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Lifeways is a private substance use treatment provider in Jackson, Michigan, located at 1200 North West Avenue.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, 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, Medicare, 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 adolescents, young adults, men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Lifeways is accredited by CARF, Council on Accreditation (COA), Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Council on Accreditation (COA), Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) |
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| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
Jackson County, MI has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 160,233 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. It is one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 33 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 20.6 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.
Lifeways lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Lifeways accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, 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.
Lifeways 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. Lifeways reports accreditation from CARF, COA, and NCQA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Lifeways accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult men, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Jackson County, MI has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 160,233 residents: 2 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Lifeways is #4 of 5 ranked programs in Jackson 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Henry Ford Substance Abuse Jackson – Substance Abuse Services (Jackson, 1.6 miles), Henry Ford Addiction Recovery Center – Washington Way (Jackson, 1.6 miles), and Victory Clinical Services III (Jackson, 1.9 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Lifeways has a 2.6-star rating from 81 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 Lifeways directly at 517-789-1200. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Lifeways. Our helpline is not affiliated with Lifeways.
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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 lifewaysmi.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Lifeways.
