About
About Metro East
Metro East has anchored Detroit’s east side as a behavioral health and addiction treatment provider for more than five decades, operating its primary treatment center at 13929 Harper Avenue and a separate prevention center on East Outer Drive. The organization positions itself as ‘a beacon of hope and support in the heart of Detroit,’ providing comprehensive substance use disorder treatment alongside youth prevention programming.
Clinical services emphasize Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) integrated with outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care, supported by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As a SAMHSA-recognized Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), Metro East delivers structured pharmacotherapy alongside individual and group counseling. The clinical leadership team includes a board-certified medical director and clinical supervisors who hold LPC, CAADC, and CAADC-D credentials, ensuring substance use specialization is built into the treatment team.
Metro East serves a broad population including veterans, young adults aged 18 to 25, men, women, and older adults, with trauma-informed care and dual-diagnosis services available. The center holds an unusually robust accreditation portfolio including The Joint Commission, CARF, the Council on Accreditation (COA), and NCQA recognition – indicating commitment to multiple independent quality frameworks. The organization is also a contracted provider within the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), serving more than 75,000 residents across Detroit and Wayne County.
Payment options are designed for accessibility and include Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, sliding-scale fees, and financial assistance. The center operates Monday through Saturday on staggered hours and maintains a 24-hour helpline through DWIHN. Patients and families should contact admissions directly to verify program availability, MAT intake procedures, and current insurance acceptance.
- Certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) with specialized medication assisted treatment protocols
- Joint Commission and CARF accredited medical detox facility with established quality standards
- On-site Medical Director Dr. Kathi Rubles overseeing withdrawal management protocols
- Dual diagnosis capabilities combining medical detox with co-occurring disorder treatment
- Multiple insurance options including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale payment assistance