How River’s Bend and Liberty House Recovery Center Are Redefining Collaborative Care in Michigan
When it comes to behavioral health and addiction recovery, no single organization can do it all, and that is a good thing. Healing is a journey, and for many clients across Metro Detroit, that journey includes multiple levels of care, evolving support systems, and different healing environments. Because of this, at River’s Bend, we believe the strongest outcomes occur when trusted local providers collaborate across the full continuum of care.
For that reason, our collaboration with organizations like Liberty House Recovery Center, a residential program serving individuals from across Michigan and beyond, is especially meaningful.
A Shared Commitment to Clinical Excellence in Michigan Behavioral Health
Liberty House Recovery Center is an independently owned residential treatment facility that offers clients a serene, medically supported environment to begin their healing process. Importantly, their mission to deliver exceptional, individualized care closely aligns with our own values at River’s Bend.
As clients prepare to transition from inpatient treatment, Liberty House frequently turns to River’s Bend for outpatient care in Troy or West Bloomfield. At this next stage, we help sustain clinical progress through programs such as our Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program.
Recently, in a video interview, Adam Jaenicke, Director of Business Development at Liberty House, spoke to the strength of this partnership. In particular, he credited River’s Bend with helping build a reliable regional network of care, and referred to our co-owner, Bruce Goldberg, as “the Godfather of Behavioral Health.”
Continuity of Care That Keeps Recovery on Track
Across Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Livingston counties, individuals and families often feel uncertain about what comes next after residential treatment. At this point, step-down or advanced outpatient care becomes a critical part of recovery. Accordingly, River’s Bend works to ensure this transition is never a step backward.
To support that process, we offer:
Mental Health IOP in West Bloomfield and Troy
Substance Use Disorder IOP with both in-person and virtual options
Adolescent IOP for teens and families navigating co-occurring concerns
PHP services for individuals who require a more structured outpatient setting
In addition, our programs are accessible to clients in Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Birmingham, Novi, and surrounding communities. In every case, we aim to meet clients where they are clinically, emotionally, and geographically.
Why Referral Collaborators Like Liberty House Choose River’s Bend
For nearly three decades, River’s Bend has worked closely with Michigan healthcare professionals, including residential programs, therapists, school counselors, and hospital discharge teams who need dependable outpatient care for their clients.
As a result, our referral partners consistently point to several factors that distinguish our approach:
Fast access to care, especially when timing is critical
Clear communication, with referring professionals kept informed through appropriate consent
Personalized, evidence-based treatment that respects progress already made in residential care
A genuine commitment to collaboration, rather than one-directional referrals
Unlike large corporate systems, we are a locally rooted, mission-driven clinic. Consequently, we take pride in being an active and reliable part of Michigan’s behavioral health network.
Collaboration That Moves Recovery Forward
As Adam from Liberty House emphasized, this collaboration works because both organizations share a commitment to client-centered, clinically excellent care. From the earliest stages of detox through long-term community integration, continuity remains the priority.
By working together, River’s Bend and Liberty House create a vital bridge between high-acuity treatment and everyday life, helping ensure that no individual falls through the cracks.
Whether someone is recovering from substance use, managing depression or anxiety, or navigating co-occurring disorders, they can trust that their care will continue with structure, support, and dignity.
Let’s Strengthen Michigan’s Recovery Network
Ultimately, collaborative care strengthens outcomes for everyone involved. If you are a provider seeking a trusted outpatient partner to help your clients thrive after residential treatment, River’s Bend is ready to work with you.
To begin the conversation, connect with Cheryl, our Business Development Liaison, and explore how our programs can support your continuum of care.
