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Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services

17667 Pierson Street, Detroit, MI 48219

4.2 42 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care7 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment4 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.5 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.86 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.55 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 42 Google reviews (4.2★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services

Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 17667 Pierson Street in Detroit, Michigan. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, 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 Medicare, Medicaid, 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, men, seniors or older adults, veterans, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.

Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Medications used

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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How Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services compares

  • #3of 26 ranked programs in Detroit in our 2026 ranking. See the Detroit ranking
  • ✓Offers residential treatment: only 8 of 29 programs in Detroit do.
  • ✓Accepts private insurance: 20 of 29 programs in Detroit do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Metropolitan Rehabilitation Clinics – Metro Recovery CenterOak Park · 3 mi · Detox, MAT, Outpatient
  2. Easterseals MORC – Family ServicesSouthfield · 3.3 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient
  3. Ascension Eastwood Behavioral Health – SouthfieldSouthfield · 3.5 mi · MAT, Outpatient

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Young adults
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in Wayne County, MI

57Treatment facilities
12Offer detox
32Buprenorphine or methadone
9Offer 24-hour care

Wayne County, MI has 57 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 1,771,063 residents. 12 facilities in the county list detox services. 513 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 29 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.

Location

Address17667 Pierson Street
Detroit, MI 48219
Facility's own phone313-531-0111
Websitelcm.life

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Questions about Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services

What services does Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services offer?

Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services accepts medicare, medicaid, 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.

Does Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services offer detox?

Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services accredited?

Yes. Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services treat?

Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult men, seniors or older adults, veterans, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Wayne County, MI?

Wayne County, MI has 57 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 1,771,063 residents: 12 list detox services, 32 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 9 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services rank among rehab centers in Detroit?

Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services is #3 of 26 ranked programs in Detroit 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.

What are the closest alternatives to Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Metropolitan Rehabilitation Clinics – Metro Recovery Center (Oak Park, 3 miles), Easterseals MORC – Family Services (Southfield, 3.3 miles), and Ascension Eastwood Behavioral Health – Southfield (Southfield, 3.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services' Google rating?

Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services has a 4.2-star rating from 42 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services directly at 313-531-0111. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Life Challenge Mental Health Services – Health Services.

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