Community Recovery Alliance

Office CLOSED - Meet us at the NMRE Day of Recovery Education
2023-05-08
Monday, May 8, the CRA office and Recovery Community Center are closed as we will be at the TreeTops Resort in Gaylord, MI for the 2023 NMRE Day of Recovery Education!
If you need us, please call or email us and we will get back with you as soon as we are able. Or- come join us at the event!
support@crami.org
231-881-9116

LifeRing Meeting
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
LifeRing Meeting
Thursdays 7-8pm!

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Location: CRA Recovery Community Center
407 Michigan Street, Suite A
Petoskey, MI 49770

Please use the side entrance off from the adjacent parking lot and please park on the street.
Thank you!

To learn more about LifeRing visit https://lifering.org/

Coaches & Coffee
2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:00
One of our next events will be our monthly Coaches & Coffee event, co-sponsored by CRA and NMSAS.

This event travels between different locations within the Northern, Lower 21-counties of our beautiful region. May’s Coaches & Coffee is being hosted in Cadillac by two awesome peer coaches.

This event is for Peer Recovery Coaches only, so if you are a Peer Coach (MDHHS or CCAR) please make space to join us, share yourself, be supported!

Refreshments will be provided.

H.E.A.R Meeting
2023-05-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-02 19:00 - 20:00
New Style of “Meeting” for those in Recovery Based in Music and other Artistic Expression.
Every other Friday at the CRA Recovery Community Center.
Bring an instrument or something creative to express/share.
This is a safe place to explore creating with others in Recovery!

Dungeons & Dragons for Recovery POSTPONED!
2023-05-27 15:00 - 17:00 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
This event is POSTPONED…
STAY TUNED for a Reschedule and feel free to contact us to let us know that you are interested!
A Therapeutic, Theatrical, Critical Thinking and FUN Recovery Event!
Come play D&D for the first time or the 100th time! Bring or be handed an epic D&D character, embark on a Quest and get into role-playing as you unleash hidden aspects of yourself playing Dungeons & Dragons!

Find out why this is so many people’s favorite form of “therapy,” tap into your creativity, find new friends in Recovery and most of all have some serious FUN!

No experience necessary, but all levels welcome!
Light Refreshments Provided.

We will gather for our Dungeons & Dragons Recovery Adventure at the new CRA Recovery Community Center. RSVP 231-373-6914 (call or text)
Street Parking is metered – come with meter money or the Park Mobile app.
(Parking lot is for building employees.)
Please enter using the side door, off the parking lot, alongside of the building.

SMART Recovery Meeting
2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:00
SMART Recovery meetings at CRA!

Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:00pm in our Recovery Community Center.

SMART meetings are a wonderful option to add into your current recovery journey practices, offering practical tools and coping skills to empower you to face life on life’s terms.

We look forward to seeing you and building this meeting together as a great pathway to learn more about self-management in recovery!

Please use the side door off of the parking lot.

Green Wisdom for Recovery
2023-06-24 13:00 - 15:00
ATTENTION: Due to Lack of Registration/Interest we are cancelling THIS Saturday’s Green Wisdom for Recovery Class. Please Register for the July 8 or August 5 classes if interested and apologies for any inconvenience.

Learn how to grow a relationship with Nature as a part of your Recovery Pathway!

Go on a nice Nature Walk with others in Recovery to get some Fresh Air & Light Exercise
Learn some basic Plant Identification & Uses
Experience Nature Meditation & Deep Listening Skills

This is a free, 3 class series. Join us for one or all of them!
Dates: June 24, July 8, August 5
June’s Class will be held in Benzie County
July’s Class will be held in Petoskey
August Class will be held in Gaylord

Please REGISTER by calling, texting or emailing: rodasi@crami.org, 231-383-6914
Bring something to stay hydrated with, something to take notes with, and maybe some sunscreen and bug repellent.

Green Wisdom for Recovery
2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:00
Learn how to grow a relationship with Nature as a part of your Recovery Pathway!

