To help individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment (SUD) services, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has added a new resource to MI Bridges, a website where Michigan residents can apply for assistance and benefits and check their case status.
A mapping tool initially launched in November to help residents locate Licensing and Regulatory Affairs licensed SUD treatment and recovery locations across the state through a geographic search has now been added as a featured resource on the site. Providers can be searched by ZIP code, city or county, as well as types of services needed including inpatient, outpatient and medication-assisted treatment, and whether the provider accepts Medicaid. The site has been viewed more than 6,700 times since its launch by 3,369 people.
“I am proud of the work we have done to expand access to substance use disorder treatment for Michigan families,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “This tool can help residents find treatment and recovery locations across the state to ensure they are connected to the services they need when and where they need them.”