Michigan Medical Marijuana Card in Byron Center, MI
Kent County · Our office location, southern Kent County
Phone consultations for Byron Center residents
BSS Alternative Wellness Center, LLC is headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan. While we serve patients statewide by phone, Byron Center and the broader Kent County community is our home — we know our neighbors. Our office at 8187 Clyde Park Ave SW serves as our administrative base, and Dr. Josh Vance, DO has been certifying patients across the southern Kent County and Allegan County area since 2014.
How Byron Center patients use the medical card
Byron Center is a southern Kent County community just outside Grand Rapids. Local patients value the personalized service and continuity of care that comes from working with a community-based medical practice. Many of our long-term Byron Center, Wyoming, Caledonia, and Hudsonville patients have been with us through multiple renewal cycles.
Most common qualifying conditions among Byron Center patients
Across our Byron Center-area patients, these are the most frequently certified qualifying conditions. Click any condition to learn how the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program applies to it specifically:
Chronic Pain
Severe, persistent pain not controlled by conventional treatment.
Learn more →Arthritis
Severe degenerative or rheumatoid arthritis with persistent joint pain and inflammation.
Learn more →PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Post-traumatic stress disorder including combat-, assault-, and trauma-related PTSD.
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Why Byron Center patients choose phone consultations
All consultations — even for patients next door in Byron Center — are conducted by phone. The phone-only model is more efficient for what is, ultimately, a medical history review and qualifying-condition assessment, and it lets us serve every Michigan patient on the same terms.
Tax savings example for Byron Center patients
A Byron Center patient spending $200/month on cannabis saves $20/month with a medical card — about $480 over the 2-year card validity.
Byron Center cannabis dispensary access
The Grand Rapids metropolitan area has dozens of licensed cannabis dispensaries within a short drive of Byron Center, with additional options in Wyoming, Kentwood, and along the South Division Avenue corridor.
How it works for Byron Center residents
- 1. Book online — choose a phone consultation time at bssaw.com/book. Same-day appointments available.
- 2. Phone call (10–15 min) — speak with Dr. Josh Vance, DO from home in Byron Center. He reviews your qualifying condition and issues your certification.
- 3. State registration — complete your Michigan CRA (Cannabis Regulatory Agency) registration online same day, or by mail.
- 4. Approval email same day — physical card mails from the State of Michigan in 2–3 weeks.
Our office
Local — our office is at 8187 Clyde Park Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Our Byron Center office is used for administrative functions only — all patient consultations are conducted by phone. We do not offer in-person appointments.
BSS Alternative Wellness Center, LLC8187 Clyde Park Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 712-6355
Frequently Asked Questions — Byron Center
- Can I visit the Byron Center office for my appointment?
- No — we do not offer in-person appointments. All patient consultations are conducted by phone, regardless of where you live in Michigan. Our Byron Center office is used for administrative functions only.