Washtenaw County – Community Mental Health

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health provides outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment services to residents of Washtenaw County in Michigan. You can contact the facility 24/7 every day of the year. They offer crisis mental health services as well as regular mental health care and addiction treatment. They accept private insurance but payment is based on what you can afford. If your deductible or co-pay exceeds your ability to pay then they’ll work with you to reduce your costs. Fees are determined on a sliding scale, so you’ll need to provide income documentation.

For adults with mental health and substance use disorder, there are many programs available including medication management, and individual and group therapy. They also offer peer support services.

Unlike many treatment services, the county offers assertive community treatment. This is when staff comes to your home and you receive treatment tailored to your needs. Some people need several checks a day while others need around the clock crisis support. Some people only need a weekly check in for health and medication management.

They also have a crisis residential treatment program available. This is a short term overnight treatment where you stay for up to two weeks. The program uses medication management, psychiatric services, and therapeutic support. The goal is to reduce or prevent trips to a psychiatric hospital.

A unique pilot program offered through this organization is the Law Enforcement assisted Diversion and Deflection program (LEADD). LEADD uses person centered and trauma informed care to treat a client’s issues instead of feeding him or her into the criminal justice system. The program works to address root problems of substance use and criminal activity such as mental illness, poverty, and homelessness. Because this is a pilot program, it’s only available in Ypsilanti Township.

For mental health and substance use treatment, you’ll have a case manager who coordinates your care and directs you to relevant resources. These may include care for trauma, substance use, or mental health. They also help with medical and social issues as well as employment.