Bay Area Subst Education Servs Inc (BASES)

BASES provides outpatient addiction treatment and substance abuse counseling for people in Charlevoix, MI who are ready to build lasting recovery within their own community. The outpatient program model means clients participate in structured treatment sessions — including group counseling and individual assessments — without the need for residential placement, making it a practical fit for those balancing work, school, or family responsibilities alongside their recovery.

For people stepping down from a higher level of care or beginning treatment for the first time, the outpatient setting at BASES offers continuity and community connection. Telehealth services are available for those unable to attend in person, and the center's Transportation Assistance Program helps ensure that distance or lack of transportation does not stand in the way of ongoing recovery support.

One of the defining features of BASES is its integrated focus on co-occurring disorders. The clinical team treats substance use disorders alongside mental health conditions and trauma, acknowledging that these challenges rarely exist in isolation. Comprehensive substance use and mental health assessments at intake allow the team to understand the full picture before treatment begins.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms a core part of the therapeutic approach, giving clients practical tools to examine and change the thinking patterns that contribute to both substance use and mental health struggles. This dual-focus model is particularly relevant for adults and adolescents whose recovery involves more than stopping substance use — it involves addressing the underlying conditions that fuel it.

BASES accepts adults and adolescents, offering one of the few outpatient substance abuse treatment programs in the Charlevoix area that serves both age groups under one roof. Services are delivered in English, and the center works with a broad range of payment sources including Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay, reducing financial barriers for individuals and families seeking help.

Beyond direct clinical services, BASES engages the wider Charlevoix community through public awareness and education presentations — a sign that the center views recovery as a community effort, not just a clinical transaction. To learn more or schedule a substance use and mental health assessment, contact BASES directly at (231) 547-1144 or by email at [email protected].

BASES holds accreditation from CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), an independent, internationally recognized body that evaluates rehabilitation and behavioral health programs against rigorous quality standards. For individuals and families evaluating an outpatient program as a long-term recovery partner, CARF accreditation provides an objective measure of the center's commitment to quality care.

This accreditation, combined with the center's specialized focus on substance use disorders, mental health, and trauma, positions BASES as a credible and community-grounded option for residents of Charlevoix County looking for sustained addiction treatment and recovery support.