725 East State Street, Sterling, MI 48659
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Located at 725 East State Street in Sterling, Michigan, Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include 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, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors.
Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and Federally Qualified Health Center.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, The Joint Commission, Federally Qualified Health Center |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Arenac County, MI has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 15,087 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.
Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services 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, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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.
Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare 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.
Yes. Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors.
Arenac County, MI has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 15,087 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 Recovery Pathways LLC (Standish, 4 miles), Ten16 Standish Outpatient – Standish (Standish, 4 miles), and Recovery Pathways LLC (Gladwin, 23.6 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services has a 3.1-star rating from 53 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 Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services directly at 989-654-2491. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services.
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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 sterlinghealth.net. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Sterling Area Health Center – Behavioral Healthcare Services.
