Veterans & First Responders Exclusive Treatment Facility
Sanford Behavioral Health has created the JOHN Street (Just One Hero Needed) 1st responder/veterans only program, which is scheduled to begin accepting residential clients on July 25, 2025. Our facility is 221 John Street NE in Grand Rapids and will accommodate 18 clients. They will take all major insurance carriers and Community Care for veterans. This program will only be open to those who have held or currently hold military and/or 1st responder experience.
Addressing Addiction, PTSD, Mental Health, Eating Disorders
The facility will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on-site nursing. Each staff member chosen has either real-world experience in the military or as a first responder, or has extensive experience working with these populations. This is extremely important when building a recovery relationship.
Programming & Services
- Psychiatric & Medical Assessments
- Psychiatric & Medical Management: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & SPRAVATO (esketamine)
- Collaborative Care Teams
- 24/7 On-Site Nursing Staff Medical Detox (at Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus)
- Residential Programs Day Programs (PHP)
- On-Site Supportive Housing
- Individual Therapist
- Group & Family Therapy
- Long-Term Planning
- Free Alumni Programs
- Free Family Education/Support Programs
- The length of stay is determined by the individual client’s care needs and the pace of progress toward treatment goals. The average length of stay ranges from 14 to 45 days.
- Eating Disorder Treatment (at Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus) In-Network With Most Commercial Insurance Companies, including Tricare
For more information please review the PDF Brochure or contact
Matthew VanLiere
Executive Director
Just One Hero Needed
Sanford Behavioral Health
616.836.1699