Harbor Hall Residential

Harbor Hall Residential offers something that's genuinely difficult to find in rural Northern Michigan: a complete continuum of substance abuse treatment under one roof. The progression from withdrawal management into residential treatment, then outpatient programming, and finally transitional living is designed so that clients don't have to rebuild trust with a new program at every step. That continuity matters — especially for people managing co-occurring disorders alongside substance use.

For families in the Petoskey and Northern Michigan area, this means a loved one can move through the stages of early recovery without leaving the community and clinical relationships they've built. The transitional living facility takes this further, offering a structured sober living environment that keeps residents connected to the recovery community while they rebuild daily life. It's an aftercare model that treats long-term sobriety as the goal, not just stabilization.

Harbor Hall's clinical programming is grounded in methods with demonstrated track records in addiction treatment. Individual counseling and group therapy form the backbone of daily treatment, while dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing bring targeted skill-building into the process. Family therapy is also offered, recognizing that recovery rarely happens in isolation — the people around a client are often part of both the challenge and the solution.

The clinical team is led by JoAnne Sarrault, LMSW, CAADC-D, as Clinical Director, with medical oversight from Eugene Wang, D.O., Medical Director. Residential operations are managed by Daniel Thompson, Rev., MA, CADC. This combination of licensed clinical social work, addiction counseling credentials, and physician-level medical direction reflects the kind of multidisciplinary staffing that serious residential treatment requires.

Harbor Hall's investment in clients doesn't end at discharge. The alumni program keeps former residents connected to the recovery community — an element that research consistently associates with stronger long-term outcomes. For many people in recovery, maintaining those ties after leaving a residential program is one of the hardest parts; having a structured alumni network helps bridge that gap.

The transitional living facility functions as a practical next step for residents who aren't ready to return to independent living after completing residential treatment. This sober living option keeps individuals in a supportive environment while they rebuild work, family, and social routines — a phase of recovery that is often undersupported at other centers. Together, the alumni program and transitional living make Harbor Hall a genuine long-term recovery partner for Northern Michigan residents.

Navigating the cost of addiction treatment is a real obstacle for many families, and Harbor Hall has specific resources in place to help. Financial support for outpatient treatment co-pays is available through the Petoskey, Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation — a community-funded resource that reflects Harbor Hall's deep ties to the Northern Michigan region. Insurance verification is also offered to help clients understand their coverage before committing to a program.

Families considering longer-term treatment — whether residential, outpatient, or transitional living — can reach the Harbor Hall team by phone at (231) 347-5511 or by email at [email protected]. Administrative offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Starting that conversation early gives families the best chance to plan a treatment path that fits both clinical needs and financial reality.