September 2026

Upcoming Events!

Free Virtual Parenting Education Series

These workshops help provide information needed to be a more effective parent, to motivate, lead & inspire your children.

This is a free series, register here: Love & Logic Parenting Series

When: Wednesdays on September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Zoom

For more information, please contact: Anita Rothert

Phone:734-785-7705 x7035

Email: ARothert@guidance-center.org

Call for Artists!

Annual Recovery & Resiliency Event

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. 10-24, 2026

Parking and admission are free for the public to view.

Closing Reception and Event: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026

6pm-8pm

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

For art submission, please follow the link for guidelines and directions on how to submit your art: 2026 Recovery and Resilience



Final submission for all art to be displayed in the gallery is Tuesday, 9/8/2026!

Save the Date!

Healthy Senior Expo

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

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026/ 10AM - 2PM

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

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. SUDDs will continue on as an action team with a new namefor Mental Health/Substance Misuse under the Healthy Downriver coalition.

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

Prevention Works

The Prevention team became certified to train individuals on what overdose is and how to prevent overdose deaths with Narcan. This allows for us to continue to offer free community trainings in the Downriver area.

September Awareness Month

September is National Recovery Month

Since 1989, September has been used to observe promotion and support of new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices and increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addition recovery.



For more information, go to:SAMHSA Recovery Month

Alcohol Prevention and Awareness Month

Alcohol Prevention Awareness Month is used to help others understand eh risks and strengthen prevention efforts to support healthy choices for everyone.

Learn more about it here: Alcohol Prevention Awareness Month

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

In September, the month is used to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness to raise awareness and spread hope and action around urgent mental health issues.

World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th.

For more information, go to: NAMI.org

National Sober Day 14th

National Sober Day is used to recognize individuals choosing sobriety, celebrate recovery journeys, and remind our communities that support is available.



Check out the link for more information: National Sober Day

National Addiction Professionals Day is September 20th

Take a moment to thank a professional for their work to help inspire, build hope, and reduce stigma in and around the substance misuse community.

For more information, please go to: Addiction Professional Day

National Opioid & Substance Awareness Day is September 21st

This awareness day is an opportunity to raise awareness, promote prevention, reduce stigma, and connect individuals and families with resources for substance misuse, treatment, and recovery.



For more information, check out: National Opioid & Substance Awareness Day

Use the button above to help you find a therapist

Healthy Downriver Coalition meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12:00PM via zoom.

Mental Health/Substance Misuse Action Team takes place quarterly, 5:30 PM in person or zoom, the next meeting is scheduled for September 16th, 2026

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 National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

Call or Text: 988