Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services

12/22/2025

The Holidays Can Be Hard — You’re Not Alone

For many people, the holidays bring joy and connection. For others, they can bring stress, grief, loneliness, or extra pressure on recovery and mental health. If this season feels heavy, please know that you are not alone — and support is available.

At Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services, we believe recovery doesn’t pause for the holidays. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to take things one moment at a time. And it’s okay if the holidays look different for you this year.

While many places, including Lifeboat, close for the holidays, support is still available. If you or someone you care about needs support, here are some resources available through this holiday season:

Mental Health Crisis Hotline:
- 24/7/365 support, just dial 988

CMH Crisis Services:
- 24/7/365 in-person care
812 E Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910

AA Central Office Hotline:
- 24/7/365 compassion from a sober AA member, (517) 377-1444

NA Marathon Meeting (24-hour Christmas meeting):
Start: 7 P.M. on 12/24/2025
Ends: 7 P.M. on 12/25/2025

Reach out. Stay connected. One day at a time.
You matter. Your recovery matters.

— Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services

12/11/2025

🚧 Calling all Michigan Construction Industry Leaders! 🚧

The construction industry faces a significantly higher rate of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) than the national average. Together, we can change that. This summit will equip companies with tools, training, and resources to build safer, healthier, and more supportive job sites.

REGISTER TODAY:
Contact Camille Gerace Nitschky
📧 cgnitschky@1016.org
📞 (989) 859-1801
Or scan the QR code in the flyer.

📅 January 14, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Holiday Inn – Midland
💲 $15 per person (lunch included)

Let’s work together to strengthen our workforce and support recovery in the industry.

12/05/2025

✨ Housing is More Than a Place to Live — It’s a Foundation for Recovery ✨

At our agency, we see every day how stable housing transforms lives. When individuals in recovery have a safe, supportive place to call home, their chances of long-term success increase dramatically. 🏡💪

Why? Because housing provides:
✔️ Stability — a consistent environment to focus on healing
✔️ Safety — protection from triggers and high-risk situations
✔️ Support — a community that encourages healthy routines
✔️ Opportunity — the space to rebuild relationships, pursue employment, and set new goals

Recovery is not just about overcoming addiction — it’s about creating a life where wellness can thrive. Housing is a core part of that journey.

We’re proud to connect individuals with the resources, support, and housing options they need to build a strong foundation for lifelong recovery. ❤️

If you or someone you love needs help, reach out. You’re not alone — and hope is always within reach. 🌟

12/03/2025

THE HOUSING VOUCHER LIST OPENS SOON ‼️

11/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our Community Listening Event ❗️

A special thank you to City Rescue Mission of Lansing, Mid-Michigan Recovery Services Inc. and Essential Blessings. 🙏

Comment below if you think this type of event would continue to be beneficial to our community in the future 💖

11/19/2025

💛 The Holidays Are Coming — You Don’t Have to Navigate Them Alone

The holiday season can be joyful, but for many people in recovery, it can also bring stress, triggers, and complicated emotions.
Changes in routine, family dynamics, financial pressures, grief, or loneliness can make this time of year especially challenging.

At Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services, we want you to know that your feelings are valid and support is available.
Whether you need someone to talk to, extra accountability, or a safe space to reconnect with your recovery goals, we’re here for you every step of the way.

✨Remember ✨
• It’s okay to set boundaries.
• It’s okay to say no.
• It’s okay to ask for help.
• And it’s more than okay to prioritize your recovery.

Reach out to us if you need support, resources, or community during the holiday season. You’re not alone, and your recovery matters ; today and every day. 💛

11/18/2025

On Tuesday November 18th, 2025 our office will be closed for a staff training. 💙⛵️

We will reopen Wensday at 9 a.m. ⏰️

11/17/2025

A beautiful poem was shared at our banquet in memory of Angela Michelle Martain by her bestie, Kelly Angelosante.
Her light, love, and legacy continue to touch our hearts. 🤍

11/14/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming Community Listening Session! 👂✨

This is a great chance to share your voice and ideas about substance use and unhoused services in our community.

Several amazing organizations will be joining us, including City Rescue Mission, Essential Blessings, MMRS, and Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services. 🏠🔊

Can’t wait to connect, listen, and learn together! 💬❤️
Hope to see you there!

11/12/2025

There’s an important difference between being sober and being in recovery. 💖

Sobriety is about abstaining — it’s the decision to stop using substances. It’s a powerful, courageous first step that requires strength and commitment. But stopping the substance is only part of the process. ✨️

Recovery goes deeper. It’s about healing the emotional wounds, building healthier coping skills, rediscovering your identity, and learning how to live fully without needing an escape. 💪

Recovery is therapy sessions, support groups, self-reflection, repairing relationships, and creating a new sense of purpose. It’s about transforming your life, not just removing what was hurting you. 🫂

Sobriety is the doorway.
Recovery is the journey that follows. 🚪🏃‍♀️

If you’re in recovery — or just beginning to think about it — remember that it’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, connection, and growth. 🌱

11/10/2025

Good news for SNAP recipients❗️✨️

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — SNAP recipients in the state of Michigan should expect their full November benefits, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. The health …

11/07/2025

HAPPY FRIDAY ‼
This is an opinion piece written by our staff member Richard Jewell who is M.S. Certified Peer Recovery Coach at Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services.

So what do you think is addiction a disease or a choice?