218 Water Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721
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Bear River Outreach – Outpatient provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 218 Water Street in Cheboygan, Michigan. It is a private provider.
Its services 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 Outreach – 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 |
Cheboygan County, MI has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 25,964 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 2 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 Outreach – 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 Outreach – 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 Outreach – 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 Outreach – Outpatient reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Bear River Outreach – Outpatient accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Cheboygan County, MI has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 25,964 residents: 0 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Cheboygan Outpatient – Behavioral and Family Services (Cheboygan, under 1 miles), Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC (Indian River, 17.9 miles), and Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Inc (Saint Ignace, 18.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Bear River Outreach – 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 Outreach – Outpatient. Our helpline is not affiliated with Bear River Outreach – 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 Outreach – Outpatient.
