About MHD Helpline Treatment Center
Discover our mission, meet our team, and learn why families in Detroit trust MHD Helpline for addiction recovery.
A Mission Rooted in Compassion
MHD Helpline was founded with a clear purpose: to provide Detroit and the surrounding communities with accessible, high-quality addiction treatment. Located on historic Woodward Avenue, our treatment center serves as a beacon of hope for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.
Our founders recognized that Michigan's communities needed a treatment facility that combined clinical excellence with genuine empathy. From that vision, MHD Helpline was built — a center where every patient is treated with dignity, and where recovery is approached as a lifelong journey rather than a single event.
Today, our facility offers a full continuum of care, from medically supervised detoxification to long-term outpatient support, ensuring that every individual who walks through our doors receives the level of care they need at every stage of their recovery.
What Drives Our Work
Our Mission
MHD Helpline's mission is to deliver personalized, evidence-based addiction treatment that empowers individuals to achieve lasting recovery. We are committed to providing comprehensive care in a safe, supportive clinical environment at our Detroit facility.
Our Core Values
- Compassion: We treat every patient with empathy, kindness, and respect
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest clinical standards
- Integrity: We maintain transparency and ethical practices in all we do
- Individualization: We recognize that every recovery journey is unique
- Community: We are deeply invested in the health of Detroit and Michigan
Evidence-Based Treatment at MHD Helpline
We combine proven clinical methodologies with holistic therapies to address every dimension of addiction.
Treatment Philosophy
MHD Helpline takes a whole-person approach to addiction treatment. We understand that substance use disorders affect the mind, body, and spirit. Our clinical team designs each treatment plan to address the root causes of addiction, not just the symptoms.
Every patient who enters our Detroit facility receives a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment. From there, our multidisciplinary team creates an individualized care plan that evolves as the patient progresses through treatment.
Treatment Modalities We Offer
Meet the MHD Helpline Clinical Team
Our dedicated professionals bring years of experience in addiction medicine, psychiatry, and behavioral health.
Executive Director
Oversees all operations at MHD Helpline, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence at our Detroit facility.
Medical Director, MD
Board-certified physician who leads our medical team, overseeing detoxification protocols and medication-assisted treatment programs.
Clinical Director, LCSW, LCDC
Licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor directing all therapeutic programming and clinical staff at our treatment center.
Our Staff Credentials
A Healing Environment at MHD Helpline
Our Detroit campus is designed to provide comfort and support throughout your recovery journey.
What Our Facility Offers
Recovery Stories from MHD Helpline
Hear from individuals who found lasting recovery at our Detroit treatment center.
"I came to MHD Helpline after years of struggling with alcohol addiction. The residential program gave me a safe place to heal, and the therapists helped me understand the root causes of my drinking. The private rooms and gourmet meals made the experience feel less clinical and more like a fresh start. I am over a year sober and forever thankful."
"Detox was the part I feared most, but the medical team at MHD Helpline made me feel safe every step of the way. They monitored my vitals around the clock and explained everything they were doing. After detox, I transitioned into residential treatment right there on-site. The continuity of care made all the difference."
"The IOP at MHD Helpline fit perfectly into my schedule. I could attend evening sessions after work and still be present for my family. The group therapy sessions were incredibly supportive, and my individual counselor helped me build coping strategies I use every day. The Detroit location was convenient and the facility is welcoming."
"I was diagnosed with PTSD alongside my opioid addiction. MHD Helpline's dual diagnosis program was the first place that treated both conditions at the same time. The psychiatrist and my therapist worked together to create a plan that addressed my trauma and my substance use. It was a transformative experience that saved my life."
"As a mother watching my son struggle with addiction, I felt hopeless. The family therapy program at MHD Helpline helped us understand each other and heal together. The staff included us in his treatment from the beginning, and the family visiting area gave us a comfortable place to reconnect. Thank you for giving our family a second chance."
Start Your Own Recovery Story
MHD Helpline's admissions team is available around the clock to answer your questions and help you take the first step toward recovery.
Call (231) 405-5559 Begin Admissions