Life Challenge of Michigan
About Us
We offer 13-month, community based, live-in programs for Males 18 and older struggling with alcohol and substance abuse addictions.
Adult Residential Treatment
Our comprehensive treatment model is centered on individual assessments, individual and group therapy, counseling, job skills building, peer recovery, and spiritual and family counseling.
We also concentrate on vocational skill enhancement and training. We believe strongly in family involvement due to the large, positive effect of family involvement on successful, client outcomes.
Substance Abuse Program
The substance abuse program provides services to adults with addictions, some mental health challenges, behavior and conduct disorders, and tobacco addiction. The program addresses addictions affecting the mind, spirit, and body.
Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based, 12-step program, works in conjunction with our treatment and skills development programs. Students are provided opportunities to attend and or participate in Christ-centered events.
It takes courage, guidance, and structure to achieve sobriety
We offer daily, individualized attention to help you address underlying problems, clear the wreckage, and build the foundation for a new life in sobriety. This approach prepares our students for long-term success, allowing our program to excel.
We Provide
Our students come not only from Michigan but also from across the nation. Our students come from various socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities and religious affiliations.
In addition, we work with judicial systems to implement alternative sentencing. We have a dedicated staff to help you refocus your life at all levels: relationally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Community Work
Our students volunteer in the community, working on projects such as carpentry, lawn care, and snow removal for individuals and families with limited financial resources.
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Our students also help seniors and disabled individuals with light remodeling of their properties.
Benefits of Giving Back
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Students are able to give back for their stay
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They learn work ethic and gain the endurance to work hard
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Community service helps to provide the sponsorship and funding for individuals, learning opportunities, job skills, and ownership of job fundamentals
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the program?
The program is for men only.
What should I bring to treatment?
You will not have a lot of storage space in your room, but you should plan to bring the following:
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clothes for the current season (casual and dress)
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a Bible
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any prescription medications that you might be taking
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personal hygiene products
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laundry detergent
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slippers or sandals to wear around the house
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an alarm clock, radio
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photo I.D.-license
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medical insurance card
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Bridge card/food card
Do I need any paperwork?
If available, please bring a current medical report if you have visited a doctor within the last 12 months.
Bring any documents such as court papers, pending legal issues or any unfinished matters that can be follow through on while a resident.
How long is the treatment?
We have found that students obtain the best results after completing all four phases of the program, each lasting approximately 90 days.
Can I have visitors? Can I make phone calls?
After completing 2 weeks in the program, you may have visitors and make phone calls. Visits are on Sunday for 1.5 hours from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. After completing 30 days in the program, once a month off campus pass is available.
You are able to correspond with friends and family by letter writing immediately. Parents of young children are allowed to remain in touch without interruption.
Can I leave the facility?
You will be permitted to leave the facility based on how far along you are in your program. The first six-hour pass is provided after you have been in the program for 18 weeks.
Do you have an outpatient program?
No. This is a residential treatment program, which means that you will live in the housing facilities provided by Life Challenge.
We do, however, offer a Recovery Residence for transitional living.
License & Accreditation
LIFE CHALLENGE OF MICHIGAN IS LICENSED BY THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE. IT IS ALSO GOVERNED BY A LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.