Health Professional Recovery Program

Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP)

Support for Michigan-licensed healthcare professionals who may be experiencing impairment related to substance use or mental health. Discreet evaluations, thorough documentation, and guided care pathways that align with HPRP protocols.

Who This Service Helps

Licensed professionals in Michigan who received an HPRP referral or who want a confidential evaluation before engaging the program, including:

  • Physicians and physician assistants
  • Nurses and nurse practitioners
  • Pharmacists and pharmacy techs
  • Dentists and dental hygienists
  • Behavioral health clinicians and social workers
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
  • EMTs, paramedics, and other allied health roles
  • Healthcare students and residents

What To Expect: The SAP Process

Rapid Intake

Brief phone consultation to confirm needs, timelines, and any HPRP deadlines. Scheduling options provided within one business day.

Document Review

Review of HPRP correspondence, prior assessments, treatment records, and employment or school letters.

Clinical Interview

Structured interview that explores history, current symptoms, function at work, and risk factors. Evidence-based screening tools used as indicated.

Collateral and Coordination

With your signed releases, outreach may include employer, union representative, treatment provider, legal counsel, or HPRP case manager.

Written Evaluation & Recommendations

Clear summary with diagnostic impressions when supported, risk level, and recommendations that align with HPRP protocols.

Care Pathway & Follow-Through

Referrals to appropriate levels of care, return-to-work planning, and guidance on next steps with HPRP.

Why Choose H.L. Counseling Enterprise, Inc.

  • Experienced leadership: Guided by Dr. Hakeem Lumumba, PhD, with 30+ years of clinical experience and advanced credentials.
  • Discreet and compliant: Processes and documentation aligned with HPRP expectations.
  • Timely response: Every inquiry answered within 24 hours to reduce downtime and uncertainty.
  • Client-centered approach: Clear recommendations that prioritize safety, recovery, and career continuity.
  • Culturally responsive care: Respect for diverse backgrounds and practice settings.

Confidentiality and Professionalism

Your privacy matters. Information is shared only with parties you authorize or as required by law. All evaluations occur in a private, secure setting, with the option for compliant telehealth when appropriate.

Evaluation Components

Documentation You Receive

Care Pathways and Support

Reports are written in plain language for clarity and alignment with program expectations.

How To Prepare

Bring or send the following materials for your evaluation, if available:

Be ready to provide any deadlines you must meet along with contact information for your employer, union, attorney, or case manager if coordination is needed.

Get Started with HPRP

Take the next step with a confidential intake. Our team will outline the process and provide a scheduling window within one business day.