ABOUT HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW PATHWAYS CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER- SAGINAW, MI
HealthSource Saginaw Pathways Chemical Dependency Center, located in Saginaw, Michigan, provides inpatient treatment to adults ages 18 and older who are struggling with substance abuse. Healthsource Saginaw is a multi-specialty hospital primarily focused on recovery. The hospital also offers medical rehabilitation and long-term care services. The Behavioral Medicine Department houses the Chemical Dependency Center and provides psychiatric/mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults, including outpatient care.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The facility’s treatment program incorporates elements of the 12-Step recovery program, individualized goal setting, and cognitive restructuring to help build self-confidence and self-esteem in each client. To be admitted, referrals can be submitted by clients, their families or friends, or professionals. The facility accepts admissions 24 hours a day. The intake process begins with a phone screening, followed by a consultation with one of the facility’s physicians to determine final admission.
Throughout treatment, clients may receive evaluation and treatment for co-occurring disorders from White Pine Mental Health Center. The facility offers individual, group, and family therapy, as well as diagnostic and evaluation services and education programs. HealthSource Saginaw provides medically monitored detoxification services with 24-hour medical supervision.
The facility’s website highlights that inpatient treatment offers the advantage of temporary separation from family and work, allowing clients to recover in a stable environment. Inpatient care also enables clients to receive comprehensive treatment addressing the physical, social, and spiritual aspects of addiction. After completing the treatment program, clients receive assistance in coordinating follow-up support.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team includes a physician and other medical staff. However, their credentials are not provided on the facility’s website.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Information about living arrangements and related offerings is currently not available from the facility. One individual polled by Best-rehabs.com gave the facility three out of five stars for accommodations and amenities, while another individual gave four stars. Both respondents gave four stars for meals and nutrition provided at the facility.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At present, Best-rehabs.com has not polled any alumni of the facility. However, there is a single four out of five stars review on the facility’s Google page.[1] The reviewer did not leave any comments.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Best-rehabs.com has polled one friend or family member of a former client of the facility. The anonymous loved one had mixed opinions about the facility. They rated the treatment effectiveness as three out of five stars, accommodations and amenities as four stars, and meals and nutrition as four stars. They strongly agreed that family and loved ones were able to participate in treatment through facility programming but disagreed regarding the availability of counseling options based on the client’s preference, and the facility’s capacity and staff qualifications to treat co-occurring mental health issues alongside substance use disorders. The loved one considered it a strength of the facility that it encourages family participation and is Christian-based. However, they felt that the support staff lacked qualifications. Overall, they disagreed with the statement of whether they would recommend this facility to a friend or loved one considering rehab.
WHAT STAFF SAY
Best-rehabs.com has polled one staff member of the facility. The anonymous employee strongly recommends the facility to individuals considering rehab. They rated the treatment effectiveness as four out of five stars, accommodations and amenities as three stars, and meals and nutrition as four stars. They agreed that the facility is clean and well-maintained, and offers a variety of counseling options based on client preferences. The employee also strongly agreed that the facility is adequately equipped and staffed to treat co-occurring mental health issues alongside substance use disorders. They considered affordability as a strength of the facility but suggested that the downtime for clients could be improved. They concluded their review by stating, “Clients have to be self-motivated.”
FINANCING
The facility does not publish the cost of treatment, but its website indicates that HealthSource Saginaw accepts most insurance plans. The individual plans accepted by the facility are not available for review.
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