Wolverine runs Michigan's largest private continuum of residential care for adolescents, ages 12 to 17, who have experienced abuse, neglect, or court involvement. Every program is anchored in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, on-site school, and a plan for going home.
Photo to license · iStock #1331029529Young men and young women ages 12 to 17, and boys as young as 6 in our Detroit shelter. Most are placed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, juvenile courts, and Wayne County care management systems. We also accept private referrals.
Behavioral health, substance use and co-occurring disorders, trauma, sexual offending, cognitive impairment, and the aftermath of abuse and neglect. Each program has its own admission grid, and every referral is reviewed case by case.
Two campuses. Vassar, in the Thumb, is home to the Pioneer Work and Learn Center, Wolverine Growth and Recovery Center, Clarence Fischer Center, and Vassar House. Detroit’s Wolverine Center sits on the east side, minutes from families.
Non-secure, homelike settings where young people learn the skills to return to their community. Average stays run three to fifteen months depending on the program and the plan.
Photo to license · iStock #2288399650Foundations Behavioral Health, Wolverine Growth and Recovery Center with five specialized tracks, Clarence Fischer Center for Level 2 youth, and Vassar House for young women. Intake (989) 823-3040.
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Photo to license · iStock #2157130396Wolverine Center, with the Victors programs for young men with cognitive impairment and substance use needs, St. Jude’s, and the Detroit Shelter for boys 6 to 17. Intake (313) 822-2400.
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Photo to license · iStock #1493270847Programs average three to fifteen months depending on the young person’s needs and the program type.
Each program serves a specific population, and a risk assessment is completed before any placement. Staff are trained in crisis prevention and management. Safety is the primary focus of every Wolverine program.
Yes. Vassar House provides trauma-informed residential services for young women ages 12 to 17.
Most young people are placed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, juvenile courts, and Wayne County care management systems. We also accept private referrals, though we cannot currently accept insurance payments.
Each program has a separate daily rate established by the State of Michigan. Our intake team at (989) 823-3040 can share current rates.
Each program has an admission grid contracted and licensed through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Every referral is reviewed case by case. We serve both young men and young women.
Yes. Approved family members have scheduled visitation times, and we provide free transportation to our residential facilities for the families of our clients. Talk with your child’s treatment leader to schedule.
Yes. We are licensed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing, and have been accredited by the Council on Accreditation for more than 20 years, including residential services, substance use disorder services, juvenile justice residential services, foster care, adoption, and specialized independent living.
Our residential intake team responds the same business day. Call Vassar at (989) 823-3040, Detroit at (313) 822-2400, or send a referral request.
