August 2025

Upcoming Events!

Healthy Senior Expo is September 11th

Free Senior Health Expo open to everyone. There will be free health screenings and raffles available.

When: Thursday, September 11, 2025/ 9AM - 12PM

Where: Brownstown Event Center

23345 King Rd

Brownstown Township, MI 48183

For more information, please contact: Anita Rothert

Phone:734-785-7705 x7035

Email: ARothert@guidance-center.org

4th Annual Kinship Care Symposium

Free virtual event!

Friday, September 19th, 2025

9am-12pm

For more information, please contact: Anita Rothert

Phone:734-785-7705 x7035

Email: ARothert@guidance-center.org

Calling All Artists!

The annual Recovery and Resiliency night is at the Downriver Council for the Arts on Thursday September 25, 2025, from 6pm-8pm. Free art submissions are open to anyone who would like to have their art displayed for the month of September to highlight the individuals who have overcome adversity and take back their lives.

Art submissions must be submitted by Thursday August 29th, 2025.

Submit through the QR code or with the link: Artist Submission

For more information, please contact:

Lisa Horvath:

734.785.7700. ext. 7361

LHorvath@iamtgc.net

Recovery & Resilience

Recovery and Resilience is an event and exhibit where artists share their path to recovery, how substance misuse impacted their lives and how they show their resilience.

Exhibit Run: Sept. 11-25, 2025

Parking and admission are free for the public to view.

Closing Reception and Event: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

6pm-8pm

• Light refreshments • Entertainment • Meet the artists • Be inspired by stories of resiliency • Participate in our community art project

Registration is free. If you do plan to attend, you can register here: Recovery and Resilience 2025

Teen and Parent/Caregiver Alliance

Teen and Parent/Caregiver Alliance. The groups will meet separately, but at the same time, on the 3rd Thursday of each month (6pm-7:30pm).

We are hoping to create a space for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents/Caregivers to provide support and build a community Downriver. Note that youth can attend without a parent or caregiver and vice versa. 

For more information, contact: Karen Hoffman-Herin

KHoffman-Herin@guidance-center.org

734-785-7705 x 7331

Back to School Bash at the Y!

Open to youth and families in the Downriver Community. Come enjoy the fun with a variety of activities, including snacks, raffles, and school supplies.

This is a free event, registration is required!

Register here: Downriver Back to School

When: Friday, August 29th, 2025/ 4PM - 6PM

Where: Downriver Family YMCA

16777 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195

For more information, please contact:

Autumn Little: ALittle@guidance-center.org

Coalition Updates

The mission of the SUDDS Coalition is to prevent underage drinking and drug use in the Downriver community.

As of January 2025, the SUDDs Coalition will be officially combined with the Healthy Downriver Coalition to continue its mission on making the community a healthy and safe place for our youth.

Heathy Downriver:

Mission- Our mission is to build collaboration, improve health equity, and be the creator of positive change to support the health and wellness of Downriver residents.

Vision- To have a culturally inclusive Downriver community that engages in healthy living, has equal access to care, and makes informed choices that strengthen mind, body, and spirit.

If you would like to get involved or require more information, contact Lisa Horvath:



734.785.7700. ext. 7361

LHorvath@iamtgc.net

Awareness Month

Family Fun Month

Take time in August to have some family fun. It helps with strengthening bonds, improving mental health and emotional support, and creating lifelong memories.



For more information, go to: Family Fun in August

Back to School

Back to school can be stressful for the whole family. Check out some of these tips to help!

For more information, please go to 101 Back to School Tips

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st

Wear purple during August and on the 31st to show your support over ending the stigma and support for families that have lost a loved. Take time to learn about Narcan and how to use it in an emergency.

For more information, go to: Interntional Overdose Awareness Day

Use the button above to help you find a therapist

Healthy Downriver Coalition meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM via zoom.

Mental Health/Substance Misuse Action Team takes place quarterly, 5:30 PM in person or zoom, the next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025

If you'd like to get involved with the coalition or be added to the mailing list, contact Lisa Horvath

[734.785.7700. ext. 7361]  [LHorvath@iamtgc.net]

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the new National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

Call or Text: 988