Sober Events

01/21/2026

Brain health is community health—and everyone has a seat at the table.

The 2026 Black Men’s Brain Health Conference is bringing powerful voices together for real conversations about mental health, leadership, culture, and wellness. This year’s featured speaker, Dr. David M. Johnson, President of Merritt College, is joining a lineup focused on education, equity, and impact.

This event is open to all, whether you’re a professional, a student, a caregiver, in recovery, or simply someone who believes mental health matters. No cost. No gatekeeping. Just access.

You don’t have to be in Oakland to be part of it—free virtual registration makes it easy to join from anywhere.

👉 Register free here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-mens-brain-health-conference-2026-tickets-1968280969364?aff=sobernotboring


Black Mens Brain Health
Robert W. Turner II

01/19/2026

Put it on your schedule! Coming in February!
A few weeks ago Jen helped over 10 families with their dogs and we got some amazing feedback from everyone who attended! Bring your pets out on the first Saturday of the month for $5 nail trims!

01/15/2026

Fresh look. Fresh start. ✂️

We believe everyone deserves to feel good when they look in the mirror. That’s why we are so excited to have licensed beautician Emily K. setting up shop at the Outreach 419 center this Saturday!

She’s offering FREE haircuts for families and individuals in our community. Whether things are tight this month or you just need a trim to start the year off right, we’ve got you covered. No judgment, just love (and great hair).

The Details: 🗓 When: THIS Saturday, Jan 17th 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Where: 235 W Fenwick Rd, Fenwick, MI

Please SHARE this post. You never know who on your friends list might really need this lift right now. Let’s look out for each other!

01/14/2026

Stop explaining yourself. 🛑

We think being "nice" means over-explaining, over-apologizing, and adding a bunch of fluff to our sentences. But that’s not being nice—that’s being passive.
Real assertiveness is about Subtraction.

If you want to be respected, you have to stop adding the extra noise.
1️⃣ Subtract the apology. (Unless you actually did something wrong).
2️⃣ Subtract the justification. "No" is a complete sentence.
3️⃣ Subtract the rising tone. Stop asking if your boundaries are okay. State them.

We are breaking this down in detail in this week’s Communication Group. Stop guessing how to talk to people and come learn the skill.

🗓 TUESDAYS | Noon & 6pm
📍 Outreach 419 (235 West Fenwick Rd)
🌐 Learn more: outreach419.com
📲 Get the Cheat Sheet: sobernotboring.com

Watch the video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg8RhNPVGOQ

01/11/2026

01/10/2026

MAT isn’t cheating recovery—it’s saving lives.
Suboxone, methadone, Vivitrol… they exist for one reason: to keep people alive long enough to heal.

Calling people on MAT “not really clean” isn’t edgy or tough—it’s ignorant and dangerous. Addiction is a medical condition, not a moral failure. Nobody shames diabetics for insulin or people with depression for meds, but somehow addiction still gets treated like a character flaw.

Let’s be clear:
MAT lowers overdose deaths.
MAT reduces relapse.
MAT stabilizes the brain.
MAT helps people rebuild their lives.

Recovery isn’t a competition. It’s not one-size-fits-all. If someone isn’t chasing drugs, isn’t risking death daily, and isn’t destroying themselves anymore—that’s recovery. Period.

Shame has never saved a life. Compassion has.
Gatekeeping recovery kills people.

If you’re choosing life, stability, and healing—I respect you. No exceptions. 💪🏼❤️

01/07/2026

Big moments deserve a big community 💛

One of our participants is getting ready to welcome a new baby, and we’re throwing a baby shower to celebrate Talula Mokwaw and Jake.
This is an open invitation — no gifts required, no pressure. Just come as you are, stop by, say hello, and help us surround this growing family with encouragement and love.
If you’ve ever wondered what recovery community looks like in real life, this is it. People showing up for each other. Celebrating milestones. Letting joy be loud.

Saturday, January 10th at 2:00 PM
Outreach 419 | 235 W Fenwick Rd

All are welcome. Truly.
Drop a 💛 if you’re planning to stop by.

01/06/2026

Bowling with the Sober Not Boring crew from Outreach 419