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Stories of Hope
Liberty House Recovery Center provides our expertise and insight to the media and others on their recovery journey. Whether discussing the connection of substance abuse and mental health, sharing steps of recovery or describing what to expect at a treatment center, our experts wish to spark hope that a healthy, productive life without addiction is possible.
Who We Are
Our Story
Liberty House Recovery Center is a fully licensed, 13-bed inpatient medical facility with a psychiatrist, nurse practitioners, therapists, registered nurses and medical personnel available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The luxury center is located on a 34-acre country estate in Fenton, Michigan, 60 miles northwest of Detroit. Once home to lawyer and land speculator William M. Fenton in the mid-1800s, Liberty House’s elegant manor house and modern additions combine the concierge-level feel of a boutique hotel with top-tier medical treatment.
Liberty House Recovery center was founded in 2022 by CEO Dr. Susan Abed. With personal experience assisting with recovery of others and 30+ years working with patients, Dr. Abed realized the Midwest lacked a California-style recovery center with a goal to:
- Provide sustainable recovery by bringing the latest and most advanced evidence-based therapies to people with substance use disorder and addictive behavior
- Provide privacy and discretion in a home-like atmosphere
- Provide work accommodations based on individual needs
- Reduce the stigma associated with addiction and other mental health problems.
Recovery at Liberty House is supported with a private chef, private and semi-private rooms, woodland walking paths, yoga and sauna areas, a salon, computer lab, game room and gym, computer lab and WiFi accessibility, as well as spaces for group therapy or one-on-one counseling. Liberty House offers a flexible device policy, based on individual needs, including work accommodation.
Medical staff is able to care for guests from initial detoxification with the most advanced pharmacological and psychological support to the families through family counseling with the goal of building family trust and rebuilding an addiction-free lifestyle. Programs typically last around 30 days but can be custom-tailored to specific needs. Liberty House Recovery Center works with most major insurance carriers as well as self-paying guests. The Admissions Team is available 24-7 to assist those seeking help, including transportation or a travelling companion, if needed. And, always, privacy and discretion is key.
More About Us
Fast Stats
- 13520 White Lake Road Fenton, Michigan 48430
- 34−acre country estate
- 13 beds, private and semi-private rooms
- 30 to 60+ day programs that include detoxification and inpatient rehabilitation
- Founded by CEO Dr. Susan Abed and cofounded by Healthcare Administrator Brandee Wiseman, Clinic Manager Dr Ashley Casey and Director of Admission Daniel Casey
Highly-Trained & Experienced
Meet Our Expert & Caring Team
Our team at Liberty House Recovery work as one across all aspects of our program. Our treatment team, both medical and therapeutic practitioners are recruited for their recognized expertise combined with the very genuine human qualities of empathy and compassion.
Dr. Susan Abed
As a valued and active member of Michigan’s dynamic community for over 25 years, Dr. Abed has spent her life practicing compassion and using her expertise to help both children and adults grow their self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence. These years have given her much joy but have also highlighted the affliction of addiction within her community and beyond that has seemed to touch every individual, in one way or another. Dr. Abed has developed this project to extend her passion for helping people and has created a strong team that shares her goal of providing individualized, compassionate, and effective care for the people and their families touched by alcohol and substance use. By bringing the latest and most advanced evidence-based therapies to Michigan, Dr. Abed not only wants every client to achieve happiness through long-lasting sobriety but to also help reduce the stigma associated with addiction and other mental health problems.
Dr. Wisam Salman, MD
Dr. Salman received his medical degree from the University of Mosul and completed his psychiatric residency at Michigan State’s Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. He has done extensive work in areas of community public health, substance abuse, mood disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. Since 2009, Dr. Salman has been pursuing his passion for helping substance use disorder afflicted individuals and their families within the Michigan community and beyond. He is passionate about addressing all factors that contribute to one’s substance use disorder and recognizes the need for unique and individualized care for every patient for effective results. Dr. Salman’s guidance for evidence-based practices that encompasses a mind-body-lifestyle approach has been an instrumental part in developing the program at Liberty House Recovery Center.
Ashley Casey
Ashley began her journey as a University of Michigan undergraduate who completed her degree in Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery at Kent State University. During the second year of her residency at the Henry Ford Hospital System, Ashley experienced an accident that landed her in the ICU for several weeks, almost losing her life. In the aftermath of the incident, Ashley went through her own therapy to gain an understanding of the experience and, in the process, found a passion for the field of psychology. She was genuinely touched by the universal problem of individuals suffering from alcohol and substance use failing to receive adequate treatment due to the overwhelmed national mental health system. She found a passion for understanding the complex and unique combination of underlying issues that surround alcohol and substance use, as well as the mind-body-lifestyle changes that support long-lasting sobriety. Ashley is currently working towards her Master’s in Clinical Psychology with the goal of becoming a Licensed Psychologist here in the state of Michigan, where she can use her unique background to provide compassionate and understanding care for every client she encounters.
COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
These are just some of the common questions we see from potential clients like yourself.
The short, simple answer is yes. Detoxification is when withdrawal symptoms are medically-managed through a variety of techniques and medications.
Rehab is the clinical treatment of substance, which can take place in a residential or outpatient setting. Here at Liberty House Recovery we offer detoxification and residential treatment at our program in Michigan.
Whether you are a local resident or traveling in from outside of Michigan, Liberty House Recovery Center offers you a full experience in substance abuse treatment. From the first call to arranging travel or arranging a sober companion to travel with you we are here to help you every step of the way.
During your first 24 hours in treatment at Liberty House Recovery, you can expect to meet with our intake coordinator and nursing staff, who will help ensure you are medically stable within the first 24 hours.
Studies have shown that inpatient and outpatient treatment, when combined show the best results when seeking treatment for substance abuse.
The typical answer is no, however some states allow for mandated treatment through a court process. In Michigan, where Liberty House Recovery is located does, we do have involuntary commitment laws that can assist with getting a person help for substance abuse, even if they refuse.
Once you complete treatment at Liberty House Recovery, we will ensure you are set up with an aftercare plan that fits your personal needs. From outpatient treatment, to individual counseling to sober living options, we are with you every step of the way.
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