Transitioning Peer Support at NMSAS
Adapting with Purpose: Realigning Peer Recovery Services at NMSASBy Tobias Neal Change is never easy, especially when it’s driven by factors beyond your control. But here at NMSAS Recovery Center, we’re committed to facing change with clarity, heart, and a deep...
Uniting to Face Addiction Michigan (UFAM): Why It Matters and How We Showed Up in 2025
Each year, recovery advocates, service providers, families, and community leaders from across the state gather on the Capitol lawn in Lansing for one powerful reason: to unite and face addiction together. This event is called UFAM – Uniting to Face Addiction Michigan...
Mental Health in Recovery: Honoring Every Path This Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time when we pause to recognize that mental health is health. For those of us in recovery, whether from substance use, mental health challenges, or both, this month offers a powerful opportunity: to reflect, reconnect, and...
Weathering the Storm: Helping People Stay in Recovery During Hard Times
Recovery isn’t something that stops and starts with the weather. Whether it’s a sudden power outage, storm damage to your home, or the stress of lost wages, life can throw curveballs that threaten stability—especially for people in recovery. When basic needs are...
Listen to Lead: Strengthening Relationships as a Peer Recovery Coach
In a world full of noise, the ability to truly listen is a rare and valuable skill. Active listening is more than hearing words; it’s about creating a space where people feel seen, heard, and understood. In recovery coaching, personal growth, and...Testimonial
Carrie Z
Peer Recovery Coach
NMSAS graciously guided me through the first steps to becoming a recovery coach which has blossomed into a beautiful career in clinical services. They have provided unique educational opportunities and outside supports which have truly empowered me to improve my life and my work.