1325 South Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
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Located at 1325 South Otsego Avenue in Gaylord, Michigan, Bear River Health – Outpatient is a private addiction treatment program.
Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Bear River Health – Outpatient is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Otsego County, MI has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 26,083 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is one of 4 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Bear River Health – Outpatient lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Bear River Health – Outpatient accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Bear River Health – Outpatient does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Bear River Health – Outpatient reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Bear River Health – Outpatient accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Otsego County, MI has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 26,083 residents: 0 list detox services, 4 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Bear River Health – Outpatient is #2 of 5 ranked programs in Gaylord in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Bear River Health – Outpatient has a 3.0-star rating from 1 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Bear River Health – Outpatient directly at 231-751-0070. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Bear River Health – Outpatient. Our helpline is not affiliated with Bear River Health – Outpatient.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of bearriverhealth.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Bear River Health – Outpatient.
