Up North Recovery-Peer Recovery Connections

10/03/2025

🎲♟️ Alpena Community Game Night ♠️🃏

Looking for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and community vibes? Join us for a different game every month—this October, we’re bringing the fun with card games, board games, and bingo!

🗓 Friday, October 17th, 2025 🕖 Starting at 7:00 PM 📍 Catholic Human Services – 154 S Ripley Blvd, Alpena

This event is open to everyone in the community—bring your friends, family, or just yourself and meet new people! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just in it for the snacks, smiles, or conversation, there's a seat at the table for you.

🎉 Hosted by Up North Recovery–Peer Recovery Connections/CCatholic Human Services Inc
📞 Questions? Contact Isa Morua at lmorua@catholichumanservices.org or 989.203.1719

Let’s roll the dice on a great night!

10/03/2025

Looking for an exciting night out? Look no further than our upcoming recovery speaker jam! Join us for an evening of food, live music, open speakers, and a bonfire!

Live Music by Aaron Mills

Date: OCTOBER 18TH
Time: 5:00PM-9:00PM
Location: Alano Club: 3100 Piper Road, Alpena, MI

For more information contact:
Luke Bunting: 989-884-4441
Rachael Bunting: 989-278-1923

This event is Sponsored by Catholic Human Services in partnership with Sunrise Treatment & Recovery Centre
*Not associated with Alano

09/29/2025

Sunrise Treatment & Recovery Centre is offering a supportive resource! All are welcome for some coffee and conversation!

Contact Rachel at 989-278-1923

09/19/2025

Project ASSERT (Alcohol & Substance Use Services, Education, and Referral to Treatment) is available at MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alpena, Tawas, and West Branch.

This emergency department-based program connects individuals to Peer Recovery Coaches (PRCs) or Wellness Advocates (WAs) who offer:

💬 Non-judgmental, person-centered support
💡 Brief interventions to start the healing process
🧭 Guidance toward treatment, recovery, and wellness resources

Whether you're ready for change or just need someone to talk to, Project ASSERT is here to help — no pressure, just support.

💙 In partnership with Catholic Human Services and MyMichigan Medical Center

📍 Available at Alpena, Tawas, & West Branch – MyMichigan Medical Centers

📲 Don’t hesitate to ask for help — recovery starts with one conversation.

09/04/2025

Tomorrow is the day!! Join us rain or shine (we are hoping for the latter!) to walk our 2nd annual bridging the gap recovery walk!!

Check in starting at 9:30am to receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last) and a ticket into our raffle drawing for a $200 visa gift card!

Look for a painted rock along the path and win a prize at the end of our walk! (more details on how to participate before the walk)

Hope to see everyone there! This is a FREE event! No cost for participation!

Send a message to learn more

09/01/2025

09/01/2025

THIS FRIDAY!!!

🏆We will have some awesome prizes to win at our 2nd Annual Bridging The Gap to recovery walk!! A sneak peak of just a few! There is no cost to attend this event thanks to the amazing community support!

Check in before the walk from 9:30am-9:50am to receive a free T-Shirt (while supplies last) and a raffle ticket to win a $200 visa gift card! (must be present to win at the end of our walk) Walk will begin promptly at 10:00am!

🪨Find some painted rocks during your walk and you could go home with various prizes! Gift cards, gift certificates, toys for the littles, decor, and more!!

Join us!
🎉September 5th from 10:00am-11:00am (check in from 9:30-9:50am)
📍Starting location will be in MDHHS parking lot- 600 walnut St. Alpena

There will be resources available as well as Peer Recovery Coaches for any support you may need.

08/19/2025

🏆We will have some awesome prizes to win at our 2nd Annual Bridging The Gap to recovery walk!! A sneak peak of just a few! There is no cost to attend this event thanks to the amazing community support!

Check in before the walk from 9:30am-9:50am to receive a free T-Shirt (while supplies last) and a raffle ticket to win a $200 visa gift card! (must be present to win at the end of our walk) Walk will begin promptly at 10:00am!

🪨Find some painted rocks during your walk and you could go home with various prizes! Gift cards, gift certificates, toys for the littles, decor, and more!!

Join us!
🎉September 5th from 10:00am-11:00am (check in from 9:30-9:50am)
📍Starting location will be in MDHHS parking lot- 600 walnut St. Alpena

There will be resources available as well as Peer Recover Coaches for any support you may need.

08/14/2025

We are getting excited as this event comes near! Thanks to our amazing sponsors we have some awesome prizes for you to find on the scavenger hunt walk as well as a grand raffle prize of a $200 gift card!!!

No cost to join us on this walk! Just bring yourself and your loved ones to bridge the gap to recovery and walk with other supportive individuals!

Check in from 9:30am-9:50am and receive a raffle ticket into the gift card drawing and a FREE T-shirt (While supplies last)!
Must be present by the end of the walk to win

We will start our walk at 10:00am SHARP!
There will be resources available and Peer Recovery Coaches on site

Send a message to learn more

08/11/2025

We have an upcoming clinit on August 25th at Traverse City and Cadillac regions to help individuals enrolled in Medicaid access free, personalized support for substance use recovery.

💬 What’s included?
✔️ A dedicated team: coaches, a doctor, a nurse, and counselors
✔️ A care plan built around your goals
✔️ Ongoing support and access to local resources
✔️ Incentives for participation: $20 gas voucher + free lock bag

This program is like a premium subscription—but FREE for Medicaid enrollees.

📅 Next clinic date: July 28
📞 Schedule your appointment today: (989) 203-1487 ext. 2525

You don’t have to do it alone. Recovery is possible, and support is just a call away. 💙


Freedom Recovery Center

06/19/2025

September is Recovery Month! Get ready for our 2nd annual bridging the gap recovery walk but with a twist! We will be having a scavenger hunt along the way!

STAY TUNED!! MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!!

06/19/2025

Recovery Care Services is proud to partner with Jason Beatty, DO of Freedom Recovery Center combining medical expertise with compassionate support to deliver the highest quality of care for individuals facing substance use challenges. Together, we’re creating real pathways to healing across Northern Lower Michigan.

📞 Alpena: (989) 356-6385
📞 Cadillac: (231) 775-6581
📞 Ga***rd: (989) 732-6761
📞 Traverse City: (231) 947-8110