The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) has introduced a new tool on their MI Bridges website that assists in finding substance use disorder and recovery services around Michigan. To read the article, including a quote from GLRC’s CEO, Greg Toutant, click here.
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GLRC hosted a community presentation for National Recovery Month at their John Kivela Center with special guests Andre Rison, former Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers, and Sean Jordan, CEO of The Sports Marketing Agency. Rison and Jordan discussed the importance of destigmatizing recovery. For more information, […]
The Superior Health Foundation has announced that $548,477.49 has been approved for year to of their Proactive Pediatric Mental Health Grants. The funds will be distributed to seven different organizations who provide essential resources to address mental health concerns, including Great Lakes Recovery Centers. Find more information here.
As September is National Recovery Month, it is a great time to acknowledge recovery efforts as well as work to recognize hardships. This time creates space to focus on increased support for those in recovery and educational strides taken within recovery strategies. Check out the rest of the article […]
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $500 to Great Lakes Recovery Centers’ Dickinson-Iron Communities that Care program. The grant will be used to support the Communities that Care’s 7th annual Hope 2 Help suicide prevention event on September 22nd in Iron Mountain. For more details […]
Preparing for Back-To-School As the summer days start to wane, the anticipation of a new school year begins to build. Whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, the back-to-school season is a time of fresh starts, new opportunities, and a bit of nervous excitement. In this blog post, we […]
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has generously dedicated $300,000 to Great Lakes Recovery Centers’ John Kivela Center. The funds, to be distributed over three years, will allow GLRC to focus on the integration of whole-person care. Read the rest of the article, including an interview with GLRC’s CEO, Greg […]
In a land as vast as the UP, getting help and resources for addiction can prove to be difficult. Local leaders are are working to define these difficulties as well as potential solutions to resolve them and make access to services less demanding. Check out the rest of the […]
The Importance of Community In an increasingly digital and individualistic world, the importance of community cannot be overstated. Whether it’s a local neighborhood, a professional network, or an online group, communities provide a sense of belonging, support, and shared purpose. In this blog post, we will explore the multifaceted […]
GLRC hosted their 17th Annual Run for Recovery on Wednesday, July 31st. Events included a 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k run. All proceeds from the events are going to GLRC’s Compassionate Care Fund to assist individuals in accessing their services even if they are unable to pay for them. […]