The Need in Shiawassee County
Recovery takes more than a place to stay. It takes stability, accountability, and connection. Expanding access to structured recovery housing in Shiawassee County would help adults build a foundation for lasting recovery while staying connected to their community.
Bringing Recovery Housing Closer to Home
Recovery residences provide a substance-free living environment where adults can build stability, practice healthy routines, and find support from others in recovery.
The National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) establishes standards for safe, ethical, and supportive recovery housing. Its Michigan affiliate, MARR, certifies homes against those standards.
Shiawassee County currently has no MARR-certified recovery residences, while several surrounding counties do (shown in map in green). For adults seeking structured recovery housing, that can mean leaving their community—and putting distance between themselves and family, employment, treatment providers, and established support networks.
