Best Halfway House Grand Rapids Near Me

Jane Doel: Horrible experience. I should have reported the mistreatment I had received while there to the owner however she never came around after she had gotten me admitted into the program. She was great when first meeting with her and made me feel like she really cared about me and told me she would check in with me frequently and stop by but then once I signed everything and settled in Rae (the owner) never came back to see me at all or check in on me- like all she cared about was getting me in there and gaining profit from me. Even worse however, her staff were horrible. I was forced to share information about my current health issues I was being treated for during my stay there due to my addiction in group therapy. Once I said I do not want to talk about this in front of everyone and would rather talk about this in private at individual therapy I was then told that I must share with the group and talk about it in group or else I was “not participating.” If you decline to participate in group therefore you are deciding not to participate in treatment which they threatened would result in me being discharged from the program against medical advice and therefore my insurance likely will not cover any of the cost for my duration of my stay. I hesitantly stayed due to fear of being stuck with an out of pock expense of thousands of dollars. Sharing my medical information and diagnosis in group therapy without my consent and against my will is very unethical and a HIPPA violation. To this day I cringe when I hear anyone say Sanford House. Also If you look at any of their job posts on indeed you will see that they underpay their staff. Pretty sad considering how much money they take in from all of their services and inpatient and outpatient services. I never spoke up like I said due to fear of being released against medical advice and being stuck with a hefty bill and also being newly sober I was scared to advocate for myself. Now years later and sober for years after going elsewhere after this horrible stay at Sanford I can honestly say I am disgusted in this boujee overpriced rehab and feel taken advantage of when I was at my worst.

Lauren Zolinski: I absolutely could not recommend Sanford House enough. It was my second shot at rehab and was after 10+ years of abusing alcohol. I went during COVID so It was a mix of guys and girls at John Street. I truly owe the life I have now to the staff and program. I am over 450 days sober. Just got engaged and getting married in less than a year. I actually fell in love with Grand Rapids when I stayed at the house and moved here from across state, which is where I met my now fiancée.

Sarah Kluz: Saved many lives😁 Wonderful sataff. Great place to learn how to start sober living. Highly recommended.

Ed Fish: I wanted to share this post -- and I rarely post anywhere -- because it might help others seeking seeking substance abuse treatment for a loved one. When we checked my sister into Sanford House it was the third treatment facility she has been to in the last 10 years. What we, and more importantly she, found was a dedicated and caring staff, first class professional care, and an environment that was conducive to recovery (unlike either a hospital or the country club environments she had experienced earlier). My sister left in a far better state than we have seen before, though as anyone who has seen another person go through recovery knows, it really is day by day. What Sanford House's entire team --the Greens as well as the entire group of caring, talented professionals-- gave my sister, however, was techniques to use in her life that fit her. The really special thing that occurred, however, was that a staff member noticed certain attentional and recall issues that my sister was having, and rather than just chalking it up to detox issues, got her to a doctor. It turned out that my sister suffers from previously undiagnosed early onset Alzheimers, which required additional medical care that she is now receiving. I know this is longer than most posts, but I wanted to try to find a way to convey how indebted we are to Sanford House and how unqualifiedly we would recommend them for anyone seeking to help themselves or a loved one with substance abuse treatment.

Maxie Bryant: Wonderful diverse program, caring staff, and a perfect place for women in recovery. A true blessing.

Suzanne Meinke: Sanford House is the best! They provide comprehensive care to women struggling with addictions, in an environment that is warm and welcoming. The staff are knowledegable, and committed to providing patients with tools they can use to maintain their sobriety. As a therapist, I'm proud to refer patients to Sanford House, and feel confident that they will receive the best care possible.

James Guarino: Very nice facility a lot of history and well kept on modern renovation.

Jennifer Peak: Sanford house changed my life and offered me support, comfort and education about my life choices and illness. Truly a blessing. The staff is kind, caring and understanding.Leslie is a fabulous chef on top of all the other wonderful things in the home. The beds are so comfortable and it provides a wonderful envoirnment for recovery.

Medic 1647: Wonderful and safe place for desperate women to go to when they need help.

Kelly Gerth: Seeking treatment in the Grand Rapids, or surrounding areas? Look no further than Sanford House, Cherry st (for women) and Sanford House on John St (for men) I always encourage people seeking help to fully research any facility; Sanford House wil live up to your expectations, as long as you are looking for an intimate, comfortable, environment, in a beautifully built home complete with the "homey" feel. Limited populations make it so each person is able to get the proper attention and help, being that each person uses differently, and each person recovers differently. Highly recommend.

Kids LearningCenter: I did not go there but my mom does that is why I rate 5