River’s Bend Wishes You a Happy New Year

Cheers to the lessons of the past and the adventures waiting in the future. Happy New Year, life learners!

Cheers to the lessons of the past and the adventures waiting in the future. Happy New Year, life learners!

Why Treating Mental Health and Substance Use Together is Essential. Mental health and substance use disorders are deeply interconnected. When someone struggles with both conditions—a situation known as a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis—treating only one issue while neglecting the other often leads to ineffective treatment and a higher risk of relapse. Integrated care, treating…

At River’s Bend, we are committed to offering comprehensive mental health services designed to support individuals through their unique challenges. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a testament to this commitment, providing intensive treatment for those dealing with a range of mental health concerns such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. What…

From Clinician to Visionary When you walk into River’s Bend, a leading outpatient behavioral healthcare provider in Southeast Michigan, you step into a space shaped by the vision of one woman: Stephanie Howey, LMSW. As Vice President, COO, and co-owner of River’s Bend PC, Stephanie does more than just run a clinic. She actively nurtures…

Michigan trends, clinical presentation, and practical care pathways for providers Gambling-related harm is showing up more often in behavioral healthcare settings, sometimes clearly labeled, but more often disguised as anxiety, insomnia, depression, relationship rupture, financial crisis, or relapse risk. For Michigan providers, the clinical landscape has shifted quickly because gambling is no longer limited to…

River’s Bend Wishes You a Happy 4th of July!

In addition to our existing IOP for SUD, we are adding an IOP for Mental Health. This format and programming has been discussed by leaders within the clinic and we have decided to increase our abilities to support change. This service will allow for individuals to have support for change and increased mental health support…