Marquette General Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission and is fully licensed through the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Systems, Substance Abuse Licensing Section.

Credentials and licenses ensure that the person providing treatment meets nationally recognized standards for professional practice.  Some of the addiction credentials held by professionals at Marquette General Behavioral Health include CAAC (Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor), CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor), and Certified Prevention Specialist (CPC).

Our interdisciplinary team also consists of a physician, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Counselors. 

Our data shows that we consistently exceed national benchmarks in the number of individuals who successfully complete a course of treatment at Marquette General Behavioral Health.  In addition, our studies have shown that 85% of our clients report experiencing a significantly better quality of life as a result of their treatment with MGH and 65% report sobriety one year after discharge.
*Different treatment centers differ in how success rates, or outcomes, are measured.  This often makes it difficult to directly compare one treatment program with another.

Marquette General Behavioral Health maintains small group sizes and low patient-to-counselor ratios.  This allows for maximum personal attention from staff.

Marquette General Behavioral Health offers gender-specific treatment in our Center for Intensive Addiction Services program.  Men and women can benefit from participating in treatment together but there are times when gender-specific treatment can benefit recovery.  When we separate patients by gender, men learn about recovery from other men and women begin to focus on building long-term sobriety with the support of other women.  Gender-specific groups offer the opportunity to talk about sensitive and personal issues that are unique to a gender.

All patients admitted to the Center for Intensive Addiction Services unit undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation of their physical health and receive medical detoxification services, as necessary.

Marquette General Behavioral Health’s abstinence-based approach is tailored to each individual.  The treatment plan is specific to each individual’s physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.  Individualized treatment may also include care for co-occurring medical and/or psychiatric condition/s.

At Marquette General, each person benefits from the availability of experienced professionals which consist of addiction counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses.  On an individual basis, our clinicians work with each patient to ensure that all aspects of addiction and co-occurring disorders are addressed.

Marquette General Behavioral Health has long understood that addiction affects not only the patient but their family, as well.  To help with the healing process family members &/or significant others are encouraged to participate in our treatment programs.  Marital, family, &/or couples counseling is available for all of our patients.

Marquette General Behavioral Health is committed to the belief that recovery happens in a dignified and respectful setting where a person feels safe and can share in fellowship with others.  Patient rooms and several of our group rooms over-look Lake Superior and the surrounding Marquette area.

Treatment by itself is not enough to sustain recovery for most patients.  An aftercare program that includes on-going outpatient services and some type of support group (such as Alcoholics Anonymous) is crucial.  At Marquette General, residential treatment patients are provided with a detailed aftercare plan to continue recovery in his/her community.  All our previous patients are welcome to stay in touch or to contact us at any time for additional support.  Residents from the local area will be referred to our outpatient Continued Care programs.

Marquette General Behavioral Health is “insurance friendly.”  We not only accept insurance but will work with insurance companies on behalf of our clients to find the best payment solutions for them.