The Nest

04/26/2026

We’re in search of donations of non-sweets snacks to sell at our annual fundraising event, the KenDucky Derby! Link to facebook event at the end of the post.

Want to help us reach our fundraising goals? Please consider donating single serving snacks including those from…
> the grocery store
> your/a local small business
> individuals who have positive reviews on Facebook for their homemade snacks

Fundraising at this event helps us ensure overhead costs are covered for the next year so we can focus on increasing our peer volunteer capacity and applying for grants that will allow us to hire part time peer staff.

If snacks do not already come labeled with ingredients, please plan to provide us a list of ingredients. We will need to obtain the donated items between May 28-May 31 at 8:30 am

Send us a message or email director@lansingnest.org to discuss making a donation! Thank you!

Facebook event: 2nd Annual KenDucky Derby

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

Tonight!

*Update— we have shifted to Zoom due to issues with Google Meet*

Our group is for ✨ anyone ✨ who wants to meet other people navigating similar challenges, as well as get guidance and motivational support.
Bi-Weekly, Mondays at 7 pm via Zoom
May meetings are 5/4 and 5/18
If you are not already registered to get updates on our Peer Support group and to get the meeting link, you can register at
tinyurl.com/NestGroupSignup

04/14/2026

We are 🤏🏽 close to having everything we need at the office! The last items we have to buy will help ensure guests are comfortable and their information remains confidential to the highest degree.

The last items will cost us $200

Please donate what you can!
tinyurl.com/GiveToNest

04/12/2026

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There’s no one way to make a difference. Do it your way, at your pace, and inspire others along the journey. Because Mental Health for All starts with each of us.

Start your campaign today! https://doityourway.nami.org/georgia

04/10/2026

🎉 Office Hours starting Monday April 20! ✨
Drop into The Nest to learn about our Peer Support & CHW services and see if they’re right for you! Or get short-term assistance from a Peer with…
>> exploring local options for mental health help and deciding your next steps
>> locating resources that will address the unmet needs that are impacting your mental health
>> treatment pre-planning and safety planning

Other reasons to drop-in:
🩶 Vent, cry, relate, brag about your dog
🩶 Body double to get work done
🩶 Grab a drink of water and some pamphlets on the many pathways towards mental health recovery

You’re the expert of your mental health needs— we just provide space & guidance so you can uncover the steps that will lead you to the destination you seek ✨

Drop-in Monday and Friday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Put your name down to make sure your spot is saved:
tinyurl.com/NestDrop-In

Virtually or In-Person

Drop-Ins…
🚫 Never cost money
😎 Always worth it

For In-Person:
405 W Greenlawn Ave Suite 110E
Lansing, MI 48910

CATA Bus #5 (South Cedar-Edgewood)
and
CATA Bus #2 (South Washington-Pleasant Grove)
bring you to Greenlawn Ave.

We also accept drop-ins by those interested in partnering or supporting our organization!

See you soon! 👋🏼

04/08/2026

👀 Seeking volunteers to provide Peer services!

Peers at The Nest are people with lived experience navigating neurodivergence, mental illness, or a co-occurring disorder (mental illness combined with substance use disorder). They have navigated the healthcare system and made progress with their mental health goals. And they are driven to help others achieve their own personalized mental health goals.

You will love volunteering with The Nest if you
>> Want to learn how to provide support services that are evidence-based and trauma-informed
>> Believe in the possibility of recovery for all people
>> Are curious about making a career out of helping individuals achieve positive health outcomes

You don’t have to be perfect or straight edge to be a Peer because the people we serve benefit from working with relatable, imperfect people. What we need from volunteers is a history of making progress towards better mental health and a minimum 1 hour commitment per week to support people struggling with their mental health.

You will help them
❤️‍🩹 Develop goals for making improvements to their mental health
❤️‍🩹 Identify services and activities that will help them achieve those goals
❤️‍🩹 Access local resources that…
> meet basic needs
> provide a higher level of support when times are especially challenging

Onboarding includes learning ethics and principles of Peer Support as well as learning support methods that are evidence-based and trauma-informed.

If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to director@lansingnest.org with a statement of your interest and the amount of time you can lend to supporting individuals seeking recovery and stability.

