Substance Use Disorders Treatment & Prevention Workgroup
The Substance Use Disorder – Prevention, Treatments and Recovery Workgroup strives to ensure a coordinated, community owned substance use disorder continuum of care that is accessible, data driven and evidence based. To collaborate and communicate with agencies, providers, coalitions, courts, police, medical community, schools, and community members.
Goal
To promote awareness in the community about the issues and realities of substance use disorders, use data driven processes, and ensure a comprehensive continuum of care.
SUD Workgroup Objectives
Develop a professional community.
Reduce stigma and increase understanding through education and visibility.
Use evidence based models to fill gaps in the continuum of care.
Develop overdose prevention strategies.
Recovery Month Activities and Events 2026
Tuesdays in September
Join Recovery Advocates in Livingston for their Second Annual Recovery Film Festival at the Historic Howell Theater. Doors will open at 6:00pm with the movie beginning at 7:00pm. Popcorn and soda will be available for purchase at the concession stand. See the full line up of movies here!
September 7
Join the Livingston County Area Alano Club for a Labor Day Party from 11:00am – 7:00pm! During the party there will be meetings both inside and outside, food, raffles, and fellowship. Click here for the event flyer.
September 21
Join Celebrate Recovery @ the Naz for a Family Roles Skit beginning at 7:00pm. Dinner will be provided from 6:00pm-6:50pm.
September 15
Join Stepping Stones Engagement Center as they welcome their Recovery Speaker who will be focusing on what long term recovery looks like. This event begins at 7:00pm. CEUs will be available to professionals for social workers and MCBAP. All are welcome! Click here for the event flyer.
September 24
September 24 is Save A Life Day! Visit Recovery Advocates in Livingston to receive a free naloxone kit and learn how to be prepared to save a life from an opioid overdose. Naloxone kits can be picked up from 8:00am – 4:00pm at the office located at 8002 Grand River Ave. Brighton, MI 48114.
September 24
Visit Livingston County Community Mental Health at 2280 E. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843 for a craft event. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon creating a craft to take home with you. No registration required for this event. The event will take place from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
September 18
Are you ready for a Hoedown? Doors open at 4:30pm for an evening of music, dancing, mechanical bull riding, food, and support. Dancing begins at 5:00pm, no experience needed! This event will be held at the Livingston County Area Alano Club and sponsored by Recovery Advocates in Livingston, Amber Reineck House, and Celebrate Recovery at the Naz. The event is free but don’t forget to wear your western wear! Click here for the event flyer.
September 25
It’s Bingo Night! Co-hosted by Recovery Advocates in Livingston and Celebrate Recovery @ the Naz, this event you don’t want to miss! This event is family friendly. Click here for the event flyer.
