About Project Rehab
History
In the late '60s, drug and alcohol abuse was not something treated by our culture as a behavioral health problem, as it is today. A stigma was attached to those who suffered from substance abuse. When local psychologist Dr. Bill Kooistra received a call from a minister who needed help for a heroin addict, little help was available. The community was in need of a service to "street addicts." Dr. Kooistra partnered with physician, Dr. Chet Maternowski to help prescribe medication and treat patients. This collaboration resulted in the formation of Project Rehab in March 1968, the first treatment facility of its kind in West Michigan. 40 years later, Project Rehab has provided thousands of clients with the opportunity to improve their lives. Learn more about the success of our courageous clients and the treatment pioneers who helped make recovery possible in 40 Stories of Courage and Hope: Celebrating 40 Years of Project Rehab. Click here to see this publication.
Mission Statement
Proaction Behavioral Health Alliance is a leader in healthcare, passionately committed to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
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Our Corporates offices are located at:
330 Eastern SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Phone: (616) 776-0891
TDD / TTY access: (800) 649-3777
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Leadership
Marcie EllisonProgram AdministratorProject Rehab Recovery Campus/Administration (616) 776-0891 x131 | |
Board of Directors
West Michigan Services Board
Scott Alfree (Chair)
Mary Barr
Eric Bredemeier
Dr. Douglas Chung
Captain Randy Demory
Dr. Nancy Harper
Bob Knoll
Kevin Muntter
Lt. Vincent Reilly
David J. VanderArk
Wilbur Watson