Go on a nice Nature Walk with others in Recovery to get some Fresh Air & Light Exercise
Learn some basic Plant Identification & Uses
Experience Nature Meditation & Deep Listening Skills

This is a free, 3 class series. Join us for one or all of them!
Dates: July 8, August 5
July’s Class will be held in Petoskey
August Class will be held in Gaylord

Please REGISTER by calling, texting or emailing: rodasi@crami.org, 231-383-6914
Bring something to stay hydrated with, something to take notes with, and maybe some sunscreen an bug repellent.

CRA-fty 90s Night
2023-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
Join us for an adult-only 90s Retro Craft Night!
Some craft options to expect:
Coloring book pages, origami, melting beads, paints & more 90s-style Crafts.
CRA is serving pizza and chips and will be playing Saved By the Bell reruns – whooohooo!
PRIZE for the BEST 90s themed outfit!
POP-in or hang for the entire time but come join us!

Green Wisdom for Recovery
2023-08-05 13:00 - 15:00
Learn how to grow a relationship with Nature as a part of your Recovery Pathway!

Go on a nice Nature Walk with others in Recovery to get some Fresh Air & Light Exercise
Learn some basic Plant Identification & Uses
Experience Nature Meditation & Deep Listening Skills

Please REGISTER by calling, texting or emailing: rodasi@crami.org, 231-383-6914
Bring something to stay hydrated with, something to take notes with, and maybe some sunscreen an bug repellent.

Overdose Awareness and Remembrance Butterfly Release Event
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania Park, 411 Lake Street, Petoskey, MI, 49770
Our 3rd Annual Overdose Awareness and Remembrance Butterfly Release Event will take place on Thursday, August 31, 2023 @ 7:00pm. We will gather at the gazebo in Petoskey’s downtown Pennsylvania Park to remember and honor those we have lost to overdose and Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
We will have light refreshments, some “swag” to give away, and of course, the beautiful butterfly’s, delivered to us safely and ready to fly in memory of our loved ones who have passed on.
Please visit our Events tab on Facebook and RSVP to this event.
Event will be cancelled in case of rain.

*Sponsored by Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium
*Funded in part by a grant from Northern Michigan Regional Entity

Embodied Story Work Hosted By Meghann Perry and CRA
2023-09-18 08:30 - 2023-09-19 16:30
This is a two-day training – Sept 18 (8:30am-4:30pm) and Sept 19 (8:30am-4:30pm).

*This training is MCBAP approved for 14 CE hours.

Embodied Story Work uses Storytelling and Theatre techniques in group practice within any program. There are two primary elements within Embodied Story Work, Recovery Storytelling and Drama Therapy, both effective in working with any age group, any type of population, and in any stage of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

We ask that you are committed to attending both days before signing up using this link -> SIGN UP NOW

Meals will be provided.

Funded in part by a grant from Northern Michigan Regional Entity

Storytelling Workshop Hosted by Meghann Perry and CRA
2023-09-21 10:30 - 2023-09-22 15:30
Join us for a 2-day workshop; September 21-22, 10:30am-3:30pm each day; hosted by Meghann Perry and CRA.
Participation is requested for both days, and the deposit is refundable after completing the workshop on the second day.
*This workshop is MCBAP approved for 8 CE hours.
Learn to find and tell your story with facilitator Meghann Perry and create a powerful tool for recovery and advocacy.
Finding how to tell your personal recovery story can be a challenge. We all have a story to tell.
We use storytelling as part of our journey, but also how to tell our story as an advocate for others on their journey.
Family, friends, and allies have stories of their recovery and how recovery has influenced their lives.
This workshop will help us grow and heal, learn to identify and use your authentic voice, and create a critical step to personal recovery and advocacy as we build a community where recovery is for everyone.
We Recover Together and our stories help us heal, provide hope to others, and strength the voice of the recovery community as a whole.
The work can be hard.The road can be long.The journey can be lonely.That’s why we have storytelling.
When facing challenging life events, storytelling is a proven tool for healing and one that Meghann Perry and Revolution Recovery has pioneered.
Their method shifts perspectives allowing for deeper personal understanding and greater change.
The stigma associated with challenges like substance misuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and mental health are often as debilitating as the conditions themselves.
Meghann Perry uses proven methods to address stigma head-on, challenging the stories we tell ourselves and others.
By re-writing these stories, we heal individuals.
We transform the culture that surrounds us, creating the world of recovery we all need and deserve.

