ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES (UMATS) IN ANN ARBOR, MI
University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services (UMATS), located in Ann Arbor, Mich., offers outpatient treatment and detoxification to adolescents and adults struggling with substance use disorders. The facility sits on the northeast quadrant of the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. In addition to offering treatment for addiction, UMATS also conducts clinical research on substance use disorders and has a mission to train the next generation of clinicians and research scientists.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The treatment program at University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services implements a number of evidence-based therapy options for a wide range of clients, including adolescents, young adults, college students, health professionals, and individuals with a dual diagnosis. To be admitted, clients should begin by calling the facility to schedule an appointment. Intensive outpatient programming is available for adults in the mornings and for adolescents in the afternoons.
Clients of the UMATS outpatient program receive individual, group, couples, and family therapy as well as evaluations, consultations, and referrals. Treatment is personalized and focused on physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Participants in need of detoxification from alcohol, opiates, or other drugs may receive medication including buprenorphine (Suboxone).
Friends and family members are welcome to participate in treatment with the client. The clinical team at UMATS monitors clients for symptoms of depression and anxiety throughout treatment, and refers to on-site psychiatrists when necessary.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services includes physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and primary care clinicians.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing there have been three alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com. All three alumni said they would recommend University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services to a friend or loved one seeking treatment. Two of the three reviewers said they believed the treatment they received was worth the cost. The anonymous clients gave the facility four and five out of five stars for cleanliness, and two and five stars for exercise options.
The alumni strongly agreed that there are many counseling options to choose from, strongly agreed that the facility is adequately equipped and staffed to treat co-occurring mental health problems, and agreed that facility staff are experienced and well-trained. When asked about strengths of the facility, they mentioned highly qualified staff members and great facilities. None of the alumni mentioned any weaknesses when asked what could be improved. One alum also added, “They are the best available in the state. The doctors and rehab specialists were all highly qualified to treat me.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
At the time of this writing there have been five friends or family members of clients polled by Best-rehabs.com. Four of the five reviewers said they would recommend University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services to others. The anonymous loved ones gave the facility four and five out of five stars for affordability and pricing, four and five stars for cleanliness, and four and five stars for exercise options.
Four reviewers agreed that there are many counseling options to choose from, and all five loved ones said that facility staff are experienced and well-trained. When asked about strengths of the facility, loved ones praised the staff, said that treatment was personalized, well-priced, and that aftercare options are available for those who need it. When asked how the facility could improve, one reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with wait times. Another said treatment effects were not long-lasting for his loved one. One reviewer wrote, “The staff here were excellent, very friendly, helpful and caring. You could tell they were not just in it for the paycheck, that they genuinely cared about helping people.”
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided by University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services regarding its costs. However, two of three alumni and five of five friends and family members of clients who were polled by Rehab.com expressed satisfaction with the price of treatment. Clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for additional information regarding insurance and pricing information.