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Great Lakes
About Us
Pasadena Villa Great Lakes is a residential mental health treatment center in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving adults throughout southwest Michigan and the broader Midwest. Set on a modern campus with water features and walking trails, Great Lakes provides 24-hour structured care for adults navigating complex mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders.
Our clinical team delivers individualized, evidence-based treatment through our proprietary Social Integration Model™, pairing clinical excellence with real-world skill development to prepare each client for a confident, lasting return to everyday life.
What we treat
Complex mental health conditions, co-occurring disorders
Who we treat
Adults (18+) of all genders
Payment options
In-network insurance, out-of-network, private pay
Medicare/Medicaid
Not accepted
Our Program
Treatment at Great Lakes is built around our proprietary Social Integration Model™ — a clinically grounded framework that moves beyond symptom stabilization to develop the social, emotional, and functional skills clients need to thrive after discharge. Every treatment plan is individualized, combining evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and family therapy.
Our Care Through Culinary™ program integrates nutrition as a core component of clinical care, recognizing the established connection between physical wellness and mental health outcomes. Together, these elements form a whole-person approach designed to produce meaningful, measurable progress.
How We Treat
- Polyvagal therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Relapse prevention therapy
- Seeking Safety
What We Treat
The Great Lakes Difference
The Social Integration Model™
Our proprietary Social Integration Model™ goes beyond symptom stabilization — equipping clients with the social, emotional, and functional skills needed to sustain recovery in everyday life. It's not just treatment. It's preparation for what comes next.
Individualized Clinical Care
No two clients are alike. At Great Lakes, every treatment plan is built around each individual's history, diagnosis, and goals — combining psychiatric evaluation, evidence-based therapies, and ongoing clinical assessment to drive meaningful, measurable progress.
Alum Program
Recovery doesn't end at discharge. Our Alum Program keeps clients connected to the Great Lakes community through ongoing resources, peer support, and family programming — providing the continuity of care that sustains long-term mental health and well-being.
Our Facility
Explore Great Lakes
Great Lakes is accredited by The Joint Commission — the gold standard in behavioral health care quality. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, client safety, and measurable outcomes.
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Our Levels of Care
Great Lakes offers three levels of care designed to meet clients where they are and support them through every stage of recovery.
Our residential program provides 24-hour structured care and clinical support for adults navigating complex mental health conditions. Clients receive intensive, individualized treatment in a therapeutic environment designed to promote stability and long-term recovery.
- 24-hour clinical support
- Intensive individual + group therapy
- Recreational, art, + music therapy
Our PHP offers structured, intensive treatment five days a week — providing a seamless step-down from residential care while allowing clients to begin reintegrating into daily life.
- Intensive treatment five days per week
- Individualized therapy + programming
- Psychiatric evaluation + medication management
Our IOP provides continued clinical support three days a week and is designed for clients who are ready to maintain personal and professional responsibilities while remaining engaged in structured treatment.
- Treatment three days per week
- Individualized therapy + programming
- Ongoing clinical assessment + support
Our Leadership
Meet Our Team
Great Lakes is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of licensed mental health professionals dedicated to delivering individualized, evidence-based care in a welcoming and inclusive environment. From clinical staff to support personnel, every member of our team is committed to each client’s progress — and to the culture of excellence that defines Great Lakes.
Angel Piper
Group CEO
John Kupfner, MD
Medical Director
Kim McFarland
Director of Clinical Services
Brigette Sitarski
LPC
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Kylie Kolassa
RN
Director of Nursing
Katherine Peterson
PHD, LP
Therapist
Elise Palmer
LLPC
Therapist
Katlin Hetzel
MSW
Recreation Therapist
Sydney Higgins
CTRS
Recreation Therapist
Ron DeLucas
Recreation Therapist
Charles Lipsey
Facilities Manager
Paying for Care
Insurance + Payment Options
Great Lakes is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cigna, Optum, Priority Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. Out-of-network insurance and private pay are also accepted. As a VA Community Care Network provider, we proudly serve veterans seeking residential mental health treatment (NPI: 1598505968). Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted.
Have questions about coverage or admissions? Our admissions team is available to help — reach out for a confidential consultation.
Now Hiring
Join us in our mission to provide top-notch, evidence-based care and support individuals on their journey to healing!
Our staff is the most important resource in our care and service commitment to our clients/residents. We nurture and maximize professional talents through a culture of trust, honesty, respect, integrity, accountability, and commitment. We foster an environment where professional excellence is valued, healthcare quality is enhanced, and individual needs are anticipated and responded to.
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FAQs
Questions about Great Lakes
What is Pasadena Villa Great Lakes in Battle Creek, MI?
Pasadena Villa Great Lakes is a residential mental health treatment center in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving adults 18 and older throughout southwest Michigan and the broader Midwest. Our multidisciplinary team provides 24-hour structured care for adults navigating complex mental health conditions, with a comprehensive continuum of care including residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programming.
What mental health conditions are treated at Great Lakes?
Great Lakes provides residential treatment for adults with a wide range of complex mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
How is Great Lakes different from other residential treatment centers in Michigan?
Great Lakes combines individualized, evidence-based treatment with Pasadena Villa’s proprietary Social Integration Model™ — a clinically grounded framework that goes beyond symptom stabilization to help clients develop the skills they need to thrive after discharge. We also offer a seamless step-down continuum from residential treatment to partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, and our Alum Program provides ongoing peer support, resources, and family programming to sustain long-term mental health and well-being.
What is the Social Integration Model™?
The Social Integration Model™ is Pasadena Villa’s proprietary treatment framework used across all of its residential and outpatient programs. Rather than focusing solely on stabilization, the model emphasizes real-world skill development, community integration, and interpersonal growth — equipping clients with the tools they need to thrive long after treatment ends.
Is Pasadena Villa Great Lakes accredited?
Yes. Pasadena Villa Great Lakes is accredited by The Joint Commission — the gold standard in behavioral health care quality. This accreditation reflects our commitment to clinical excellence, client safety, and measurable outcomes across every aspect of our program.
Does Pasadena Villa Great Lakes accept insurance?
Great Lakes is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cigna, Optum, Priority Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. Out-of-network insurance and private pay are also accepted. As a VA Community Care Network provider, we also proudly serve eligible veterans. Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted.
Take the next step at Great Lakes.
Our admissions team is available to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and guide you through every step of the process. Reach out for a confidential consultation — we’re here when you’re ready.
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