West Lake

Ionia County


West Lake provides continuous residential treatment and support services for adults living with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.  The West Lake campus houses six cottages, all specialized AFC homes,including four 6-bed, one 9-bed, and one 12-bed. Located on over 100 acres, the cottages at West Lake are within close proximity, offering a community of support for residents. Though we encourage the community aspect, we recognize the importance of privacy and individuality by offering each individual his or her own private bedroom that can be decorated.

The program serves individuals challenged with chronic mental illness, and/or those who are dually diagnosed with a developmental disability or have a history of substance abuse. This may also include adults requiring intensive and consistent behavioral intervention.  We also offer treatment programs for individuals who have a dual diagnosis of mental illness and borderline personality disorder.  West Lake’s programs are able to accommodate a wide range of needs and desires. 

West Lake staff utilize evidence-based treatment to residents with a holistic, person-centered approach, tailored to each individual's specific goals. Residents are encouraged and empowered to participate in all aspects of the program including establishing house rules, staff interviews, evaluations, recreational activities and day program.

West Lake offers a comprehensive therapeutic environment. The program is designed to create a safe, innovative, and therapeutic milieu where all members grow and learn. Our supportive clinical team includes a psychiatrist, behavior analyst, MSW Case Manager, RN, LPN, therapist, administrative team, and Residential Advocate staff in the home 24 hours a day.  The standard staffing ratio is 2:1 for the 6 bed, and 3:1 for the other cottages.

West Lake Outcome Measures:

  • Movement to less restrictive settings
  • Participation in daily therapeutic and vocational programming
  • Maximize opportunities to be members of the community
  • Maximize the satisfaction of the individuals served as well as guardian and funder satisfaction.

Structured day activities include:

  • Symptom & medication management classes
  • Daily living skill instruction
  • Stress management
  • Vocational training
  • Psycho-educational classes
  • Community-based activities
  • Leisure activities

Recreational activities are also offered every evening, and may include:

  • Shopping
  • Dining out at restaurants
  • Movies
  • Sports activities
  • Other community events 

Since its opening in 1997, the goal of West Lake has been to maximize the residents’ own abilities to live in the least restrictive/supportive environment as possible, with preference toward living near natural, community and family supports.

West Lake is a licensed Adult Foster Care community and is certified as a Specialized Level IV Residential Program. It is also accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission. Hope Network has been accredited by CARF for the past 30 years.

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Center for Autism Grand Rounds --- 2012 Lunch Lecture Series
5/9/2012

Friday, June 1st
Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Elyse Wiseman, BCBA, Hope Network

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Hope Network Education Center

Grand Rounds is a new series of professional lunchtime lectures covering a variety of topics relating to autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions, including ABA, Speech and Language Pathology, and supporting children and adults with autism. Lectures are free of charge and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch. Following each lecture, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.


All lectures are from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Hope Network Education Center, 775 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
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Michigan Partners for Freedom | Free Self-Determination Seminar
5/1/2012
If you have a disability and want to get more control of your life, your support, and your services, then join the Michigan Partners for Freedom on May 9, 2012 from 9:30 - 2:30 pm at Hope Network Education Center in Grand Rapids. Lunch included!
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Hope Network strives to bridge gap in services to people with mental illness
4/25/2012
WGVU  |  Hope Network is a non-profit Christian organization well known in Michigan for providing a broad continuum of care in the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries, developmental disabilities, and mental illness. WGVU’s Caroline MacGregor reports on the organization’s efforts to streamline services and address the alarming mortality rate among people with mental health disabilities.