Great Lakes Recovery Centers

What Great Lakes Recovery Centers does

Great Lakes Recovery Centers (GLRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral health treatment organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Ishpeming, Michigan, that delivers a full continuum of care across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Its core clinical portfolio includes outpatient services (assessment-led counseling and co-occurring disorder treatment), residential treatment for adults and adolescents, medical services with physician- and nurse-practitioner-led medication-assisted treatment, and specialized child and adolescent programming. The organization complements clinical delivery with community services (peer recovery, prevention programming, foster care support) and specialty services (OS reentry services for justice-involved individuals, certified recovery housing, and court-directed drug testing for the Marquette County court system). All clinical episodes begin with a comprehensive screening and assessment conducted through an Access Center that fields self-referrals, family calls, and professional referrals.

Service delivery is anchored by a substantial physical footprint in a geographically dispersed, low-density region: 8 outpatient clinics (Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Ironwood, Marquette, Munising, Negaunee, Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace), 5 residential treatment facilities (including Adolescent Services Center, Adult Residential, Men's and Women's New Hope Houses, and Teal Lake Residential), and 7 recovery housing residences (4 men's, 3 women's). Operational credentials include CARF accreditation, State of Michigan SUD treatment licensure, HIPAA compliance, and MARR and NARR certifications for recovery residences, which together function as the regulatory floor for participation in grant and Medicaid-funded SUD delivery.

GLRC's revenue model blends fees-for-service (insurance and client payments), grants, donations, and United Way partner-agency funding from both Marquette County and the Eastern Upper Peninsula; a separate GLRC Foundation operates as the affiliated fundraising entity. The organization is contractually embedded with state and county government: it operates the MDHHS Regional Resource Team for foster care licensing across the region and provides court-directed drug testing for the 96th District Court and 25th Circuit Court in Marquette County. Headcount sits in the 101-250 employee range; no consolidated revenue figures are publicly disclosed, and the company is non-acquired, non-venture-backed, and governed by an independent board.

Name

Great Lakes Recovery Centers

Legal name

Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Inc.

Website

https://greatlakesrecovery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Great Lakes Recovery Centers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit delivering substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery housing across Michigan's Upper Peninsula through 8 outpatient clinics, 5 residential facilities, and 7 recovery residences.

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Product category

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Substance use treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Recovery housing
• Outpatient addiction care
• Residential rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ishpeming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Fees for Service: GLRC generates revenue through fees for service for clinical programs including outpatient services, residential treatment, medical services, and drug testing. These represent direct payments from clients or their insurance providers.
2. Grants: GLRC receives grant funding from various sources to support prevention programming and other services throughout the Upper Peninsula.
3. Donations: The organization accepts donations and operates a GLRC Foundation for charitable contributions.
4. United Way Partnership: GLRC is a partner agency with United Way of Marquette County and United Way of the EUP, receiving funding support through these nonprofit alliances.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Great Lakes Recovery Centers delivers clinical, community, and specialty services for substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Its core offerings include outpatient assessment and counseling, residential substance use treatment, medication-assisted medical services, child and adolescent behavioral health programs, peer recovery support, prevention programming, foster care licensing support, OS reentry services, MARR/NARR-certified recovery housing, and court-directed drug and alcohol screening. Services begin with a comprehensive screening and assessment, and are delivered through 20 facility locations spanning outpatient clinics, residential treatment centers, and recovery housing.

Product overview

Great Lakes Recovery Centers (GLRC) is a non-profit healthcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health and recovery services across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The organization operates a platform-plus-services model, providing clinical programs (Outpatient Services, Residential Services, Medical Services, Child & Adolescent Services) alongside community support services (Community Resources, Foster Care, Peer Recovery, Prevention) and specialty services (OS Reentry Services, Recovery Housing, Drug Testing, Assessments). Services are delivered across multiple locations including outpatient clinics, residential treatment facilities, and recovery housing sites, with all clinical services beginning through a comprehensive screening and assessment process.

