Women's Facility Programs

Women’s Residential Program

A Safe, Structured, and Holistic Space for Women to Heal

At Meridian Health Services, our Women’s Residential Program in Waterford, Michigan was intentionally designed for women facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.



Women experience addiction differently. Many carry trauma, family responsibilities, stigma, or untreated anxiety and depression. Recovery requires more than just abstinence — it requires safety, structure, and individualized care.

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Our women’s residential treatment program offers:

  • A separate, secure women-only facility
  • Trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical care
  • Holistic and experiential therapies
  • A supportive community of women in recovery
  • Personalized treatment planning


If you are searching for women’s residential treatment in Oakland County, Meridian provides a compassionate, clinically grounded environment where recovery can begin with dignity.

Holistic Supports for Women

Recovery at Meridian addresses the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.

We believe healing happens not only in therapy rooms, but also through connection, movement, and meaningful experiences.

  • Equine-Assisted Therapy

    Our Women’s Residential Program integrates equine-assisted therapy as part of experiential healing.


    Working alongside horses allows women to develop:


    • Emotional awareness
    • Healthy boundaries
    • Confidence and self-trust
    • Mindfulness and regulation
    • Communication skills

    Horses respond to authenticity and emotion. For many women, this therapeutic experience becomes a breakthrough moment in treatment.


    If you are looking for equine therapy in Michigan as part of addiction treatment, Meridian incorporates this powerful modality into structured programming.

  • Mind–Body Wellness

    Our holistic supports may include:


    • Yoga and gentle movement
    • Guided meditation and mindfulness practices
    • Creative expression
    • Acupuncture
    • Outdoor therapeutic activities

    These supports help calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and support long-term emotional stability.


    Holistic care strengthens recovery by helping women reconnect with themselves in safe, empowering ways.

Therapies & Services Included

While holistic supports are powerful, they are grounded in structured clinical care.


Our Women’s Residential Treatment in Waterford, MI includes:

  • Evidence-Based Therapies

    • Individual therapy
    • Group therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Trauma-informed care
    • Relapse prevention education

  • Co-Occurring Mental Health Treatment

    We treat both substance use disorders and mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

    When clinically appropriate, MAT is integrated into treatment plans to support recovery safely and effectively.

  • Family Program

    Addiction affects families. Our Family Program provides education, communication tools, and support to loved ones.

  • Structured Daily Programming

    Women participate in full-day therapeutic programming designed to build routine, accountability, and emotional regulation — essential components for long-term recovery.

  • Alumni & Aftercare Planning

    Recovery continues beyond residential treatment. We provide aftercare planning and alumni support to maintain connection and accountability.

How to Get Started

Taking the first step can feel overwhelming — but you do not have to do it alone.


If you or a loved one is looking for:


  • Women’s rehab in Waterford, MI
  • Residential addiction treatment for women
  • Holistic rehab with equine therapy
  • Trauma-informed women’s treatment in Oakland County


Our admissions team is ready to help.

Step 1: Call Our Admissions Team

Call 248-599-8999 x1 so we can answer your questions, explain programming, verify insurance benefits and schedule your intake. You may have to also contact your insurance provider.

Step 2: Confidential Assessment

A clinical assessment is completed by a licensed counselor during your intake appointment to determine the right level of support for you throughout your stay.

Step 3: Begin Healing

Once admitted, women enter a structured, supportive environment focused on safety, dignity, and transformation.

Women’s Residential Treatment in Oakland County

Meridian Health Services serves women throughout:


  • Metro Detroit
  • Waterford Township
  • Pontiac
  • Clarkston
  • West Bloomfield
  • Auburn Hills
  • Macomb
  • Clinton Township
  • St Clair Shores
  • Flint
  • Port Huron
  • Saginaw
  • Lansing


Recovery starts here — in a space designed specifically for women.



Call 248-599-8999 x1 today to learn more about our Women’s Residential Program.