Substance Use Disorder

SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES

What is a Substance Use Disorder?

A substance use disorder (SUD) occurs when alcohol or drug use creates serious issues in a person’s health, daily life, or responsibilities at work, school, or home. When a person has a SUD, their brain and behavior are affected, making it difficult for them to control their intake of alcohol or drugs.

SUDs affect people of all ages and walks of life. They are common, recurrent, and often serious. However, they are treatable, and recovery is possible.

Overview of Services

We offer substance use services for Macomb County residents who are uninsured, have Medicaid, or are enrolled in the Healthy Michigan Plan. Our providers are licensed and local, delivering services centered around prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Prevention

Substance use prevention programs help people live healthier lives using proven methods to educate, reduce risky behaviors, and strengthen skills and resilience. We work to connect our community with resources and information about preventative treatment options.

Prevention services include:

Evidence-Based Prevention Programs (such as parenting classes, classroom education, and afterschool programs)
Tobacco Prevention and Synar Activities
Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (Narcan Training)
Community Organizing Through Coalitions

Click here to learn more about our prevention methods.

Treatment and Recovery

Treatment and recovery are ongoing processes that happen over time. The first step is getting help. 

Treatment services include:

Early Intervention
Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD)
Outpatient Treatment
Residential Treatment
Subacute Withdrawal Management/Detoxiﬁcation
Women’s Specialty Services

Recovery services include:

Recovery Housing 
Peer Support Services
Recovery Centers—Live Rite,  Recovery United Community Center
Greater Macomb Project VOX (Voices of Recovery)

Audit Reports

SUD site visit report 2023/2024

MCCMH-Substance Use Disorder - Overview of Services

MCCMH-Substance Use Disorder - Prevention

How to Get Help

For general questions about Substance Use Services, please call 586-469-5278 or email [email protected].

For all other questions, or to access treatment, please call 855-99-MCCMH (855-996-2264).

Resources

Drug Facts and Data

Whether it’s for a needs assessment, strategic plan, grant-writing or other needs, having reliable data is essential to making informed decisions.
Click here to find reliable data sources and drug factsheets.

Tobacco & Synar

The use of tobacco products often begins during adolescence when the developing brain is most vulnerable to nicotine addiction. Click here to learn about targeted youth tobacco prevention efforts designed to protect Michigan’s children.

Additional Resources