04/06/2026

Tonight!
Our group is for ✨ anyone ✨ who wants to meet other people navigating similar challenges, as well as get guidance and motivational support.
Twice-monthly, Mondays at 7 pm via Google Meet
April meetings are 4/6 and 4/20
May meetings are 5/4 and 5/18
If you are not already registered to get updates on our Peer Support group and to get the meeting link, you can register at
tinyurl.com/NestGroupSignup

04/04/2026

The Nest is accepting new clients!

Peer Support is for ✨anyone✨ who wants a little extra support in addressing mental illness. 4 out of 5 people pay nothing to use our services. And even when it’s not free, it’s ridiculously cheap.


Most people have never heard of Peer Support.

>> In a nutshell— it’s support, guidance, and encouragement from a Peer, which is a person who has also struggled with their mental health and/or neurodivergence and…

💪🏻 is in long term recovery with years of dedication to improving their mental health

📖 has received training to effectively help locals reach goals towards sustainable mental health recovery, with evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches


Peer Support can be used by anyone! People who find these services especially helpful are often those with severe and/or persistent mental health challenges and financial or social difficulties that prevent progress.

When you sign up for The Nest Peer Support services, you will get help with…

🔍 Identifying which areas of your mental health are causing you the most discomfort or complications

📝 Creating goals & objectives for making the improvements YOU want to see in your mental health

🛠️ Resolving barriers that have prevented progress with your mental health in the past

📣 Coaching & motivational support to overcome barriers and get through rough patches

📍Locating services & resources that will help you reach your goals (such as specific types of therapy in your network, local options for meeting basic needs, etc)


We are currently accepting new clients! Whether you are curious about Peer Support or ready to sign up, fill out this brief form, and someone will be in touch to answer questions or get you started!
tinyurl.com/Nest26Signup

Or visit our website to learn even more about our program as well as our long term goals to open a cozy, home-like alternative to traditional crisis care programs.
www.lansingnest.org

03/26/2026

Not only does The Nest foster respect and autonomy, but our Peers inspire participants to seek help that fits their needs and lifestyle, and set high standards for themselves.

We do this because positive health outcomes occur when individuals...
> are informed of the multitude of services available to curate their unique pathway towards recovery
> receive care that is dignified and trauma-informed

If you are interested in signing up for Peer Support services or just want to learn more about how Peers enable individuals to achieve recovery, visit our website at lansingnest.org or reach out to director@lansingnest.org.

Most people pay nothing to use our services, and they can be accessed by phone, virtually, or in person. Peers are people with lived experience of having mental illness which means We're In This Together.

03/24/2026

☀️ Mark your calendar for the most unique event of the season! The 2nd annual KenDucky Derby is three rubber duck races on the Red Cedar River, featuring free games with prizes, an array of vendors, and face painting by The Glitzy Chicks! Proceeds from the races support our free mental health Peer Support services available to residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

💦 Sunday May 31 from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm at Wonch Park in Okemos

We’ll bring the ducks and you bring your running shoes because you’ll be chasing your racer 400 yards around the bend of the Red Cedar River!

We have upped the prizes since our earlier advertisement:

💚 Race #1— 11:30 am, first place gets a $75 gift card to High Caliber Karting & Entertainment

💛 Race #2— 12:30 pm, first place gets a $75 gift card to Meijer

❤️ Race #3— 1:30 pm, first place gets a $75 gift card to High Caliber Karting & Entertainment

Further info about games, additional exciting prizes, and vendors will trickle in closer to May! Follow our page to get updates about the event that will usher in summer like no other!

A big thank you to our sponsors:
CASE Credit Union
Liberty Tax of Lansing
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment

See you there 👋

03/23/2026

Tonight!
Our group is for ✨ anyone ✨ who wants to meet other people navigating similar challenges, as well as get guidance and motivational support.
Twice-monthly, Mondays at 7 pm via Google Meet
March meetings are 3/9 and 3/23
April meetings are 4/6 and 4/20
If you are not already registered to get updates on our Peer Support group and to get the meeting link, you can register at
tinyurl.com/NestGroupSignup