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Products and services

• Outpatient Services Outpatient services provide an opportunity for individuals to walk through the assessment process with a trained clinician to determine relevant treatment options.
• Residential Services Residential substance use treatment refers to short-term or long-term arrangements for individuals seeking intensive inpatient care.
• Medical Services Programs staffed by a physician and nurse practitioners providing medication assisted treatment, management of health conditions, preventative care, health education, and minor office procedures.
• Child & Adolescent Services Adolescent Outpatient Services providing specialized services to children and adolescents for the treatment of mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders.
• Community Resources GLRC works alongside and partners with numerous community, state, and national agencies to provide coordinated support services.
• Foster Care Services MDHHS Regional Resource Team (RRT) supports individuals through all steps of becoming a licensed foster care family in the State of Michigan.
• Peer Recovery Peer recovery connects individuals with lived experience in recovery to clients who are exploring what recovery looks like to them.
• Prevention Prevention programming facilitated throughout the Upper Peninsula to reduce stigma around mental health and substance use.
• OS Reentry Services Services providing opportunities for individuals seeking a second chance through reentry support programs.
• Recovery Housing Men's and women's recovery housing offered in several Upper Peninsula communities, certified by MARR and NARR.
• Drug Testing Court-directed drug and alcohol screening for individuals involved with the 96th District Court and 25th Circuit Court in Marquette County.
• Assessments Comprehensive screening and assessment that begins all clinical services to determine appropriate treatment pathways.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLRC operates the MDHHS Regional Resource Team (RRT) which supports families through the foster care licensing process in the State of Michigan. This is a formalized state partnership for child welfare services.
• 96th District Court and 25th Circuit Court (Marquette County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLRC provides court-directed drug and alcohol screening services for individuals involved with the courts in Marquette County, supporting judicial supervision and compliance monitoring.
• Community, State, and National AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLRC works alongside and partners with numerous community, state, and national agencies to coordinate services and resources for individuals seeking recovery support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: One of the largest behavioral health non-profits in Michigan, offering inpatient, residential, outpatient, and addiction services statewide. Comparable as a Michigan non-profit behavioral health provider, though significantly larger and broader in scope.
• Hope Network: Michigan non-profit delivering behavioral health, recovery, and community-based services across the state. Overlaps with GLRC on SUD treatment, peer recovery, and reentry support, but operates a much larger, diversified footprint.
• Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers: National non-profit operating residential recovery housing and work therapy programs for adults with SUD. Comparable in operating recovery residences and faith-adjacent non-profit model, though not Michigan-licensed clinical provider.

Regional players

• Ele's Place: Michigan-based non-profit providing peer support and counseling for children, adolescents, and families affected by loss. Tangentially comparable as a Michigan non-profit in the child/adolescent behavioral health space.
• Network180: Kent County's Community Mental Health Authority providing outpatient mental health and substance use services in western Michigan. Comparable as a community behavioral health provider, though restricted to a different Michigan region.
• Community Mental Health for Central Michigan: Regional community mental health authority serving central Michigan with outpatient mental health and substance use services. Comparable as a publicly funded Michigan behavioral health provider, though not a direct SUD residential operator.

Direct peers

• Wedgwood Christian Services: Michigan-based non-profit providing residential treatment, outpatient, and recovery services for adolescents and adults with SUD and co-occurring disorders. Highly comparable in mission, multi-site model, and CARF-accredited care continuum.
• Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center: Michigan non-profit providing residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Direct peer in scope, service mix, and mission, with multiple Michigan locations.
• Dawn Farm: Michigan-based non-profit offering a continuum of SUD services including residential, transitional housing, outpatient, and recovery support. Directly comparable in service model and non-profit community-based approach.

Others

• Catholic Charities of Michigan: Statewide non-profit social services network providing counseling, substance use treatment, and community support across Michigan. Comparable in non-profit mission and grant-funded service model, though broader in scope beyond SUD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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