255 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Located at 255 Division Avenue South in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Guiding Light is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include residential (inpatient) treatment and transitional or sober living housing. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include free care (no payment accepted). Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for men.
Guiding Light is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Kent County, MI has 17 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 673,002 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 71 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 10.5 per 100,000 residents, compared with 18.5 statewide.
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.
Guiding Light lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential and sober living / transitional housing. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Guiding Light accepts no payment accepted. 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.
Guiding Light does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Guiding Light reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
Guiding Light accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult men and clients who have experienced trauma.
Kent County, MI has 17 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 673,002 residents: 5 list detox services, 8 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Guiding Light is #8 of 8 ranked programs in Grand Rapids 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.
Guiding Light has a 3.8-star rating from 106 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 Guiding Light directly at 616-451-0236. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Guiding Light. Our helpline is not affiliated with Guiding Light.
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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 guidinglightworks.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Guiding Light.
