Bear River Health At Walloon Lake – Boyne Falls, MI

About Bear River Health

Bear River Health – Comprehensive Addiction Treatment in Northern Michigan

Recovery often requires more than a single level of care. Bear River Health provides a complete continuum of addiction treatment services designed to meet patients wherever they are in the recovery process.

Individuals can begin with medically supervised detoxification before transitioning into residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and ongoing recovery support as their needs evolve.

Gender-Specific Residential Treatment

One of Bear River Health’s defining characteristics is its gender-specific residential programming. Separate campuses allow men and women to receive treatment in environments tailored to their unique recovery needs while participating in structured daily programming focused on relapse prevention, life skills, individual counseling, group therapy, and long-term recovery planning.

Evidence-Based Treatment with Medical Support

Clinical care combines evidence-based therapies with medical oversight throughout detox and residential treatment. Licensed medical professionals, therapists, and addiction specialists work together to create individualized treatment plans that address both substance use disorders and many of the underlying factors contributing to addiction.

Medication-assisted treatment is also available for individuals who may benefit from medications as part of their recovery plan.

Serving Communities Across Northern Michigan

While many patients associate Bear River Health with its Boyne Falls and Walloon Lake campuses, the organization serves a much larger portion of Northern Michigan through multiple outpatient and outreach locations.

This allows patients to continue receiving treatment and support close to home after completing residential care, helping improve continuity throughout recovery.

Insurance and Financial Assistance

Bear River Health works with many commercial insurance providers while also accepting Michigan Medicaid plans in eligible service regions.

Admissions specialists help prospective patients verify benefits, understand coverage, and explore financial options before beginning treatment, making the admissions process as straightforward as possible.

Why We Selected Bear River Health

Bear River Health earned a place in our directory because of its broad continuum of care, strong reputation throughout Northern Michigan, accredited clinical programs, and commitment to supporting patients from detox through long-term recovery.

Few treatment providers in the region offer the same combination of medical services, residential treatment, outpatient programming, and recovery support under one organization, making Bear River Health an excellent option for individuals seeking comprehensive addiction treatment close to home.

Bear River Health made our list of the best Michigan rehab centers in 2026.

Other Bear River Health Locations

Recovery doesn’t always begin close to home, and Bear River Health has expanded beyond its Boyne Falls and Walloon Lake campuses to make quality addiction treatment more accessible throughout Michigan.

In addition to its residential programs, the organization operates treatment and outreach locations that provide outpatient care, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and continuing recovery support. This network allows many patients to remain connected with the same organization as they transition through different levels of care, helping improve continuity and long-term recovery outcomes.

Current Bear River Health locations include:

• Boyne Falls – Admissions center, medical detox, men’s residential treatment, and administrative offices.
• Walloon Lake – Men’s residential treatment campus offering structured inpatient addiction care.
• Gaylord – Women’s residential treatment campus along with outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services.
• Petoskey – Outpatient counseling and intensive outpatient treatment for individuals continuing their recovery closer to home.
• Harbor Springs – Outpatient addiction treatment, IOP, and medication-assisted treatment services.
• Cheboygan – Outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient programming.
• Charlevoix – Outpatient counseling and recovery support services.
• Mount Pleasant – Residential treatment, medical detox, PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment.
• Jenison – Outpatient addiction treatment and continuing care services.

As Bear River Health continues to grow across Michigan, patients have access to a coordinated system of care that extends well beyond residential treatment. Whether someone is beginning detox, stepping down into outpatient treatment, or seeking long-term recovery support, the organization’s statewide network provides additional options for receiving care while staying connected to the Bear River Health treatment team.