Turtle Mountain Recovery Center

03/20/2026

Today, we’re proud to celebrate Bryan, our Facilities Manager at TMRC, on reaching 4 years of sobriety.

Bryan’s journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that each day brings the opportunity for a new beginning.

Thank you, Bryan, for the dedication you bring to our team and for being an example of hope and resilience.

Please join us in congratulating him on this incredible milestone.

03/17/2026

In recognition of Social Work Month, we’re proud to highlight three amazing members of our team.

Nichole, Jamie, and Jerrica—thank you for the care, patience, and heart you bring to your work every single day. We’re grateful for the difference you make at TMRC!

03/06/2026

We were honored to take part in the 40th Annual Turtle Mountain Family Week Awards Banquet. Family Week is always a special time for our community as families, organizations, and community members come together to celebrate the importance of family, culture, and supporting one another.

During the banquet, many individuals, families, organizations, and businesses were recognized for the positive impact they make in our community. We want to acknowledge all those who were nominated across the many award categories. Being nominated reflects the dedication and care so many people bring to our community every day.

We are especially proud of our Turtle Mountain Recovery Center (TMRC) team members who were recognized during the evening. Julie Cain was honored as Elder of the Year, and Mike Davis received the Hero of the Year award. TMRC was also humbled to be nominated for Business of the Year and recognized as 2nd place Organization of the Year.

One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was seeing our TMRC clients who completed the program and were reunited with their children recognized. Watching those families stand together was a powerful reminder of the strength, courage, and commitment it takes to rebuild families and continue the path of recovery.

We would also like to acknowledge two of our TMRC board members who were recognized during the evening. Your leadership and support help guide the work we do every day.

Family Week is truly a community effort. Thank you to everyone who helped organize and support the many activities throughout the week — from the cardboard sled race, soup contest, talent show, craft show, community breakfast, and all the other events that brought people together. We also want to thank the many volunteers, community members, and local businesses who helped make the week such a success.

Congratulations again to all nominees and honorees, and thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Turtle Mountain Family Week another meaningful celebration of family and community.

03/05/2026

Clients and some team members at TMRC participated in a hands-on cultural activity creating their own dreamcatchers. Using natural materials such as red willow branches and traditional plant fibers, everyone worked together to bend, weave, and tie their frames while learning about the meaning behind dreamcatchers.

Clients also learned about the traditional uses of certain plants, including red willow bark, which has long been used in ceremonial to***co blends and cultural practices.
It was great to see everyone engaged and proud of the dreamcatchers they created.

02/05/2026

We’d like to thank the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center and the Brenda Slater family for offering a session on powwow styles, footwork, stories, and drumming.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to attend and learn powwow footwork and dance styles.

02/04/2026

✨ Family Week Health Fair – Awards Day ✨

Family reunification is one of the most meaningful milestones in the recovery journey. During the upcoming Family Week Health Fair in Belcourt, TMRC will be honoring individuals whose hard work and dedication have led to reunification with their children and stronger family connections.

This Awards Day is an opportunity to celebrate resilience, responsibility, and the hope that comes with rebuilding family bonds.

If you are a former TMRC client who has successfully reunified with your children and believe you may be eligible for this recognition, please reach out via private message to Mike Davis or Chanie Larocque. To protect confidentiality, we ask that you do not comment publicly on this post.

We look forward to celebrating these journeys together during Family Week and honoring the strength of families within our community. 💙

01/30/2026

Turtle Mountain Recovery Center was honored to participate in the Resilient Pathways Holistic Health Expo focused on community, culture, and wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

The display, centered around a Tree of Life, invited expo participants to share what wellness and recovery mean to them. The display also featured the Seven Teachings, sacred animals, and traditional medicines that represent balance, respect, and connection.

Day one included meaningful presentations, networking, and group discussions on how traditional healing practices and evidence-based care can work together to support whole-person wellness. Day two featured additional presentations and community vendors, including our TMRC booth.

At the close of day two, there were readings and presentations focused on the sacred animals and their teachings. It was a powerful moment of reflection and cultural sharing that brought the gathering to a heartfelt close.

We are grateful for the creativity, time, and spirit that went into this display and presentation, and for the opportunity to be part of conversations that continue to uplift culturally grounded, holistic approaches to wellness.

01/17/2026

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🌟 Introducing Jamie! 🌟

Jamie has joined the TAAP – Training Academy for Addiction Professionals Consortium as a clinical trainee and is currently completing her training at Turtle Mountain Recovery Center in Belcourt. Through this hands-on experience, she is building practical skills, expanding her knowledge, and gaining the confidence needed to support individuals on their recovery journeys.

We’re proud to walk alongside Jamie as she takes this important step toward becoming a licensed addiction counselor! 💙

01/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kara Martell, LAC, to the TMRC team!

Kara was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Dunseith, North Dakota. She is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and a graduate of Turtle Mountain Community College, where she earned both her Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.

While serving eight years in the Army National Guard as a Combat Engineer, Kara continued her education, earning an Associate of Science in Human Services from United Tribes Technical College. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling at Minot State University, graduating in Spring 2025. Kara recently completed a six-month internship with ND TAAP/Heartview Foundation, gaining valuable hands-on experience in addiction services.

After spending a decade living away from the reservation, Kara is excited to return home and serve her community through work that supports healing, wellness, and growth. We are honored to welcome her to TMRC.

01/13/2026

Today we’re celebrating a huge milestone 🎉

Our peer support specialist Mike, who plays a key role in bringing cultural and traditional services to our clients, is celebrating 10 years sober!

We’re grateful for your strength, your humility, and the way you show up for our clients every day. Congratulations on 10 years—you inspire more people than you know.

01/10/2026

A happy update from the TMRC team — our intake specialist, Sarah, welcomed her son, Benson, on December 30th. We’re wishing her and her family all the best as they enjoy this special time together.

01/09/2026

Proud of these three today.

Congratulations to Savanah, Clayton, and Samantha on becoming Certified Peer Support Specialists.

You each bring lived experience, heart, and commitment to the work you do for our community. TMRC is stronger because of you. Thank you for stepping up and giving back in this way.