Senior Rehab Centers in Detroit

Where can older adults in Detroit get treatment for alcohol or drug use?

Older adults in Detroit can find treatment listings clustered in the city itself, Highland Park, Hamtramck and Dearborn. Listed levels of care include medically supervised withdrawal management, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient. Detroit Department of Transportation buses serve the public crisis sites on Woodward, W. Milwaukee and Mack avenues.

Alcohol, prescription opioids, sedatives such as benzodiazepines, and cannabis are the substances older adults commonly seek help for. Substance misuse in later life is not rare, and it is not a normal part of aging. Useful questions for intake staff cover a 55-plus track, medication reviews for interactions, and how the building handles mobility, hearing and vision needs.

Each listed program for this group sits within 25 miles of a river, and the River Rouge is the closest river for more of them than any other, at a median of 5.2 miles. Windsor International is the nearest airport for most of them and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for the rest, a median of 11 miles away.

Medicare pays for addiction treatment at several levels of care, and Michigan Medicaid can help with costs Medicare leaves behind for people who qualify for both. Wayne County residents who have Medicaid or might qualify can get public services arranged by the county’s public behavioral health authority. A primary care clinician is often a sensible first stop for reviewing medications and withdrawal risk.

• Is there a 55-plus track?
• Who reviews medications for interactions?
• How does the building handle mobility, hearing and vision needs?
• Will the team coordinate with primary care and chronic illness care?
• Is cognitive screening offered?
• How is the day paced?

Is withdrawal riskier for older adults?

Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines in later life generally calls for medical supervision. Slower metabolism, other medications and chronic illness can all complicate it. Supervised withdrawal programs appear on the detox in Detroit page, and care focused on sedatives appears on the benzodiazepine rehab page.

Does Medicare pay for addiction treatment in Detroit?

Medicare covers substance use treatment for Detroit residents at several levels of care. Part A pays for inpatient hospital treatment. Part B covers outpatient counseling, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and opioid treatment program services, including methadone. Part D plans cover buprenorphine and naltrexone. Medicare Advantage members should confirm the program is in their plan’s network. Listings that report accepting Medicare are gathered on the Medicare rehab in Detroit page, and opioid treatment programs are on the methadone clinics page.

What if Medicare leaves costs uncovered?

Dual eligibility can fill the gaps Medicare leaves. For people who qualify, Michigan Medicaid and the state’s Medicare Savings Programs can pay premiums, deductibles or coinsurance. State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselors answer Medicare questions free. Wayne County residents with Medicaid, or who may be eligible, can reach substance use services through DWIHN Access at 1-800-241-4949 (TTY 711). The line is run by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and no diagnosis is needed to call.

How can families in Detroit help a parent or grandparent start treatment?

Families in Detroit often begin with the older adult’s primary care clinician. The clinician can review medications, gauge withdrawal risk and suggest a level of care. Programs that welcome family sessions usually say so in their listings. The DWIHN ACCESS & Crisis Line at 1-800-241-4949 and the Mobile Crisis Team at 1-844-462-7474 both run 24/7. The DWIHN Care Center at 707 W. Milwaukee Ave takes walk-ins around the clock. The national treatment referral line and 988 are free as well.

For programs across Michigan, see senior rehab in Michigan. The national overview is on the senior rehab page, and the Detroit treatment page covers every treatment type in the city.