August 2026

Upcoming Events!

Town Hall Meeting

Join us at to have a community discussion about suicide prevention.

This is a free event. Register here: Suicide Prevention Town Hall

When: Wednesdays on August 26th

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church

7925 Horsemill Rd, Grosse Ile 48138

Back to School Bash

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 21st/ 4PM - 6PM

Where: Downriver Family YMCA

16777 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195

For more information, please contact:

Autumn Little: ALittle@guidance-center.org

Call for Artists!

Annual Recovery & Resiliency Event

In partnership with the Downriver Council for the Arts, we are proud to have our annual Recovery and Resiliency event on September 24th. This is a free event for artists and attendees.

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

The annual Healthy Senior expo is Thursday September 17th from 10AM - 2PM



Browntown Event Center

23345 King Road

Brownstown Twp, MI 48183

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

March for Medicaid in Lansing

Our Community Organization, Jerry Perrett (pictured above) took part in a March for Medicaid in Lansing on July 30th. This march was put on by Protect MI Care to celebrate 61 years of Medicaid and continue to support Medicaid rights in the future.

Youth Coalition Member Update

August Awareness Month

National Women's Equality Day is August 26th

August 26th Is used to celebrate Women's Equality Day throughout the nation in honor of the anniversary of Women's Right to Vote established in 1920!



Check out the link for more information about National Women's Equality Day: Women's Equality Day 2026



August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Fentanyl awareness and prevention can save a life if you know the signs of overdose.

Learn more about it here: National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

National Grief Awareness Day August 30th

Grief can happen to anyone. On National Grief Awareness Day, take time to honor those in your life you have lost or those who may be dealing with their own grief.

Check out the link for more information: Grief Awareness

National 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 on what self-care is and what to do, check out: Overdose Awareness

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 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