Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 1000 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)
- Languages
- SpanishSign languageEnglish
- Accreditation

Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Kalamazoo
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University
Is Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University inpatient or outpatient?
They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Kalamazoo has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Can you detox at Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University?
They do not detox. Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines in particular is a medical event, and the closest place set up for it is in Kalamazoo, under a mile away.
Does Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University have beds?
They are outpatient. If someone needs to be away from where they are using, Kalamazoo has the nearest beds, about a mile away.
Are remote sessions an option at Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University?
They offer a telemedicine option. What that covers varies, and a first appointment in Kalamazoo often still has to be in person.
Is there a program at Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University for people like me?
People dealing with past trauma are one of the 8 groups they offer a dedicated program for.
What else is near Behavioral Health Services at - Western Michigan University?
There are 8 more within a short drive of Kalamazoo, so this does not have to be the only call you make.
What does stepping down look like?
The weeks right after a program are the highest risk stretch, so what is arranged for them matters. Alumni programs exist at many centers and are usually free to people who went through them. Ask whether the aftercare is run by the program or handed to somebody else.
What happens when I call?
It starts with a short assessment: the substance, the pattern, your health, and where you live. Understating the amount is the common mistake, and it leads to the wrong level of care being offered. Ask what the next step would be and who makes it happen.