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Oxford House Lake Michigan

155 Garfield Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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About Oxford House Lake Michigan

If you’re in recovery and looking for a safe substance-free place to live, Oxford House Lake Michigan might be exactly what you need. Located near the shoreline in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Oxford House offers more than just a roof over your head. This sober living home gives you a chance to build your life back up alongside people who truly get what you’re going through.

What’s unique about this and other Oxford House locations is that there’s no boss, no manager and no outside authority calling the shots. Everyone living in the house shares responsibility equally. It’s democratic, meaning you and your housemates vote on things that affect the home. That kind of setup builds real trust and accountability, not to mention a deep sense of community that’s hard to find elsewhere.

No Timers, No Pressure. Just Progress

One of the best parts about Oxford House Lake Michigan is that there’s no time limit. You can stay as long as you want, as long as you are drug and alcohol free, contribute to household expenses and respect the group dynamic. The average stay is around a year but some people stay longer if that’s what they need.

That kind of long-term stability can be a huge deal, especially if you’ve bounced around between treatment centers or temporary housing. There’s structure at Oxford House Lake Michigan, but no pressure to hurry up your healing. You get to move at your own pace.

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Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

Gary Brey Sr
2 months ago on Google
5
Since returning to Grand Rapids a couple of years ago I added the Guiding Light to my regular AA meeting schedule on Tuesday evenings. What a wonderful facility. In my 44 years of sobriety I have never witnessed a more caring, compassionate and effective alcohol & drug recovery organization than the folks at Guiding Light. Very best wishes to the men and women of Guiding Light.
Cassie Spanke
10 months ago on Google
5
This rehab doesn’t sugarcoat recovery, it’s intense, honest, and exactly what I needed to rebuild my life. They taught me accountability, discipline, and self-worth. If you’re ready to change, this is where it happens. Tough love, real support and lasting results. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but also the best. The program challenged me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.... Those challenges were vital and needed to break old patterns and live life a new way. Clean and sober since Feb 25, 2025.
Response from the owner2 days ago
Thank you for sharing Cassie!
Timothy TerMolen
2 years ago on Google
5
It changed my life!!!!
Response from the owner2 days ago
Hi Timothy - Thank you for sharing that Guiding Light changed your life! We appreciate your review.
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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Michigan provides personalized treatment to help individuals break this cycle and regain control of their lives. Treatment methods are used in various levels of care, including inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient treatment.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Clinical Services

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

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Contact Information

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155 Garfield Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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3.79 (106 reviews)
Daniel A Cannon
2 months ago
2

Was told I failed program due to hernia from exercises. Lied to me and kicked me out. Found out later they graduated me 6 months early. If you like being yelled at and treated like dirt try the rehab program. Guy running it likes to break you down even if you don't need it. Upon reflection after a couple of years we'll actually 4 i think. This to me was one of the most divisive, beat you down, treat you like you owed them constantly, berating your look, how you talk, how you express yourself, just a general overall callous attitude. Oh and you better be thankful for being called unworthy of help. The daily circle up affirmation ritual gave me real cultural vibe, very cringe. Never been made to feel so small somewhere I was supposed to be lifted up spiritually. Yeah watching cornerstone church singing on Sunday mornings was the extent of religion. Sorry but this place made me feel worse about just about everything. Never anything positive. Always always my fault which I found myself better served in the shelter go figure.

Response from the owner
Hi Daniel - We appreciate your feedback, Guiding Light is an intensive recovery program that addresses issues beyond abstaining from drugs and alcohol. We understand our program is not for everyone, but we try to help people through recovery based on years of experience. Our program does change year-over-year, and some of those changes may have been made since you last had an experience with our program. Should you want to discuss this issue further, please call us - (616) 451-0236.
Gary Brey Sr
2 months ago
5

Since returning to Grand Rapids a couple of years ago I added the Guiding Light to my regular AA meeting schedule on Tuesday evenings. What a wonderful facility. In my 44 years of sobriety I have never witnessed a more caring, compassionate and effective alcohol & drug recovery organization than the folks at Guiding Light. Very best wishes to the men and women of Guiding Light.

Michael Baran
2 months ago
1

Kinda strange second day I was there I heard techno music playing I thought it was a club next door went to see what the deal was and all the residents were doing aerobics in their underwear nothing else and I don't judge however I followed all their laws and being I was really looking forward in living there I was ask to leave after the probation period was over I got the feeling while paying attention to detail and the question I was ask on paper work I didn't fit the type the were looking for!!!

Brendan Duga
2 months ago
1

It reminds me of the movie Get Out... Really creepy

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