5739 Highway M-68, Indian River, MI 49749
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Located at 5739 Highway M-68 in Indian River, Michigan, Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC is a public 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, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. 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, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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, veterans, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the hospital licensing authority and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
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.
Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC 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, Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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.
Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC 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. Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, veterans, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
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 Bear River Health Outreach – Outpatient (Harbor Springs, 14.9 miles), Harbor Hall – Greenway (Petoskey, 17.4 miles), and Harbor Hall Health Home – Outpatient and Case Management Service (Petoskey, 17.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC directly at 989-497-2500. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC. Our helpline is not affiliated with Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC.
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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 va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Indian River VA Clinic – Aleda E Lutz VAMC.