Reserve Your Spot Today:
HERE
*Free of Charge Just RSVP with the link above to save your spot!

Sponsors:
Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium
This event is made possible with funding from the Northern Michigan Region Entity

CANCELED Storytelling Showcase - Hear Stories of Recovery
2023-09-22 18:00 - 20:30
CANCELED.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We hope to see you at next week’s Euchre Night!
Come join us for an evening full of sharing the stories of recovery and encouraging hope as we celebrate
Recovery Month 2023
6:00PM – Enjoy some light refreshments
6:30PM – Stories of Recovery Showcase
Use the link below to reserve your seat for this event.
RSVP HERE
We use storytelling as part of our journey and as a way to advocate for others on their journey.
Family, friends, and allies have stories of their recovery and how recovery has influenced their lives.
We Recover Together and our stories help us heal, provide hope to others, and strength the voice of the recovery community as a whole.
The work can be hard.The road can be long.The journey can be lonely.That’s why we have storytelling.
Sponsors:
Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium
This event is made possible with funding from the Northern Michigan Region Entity

Euchre Night!
2023-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
Come Join in on a Sober Social evening with Food, Refreshments, and Prizes to be won.
RSVP on our Facebook Page HERE
or email melissa@crami.org

CRA Open House during the Annual Petoskey Holiday Open House
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
Want to know what CRA is doing for the community?
Want to come check out our Community Center?
Want to enjoy some Holiday Punch – Safe for all ages – and Cookies? (while supplies last)
Stop in to see us, get some information about the work we do, and grab a treat.

*Recoveree and Family Friendly*

Luncheon Lectures ~ Problem-Solving Court~
2023-12-07 11:30 - 13:00
Emmet County’s 57th Circuit Court will launch a new DWI/Drug Problem-Solving Court in January 2024. This hybrid specialty court will provide an alternative to the traditional sanction-based criminal justice model for drug and alcohol offenders. To help the community learn about this new court, Circuit Judge Jennifer Deegan and the Community Recovery Alliance in Petoskey have partnered to bring Dr. Alex Elswick of the University of Kentucky to speak at this special Luncheon Lecture program. Dr. Elswick is a trained researcher, recovery coach and mental health therapist, as well as the co-founder of Voices of Hope, a peer-driven recovery community organization.
Your $15 fee includes a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 am, lecture begins at noon.

Note: At this time, masks are optional inside NCMC facilities.
Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

Sponsored By:
Community Recovery Alliance
Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium

Holiday Ornament Decorating Evening at CRA
2023-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
~ Come spend the evening with us on December 13th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm ~
Recoverees, Friends, and Faming are invited for some holiday cheer to
celebrate this special time of year!

Come hang out, craft, and snack the night away!
Ornaments can be taken home or used to decorate the CRA Tree!

First Friday of The Month Events - January Vision Boards
2024-01-05 17:30 - 19:30 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
Welcome to the First Friday Events, where the first Friday of each month will have a family friendly event/activity to do at the CRA Community Center.
This Month we want to start the year off right with creating a vision board for what we want to accomplish or do during 2024.
Join the CRA Staff for a night of crafts, snacks, and conversation.
January 5th, 2024
5:30-7:30pm
407 Michigan St
231.881.9116

First Friday of The Month Events - February Movie Night - Groundhog Day
2024-02-02 17:30 - 19:30 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
Come enjoy the classic film – Groundhog Day at the CRA Community Center.

