Sanford House John Street is a residential home for adult men. They have an
outpatient program, virtual program, residential program, eating disorder program, and family program. Sanford House at John Street believes men and women develop, experience, and recover from addiction differently, and this is why they have gender-specific locations. They base their programs on evidence and leading-edge therapeutic interventions. Their team is highly trained master’s level therapists who provide therapeutic modalities that are tailored to the clients needs. Treatments include
group therapy, individual therapy, medical services, and medication management. At Sanford House John Street, they use evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavior therapies (
CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR),
family therapy, mindfulness-based (MBCT), trauma focused therapy, and art therapy. Recently, they have incorporated a LGBTQ+ addiction treatment program, and even though they identify as a gender-specific treatment facility, they also treat individuals who are gender nonconforming. They accept most major insurances but do not work with
Medicaid. Sandford House John Street is accredited by CARF.
Sanford House John Street is located in beautiful Grand Rapids. This location is adjacent to a medical institution, universities, and the downtown. Sanford House John Street’s location encourages residents to explore the balance between early recovery and real life. The decor is tailored to what men in recovery like with massive stone walls and river rock foundation. The bedrooms at John Street accommodate 2 or 3 clients per room. Individual rooms are available upon request; however, they encourage shared rooms for bonding with the roommates. Every room in the home is designed to promote community. Meals are served family style around a large, handcrafted wooden table. The menu is created by Sanford House Chef from fresh, locally sourced products and designed to promote a balanced nutritious lifestyle.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Sanford House John Street provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)