Lapeer County Community Mental Health

Lapeer County Community Mental Health offers two levels of outpatient addiction treatment for Lapeer County residents: a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Both are designed for individuals who are past the acute phase and focused on building the structure and skills needed for long-term recovery — without stepping away from their daily lives and community connections.

The IOP level provides a higher frequency of clinical contact compared to standard outpatient, making it a strong fit for individuals in early recovery who need consistent support but do not require residential treatment. Together, these two tracks create a flexible continuum for people at different stages of their recovery journey, all within a CARF-accredited clinical environment.

Recovery rarely involves only one challenge. Lapeer County CMH specifically addresses co-occurring disorders — the intersection of substance use and mental health conditions — as a core part of its treatment model. Clinicians use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, equipping them with strategies that support sobriety and mental wellness at the same time.

This dual-diagnosis focus matters for long-term recovery outcomes. When mental health conditions go unaddressed, the risk of relapse rises. By integrating both areas of care within a single outpatient clinic, Lapeer County CMH helps clients build a more complete and durable recovery foundation without the added complexity of coordinating care across multiple providers.

Few outpatient recovery centers in the region serve as broad a population as Lapeer County CMH. The clinic provides substance abuse treatment and mental health services to adolescents, young adults (18–25), men, women, pregnant women, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those with court-ordered treatment requirements. This breadth reflects the clinic's mission to serve the Lapeer County community as a whole — not just a narrow demographic slice.

Services are delivered at 1570 Suncrest Drive in Lapeer, MI, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours on Wednesdays until 7:00 PM. That Wednesday evening availability is a practical detail that matters for working adults or parents who cannot access care during standard business hours. The clinic can be reached directly at (810) 667-0500 or by email at [email protected].

Cost is one of the most common reasons people delay or discontinue outpatient addiction treatment. Lapeer County CMH accepts a wide range of payment options — including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and state insurance — to minimize that barrier for Lapeer County residents. For those without coverage, self-pay, sliding scale fees, and direct financial assistance are also available.

This range of accepted payment methods reflects the clinic's community mental health mandate: to make stigma-free substance use disorder treatment accessible regardless of financial circumstances. Prospective clients and family members are encouraged to contact the clinic at (810) 667-0500 to discuss specific coverage and payment arrangements before beginning treatment.