We have Snacks, Drinks, and DOOR PRIZES!!!!!

Everyone is welcome to join!

*Warning – Movie may not be suitable for little ones.
**Warning – Movie does contain reference to/or usage or Alcohol

Sobrr Bowling Event
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
Come join CRA and the Recovery Community for an afternoon of Bowling!!!
Tickets/spots are limited. All ages are welcome.
Bowling and Shoe Rentals are free of cost. Food and other activities are not included.
Please make sure you have a way to get to the Recreation Center as CRA is NOT providing transportation for this event.
If you don’t want to bowl – come and hang out with the Recovery Community.

If you wish to help with the cost of this event, the Eventbrite link for tickets does have options for donations, however they are not required, this event is FREE to attend.

Craft Night: Learn to Crochet and Other Fun Things with Yarn!
2024-03-01 17:30 - 19:30 | CRA Recovery Community Center, 231 State Street Suite 6, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
The First Friday in March we are learning to Crochet!

Everyone with any level of skill is welcome to come join and we have additional yarn crafts so kids can come too (being a kid is not required should you want to make the yarn crafts)!

Event is from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – All Crafting materials will be provided, as will snacks and special door prizes/treats.

Already a Crocheter or Knitter? If you are able to, bring your project with you to work on.

Questions?
Call 231.881.9116

United Way Presents: Community Recovery Alliance at the Carnegie Building
2024-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Carnegie Hall, 451 Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI, 49770
CRA and the United Way are partnering together to show the local community who CRA is and what we do for those in or seeking recovery from a SUD.
Public is welcome and there is no cost to attend.
This program is presented by United Way of Northwest Michigan in collaboration with Petoskey Public Library.

LifeRing Recovery Meeting
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | CRA Offices and Community Center, 322 Bay St. Unit 3, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
LifeRing Secular Recovery is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. LifeRing is an anonymous organization dedicated to providing a safe meeting space where you can experience a non-judgmental recovery conversation with your peers. We do this through the lens of LifeRing’s 3-S philosophy of Sobriety, Secularity, and Self-Help.
LifeRing tries to support your efforts to strengthen the Sober Self and weaken the Addict Self. Our meetings, consist of addicts using their Sober Self to connect with the Sober Self of other addicts.

SMART Recovery Meeting
2024-03-15 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | CRA Offices and Community Center, 322 Bay St. Unit 3, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART)

SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:

1.Build and maintain motivation
2.Cope with urges and cravings
3.Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors
4.Live a balanced life

SMART meetings encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own choices and behaviors and do not ask anyone to admit powerlessness nor rely on a higher power. Crosstalk and open conversation are encouraged, as we learn and grow from the support of our recovery community.

Trauma and SUD Recovery Meeting - Seeking Safety Format
2024-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | CRA Offices and Community Center, 322 Bay St. Unit 3, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Topics of discussion: PTSD, Grounding, When Substances control you, Self-care, Compassion, Honesty, Red and Green Flags, Recovery thinking , Commitment, Boundaries, Healing from Anger.
This group addresses both our Substance misuse and PTSD in a present focused model, which means the focus is on headlines of our lives. We do not go into the past in detail. The four content areas we focus on is cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and community resources. Learning new ways to detach from emotional pain. Focusing on how to manage triggers and strong feelings.
For questions please contact Stephanie Hector – stephanie@crami.org

A Woman's Way Through the 12-Steps Recovery Meeting
2024-03-20 14:00 - 15:00
A Woman’s Way Through the 12-Steps

Recovery can seem like a man’s world. Even the language of the Twelve Steps often doesn’t align with your unique experiences as a woman or a non-binary person. As a result, the psychological development of women facing addiction and recovery is frequently overlooked along with the social and cultural factors.

These omissions from the Twelve Steps have left many women and non-binary persons struggling to remain in a recovery program that doesn’t meet their specific needs, align with their values or understand their experiences.
The Woman’s Way Through the 12-Steps helps you take ownership over your recovery with courage and strength.
