Reach For Recovery - West Michigan

09/22/2025

Let’s break the stigma. 💙
Substance Use Disorder is not a choice or a character flaw—it’s a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people and families every year. With the right treatment, compassion, and community support, recovery is not only possible, it’s happening every day. 🌟

09/19/2025

A few of our staff are at the 2025 Lakeshore Recovery Summit today! We’re here to learn, connect, and dive deeper into how substance use disorder impacts our community—and, most importantly, explore what we can do together to bring hope and healing. 💙

09/17/2025

Recovery is a journey made up of many small steps. This wellness Wednesday, try picking one wellness habit to add into your day. Whether it’s a 5-minute meditation, a short walk, or calling a friend—little things add up and nourish your healing. You are doing worthy work, and you don’t have to do it alone. 💚

09/16/2025

Here at Reach, we aim to build meaningful connection with our clients. We recognize that not everyone is ready to be vulnerable, so we’ve placed a sign-out in our lobby inviting people to share: “What Reach for Recovery Has Helped Me.”

Why Share Your Story?

Encourages others by showing they’re not alone.
Demonstrates the power of peer support and human connection.
Strengthens community and helps reduce stigma.
Helps us listen — because your voice matters.

09/15/2025

🧠 Fact or Myth: Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Myth: People with SUD just need stronger willpower to quit.

Fact: SUD is a medical condition that changes how the brain works. These changes lead to intense cravings and can impair decision-making, making quitting extremely difficult without support. Treatment, therapy, sometimes medication, and strong social support are often necessary for recovery.

💡 Additional Info / Why This Matters:

Believing the willpower myth stigmatizes people with SUD and can discourage them from seeking help.

09/12/2025

🎉 Fun Friday Staff Spotlight 🎉
Meet Tyler Bice — Men's Residential Assistant House Manager

🌟 A Bit About Tyler:
Tyler was in active addiction for fifteen years, and today, he’s using his journey to uplift others. His goal every morning: show up humbly and serve the wonderful men in our program. Tyler knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom—and he still remembers how powerful it felt when people further along in recovery walked beside him.

🙏 Why We’re Grateful to Have Him:
Tyler brings compassion, authenticity, and lived experience into his role—qualities that help build trust and connection. He not only helps others heal, he also inspires staff and clients with his dedication.

Being part of a team with him means seeing hope, growth, and community in action every day.

💬 Tyler’s Own Words:
“Again, I am honored and grateful to be in a position to impact lives alongside an incredible dedicated team.”

09/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at RecoveryFest on the LakeShore! We truly appreciate those who asked such thoughtful questions about our services. We’re grateful for the chance to connect and excited about the new relationships we’re building in the community.

09/11/2025

RecoveryFest on the LakeShore Happening today — join us and other agencies!

09/10/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Coping Tool Spotlight🌿

Feeling stressed or fighting cravings? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding tool:

5 things you see
4 things you touch
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste

✨ It works because it calms racing thoughts, reduces anxiety, and keeps you rooted in the here and now. A simple tool you can use anywhere. 💙

09/08/2025

Don’t forget to join us this Thursday along with other agencies for a day full of valuable resources and meaningful connections!

Recovery Fest is 3 Days Away!! Check out the awesome list of agencies that will have booths at the event on Thursday.

09/05/2025

Fun Friday Staff Highlight: Traci Scott, LLMSW, CAADC-DP – Men's Residential Clinician

Today, we're excited to spotlight Traci Scott at the Chester A. Ray Center! Traci began her journey with us as a clinician in the Grand Haven outpatient office. She went on to contribute her skills at our Women’s Residential program at Harbor House before settling into her current role as a clinician in Men’s Residential.

Traci earned her Master’s in Social Work (clinical concentration in Substance Use Disorders) from Western Michigan University in June 2023.

Her LLMSW designation—licensed master's social worker with limited practice under supervision—is complemented by her CAADC-DP (Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Development Plan), a time-limited phase designed to help professionals gain required supervised experience toward full certification.

Traci passionately believes that people experiencing substance use or mental health challenges deserve to be heard and live life to the fullest. She hopes to help “one or two people find hope they may not have otherwise.” Outside of work, she loves spending time watching sports with her husband and daughter, reading, and learning how to paint.

Traci’s Story (in her own words):
“Working with those in the recovery community has been a blessing for me. Yes, there are stories of heartbreak and sadness, but I also get to witness clients grow in strength, hope, and forgiveness. My hope for those who come into treatment is that they find a safe space—where they are not judged for their decisions or company. We ALL are flawed and find ways to cope with life’s stressors. I am humbled not only to guide people toward recovery, but to help them see their own worth.

Traci, we deeply appreciate your courage in sharing your journey so openly. Your vulnerability and your unwavering commitment to sowing hope truly inspire everyone around you.