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Everyone could use a bit of support when it comes to raising kids… Growth Works is grateful to be a part of the Social Emotional Support Parent Night for Livonia Public Schools. The event took place at Stevenson High School and included resources, breakouts and Q & A’s to help parents navigate complex issues their children are facing. Some of the topics included anxiety, stress, depression, suicide, social media safety, grief and loss and substance abuse. Growth Works Peer Recovery Coaches hosted a discussion around substance use and vaping to help educate community members and parents.

If you are hosting an event and are interested in having a member of the Growth Works team participate, please contact Laura.Reiners@gwcares.org, Growth Works Community Relations Director.

Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals’ (MATCP) 23rd Annual Conference is coming up on February 27th through March 1st. This year Growth Works is hosting a panel presentation titled Peer Coaching as Part of an Integrated Treatment Plan. We are grateful for this opportunity to share information regarding the Growth Works’ Peer Recovery Coaching model and how we partner with local Treatment Courts.

This panel will be moderated by Allison Herrst, Peer Support Supervisor, Growth Works and the panelists will include Matt Keyes, Treatment Court Coordinator, 23rd District Sobriety Court, Honorable Geno Salomone retired from the 23rd District Court, Nate Ponder, Peer Recovery Program Manager, Growth Works and Jamaine Atkins, Certified Peer Recovery Coach/Mentor, Growth Works.

Growth Works will also be participating in the vendor space of the conference so be sure to stop by and learn more about all of Growth Works services.

The mission of the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP) is to provide leadership to treatment courts in the State of Michigan.

This spring, join FAN at Ann Arbor’s historic Michigan Theater to hear the unforgettable story of a former NBA athlete’s journey to sobriety. In this very personal presentation, Chris Herren will share his recovery story in a brutally honest format, with just a microphone.
The event will start with a 5-minute film introducing Chris and showing highlights of his basketball career and his dream to play in the NBA, which began to unravel by making a few bad decisions. From growing up in Massachusetts to playing Division 1 basketball and in the NBA, he will take you on his journey from addiction to sobriety. Additionally, he will address the issues of gateway drugs, prescription drug use, vaping and the responsibility of prevention starting with us all. The event will conclude with a Q&A session. Make plans now to attend this inspiring presentation, as Chris shares his journey navigating the disease of addiction, the road to recovery and his mission to reach just one person and make a difference. For more information, visit www.washtenawfan.org