Substance Abuse Treatment Services


Mission Statement:

To maintain an active presence in Southeast Michigan substance abuse delivery system by utilizing all our resources, experience and expertise in evaluating, monitoring, and funding distribution.

Treatment Services

SEMCA is a coordinating agency designated by the Michigan Department of Community Health/Office of Drug Control Policy, Division of Quality Substance Abuse and Planning to administer federal and state substance abuse treatment and prevention programs.

SEMCA provides funding for substance abuse services to residents in Monroe and Wayne counties. In addition, SEMCA services the following Detroit zip codes: 48203, 48211, & 48212. SEMCA funds a full range of treatment services to the uninsured and underinsured populations. They are as follows:

Levels of Care Criteria

How do you access substance abuse services through SEMCA?

The client must call our Access Management System (AMS) department and complete an oral screening that will take approximately 15 minutes. The number is 1-800-686-6543. SEMCA’s providers utilize criteria from the American Society of Addiction Medicine to determine what level of care/program is recommended for the client.

All clients have a choice in selecting a provider that is in SEMCA’s network panel that meets their needs and criteria. All clients receive medically necessary services. These clients will be issued an authorization for services once they have been approved for treatment. All clients are offered an appointment the same day as their call with the appropriate program and level of care identified.

To receive substance abuse treatment services, call 1-800-686-6543. SEMCA’s AMS is operational 24 hours a day and seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Identified Priority Populations:

High-risk areas SEMCA is currently addressing:

Drug Courts SEMCA is currently working with:

Care Management Organizations SEMCA is currently working with:

Specialty Programs Funded by SEMCA:

SEMCA also conducts regularly scheduled trainings for substance abuse professionals, community leaders, coalitions and law enforcement.


Prevention Services

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