How To Open A Rehab in Michigan

A How to Guide to Opening a Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Michigan

Did you know the Michigan has more opioid perceptions annually than people? Hence it’s no surprise that Michigan also ranks second in the nation for drug abuse. Opening a rehab in Michigan is a noble cause. Apparently 2,993 people died in Michigan of drug overdoses, according to estimates by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

With a population of 8.3 million, Michigan is no stranger to a lack of accessible addiction treatment. For far too long treatment deserts have existed with care remaining just out of reach.

Fortunately, state and local governments in Michigan have received nearly $800 million for access to substance abuse care. It seems this money is allocated for specific programs like Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) or pregnant mothers in the form of grants.

The need for high quality in-network care that is local and accessible is more apparent than ever.

How to Open and License a Treatment Center in Michigan

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, also known as LARA. handles the licensure process for Michigan’s Department of  Health and Human Services. It seem Michigan is a Certificate of Need (CON) state however because the licensure process is not directly through MHHS, it is likely unnecessary unless you plan to open a psychiatric unit.

Michigan’s licensure process and fees are standard for starting an addiction treatment facility. While the state does not require additional accreditation, we at Orion Treatment Consulting highly recommend some form of third party accreditations.

Accreditation aids the process of landing healthy in-network insurance contracts. It aids out of network care as well. Under fundraising and failing to understand the intricacies of insurance billing are the two most common mistakes we see.

Orion Treatment Consulting understands the pitfalls and complexities of the addiction treatment industry. We emphatically stress there is no need to go it alone. Let us help you through with tried and true tools we harnessed through the decades we’ve spent opening treatment centers. Reach out today.