment combines evidence based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy with individual, group and family counseling plus peer support and spiritual counseling tailored to each client's recovery goals. The integrated model addresses both the physical and emotional roots of addiction, pairing clinical interventions with practical supports such as primary health services, case management and legal aid to remove barriers and sustain progress.

Specialized Care for Women

Harbor Light offers a dedicated intensive outpatient track for pregnant women and women with children, recognizing the unique needs of mothers in recovery. This pathway provides targeted support to help women access treatment while maintaining family connections and responsibilities.

Access and Next Steps

Harbor Light serves clients in person at the Detroit campus on Lawton Street, with wheelchair accessible facilities and 24/7 intake coordination for prompt placement. The program is part of the Salvation Army Great Lakes Division's multi campus Harbor Light System. Payment options include Medicaid and private insurance, sliding scale assistance and free services for those who qualify.