June 2026

Upcoming Events!

Free Parenting Education Series!

Topics in this workshop are used to provide information needed to creative effective parenting to motivate and inspire your children.

This is a free workshop series. Register here: Parenting Boot Camp

When: Thursdays on June 11th, 18th & 25th

6:30 PM - 8 PM

Where: Zoom

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

June Awareness Month

Men's Mental Health

Awareness Month

Men's mental health is often overlooked and neglected due to stigma that surrounds mental health issues. This has caused a silent crisis in men's mental health. Use June to help spread awareness and help break the stigma around men's mental health!



Check out the link for more information about Men's Mental Health: Men's Mental Health Awareness



Pride Month

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and also a time to remember how far rights have come for LGBTQIA2S+ population starting with Stonewall in June 1969.

For more information on how to support LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and youth, please go to: The Trevor Project

Check out the link for Pride events in the Metro Detroit area: Pride Events

Juneteenth

Celebrated annually on June 19th, Juneteenth is there to honor Black freedom and cultural following the end of slavery.

For more information, go to: History of Juneteenth

June 26th is International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

"The UN has made June 26th the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.

Supported each year by individuals, communities, and various organizations all over the world, this global observance aims to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society."

The United Nations

For more information and how to get involved and understand the importance of prevention: International Day Against Drugs

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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 June 17th, 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