GLRC is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing treatment and prevention services. In Sault Ste. Marie, Iron Mountain, Marquette, and St. Ignace.
In Marquette, we operate an Adult Residential Service (ARS) for men and women. We also operate the Adolescent Services Center for ages 12-17 (the only one of it's kind in the region). Marie, we operate the Men's and Women's New Hope Houses. We operate outpatient offices out of Escanaba, Hancock, Ironwood, Ishpeming, Sault Ste. We currently have recovery housing in L'Anse, Marquette, and Sault Ste. Marie.
02/20/2026
📢Hiring spotlight! GLRC is on the search for an addiction counselor for our Ironwood Outpatient office. Help us in our mission to help our community by providing your abilities and expertise to the table. This unique opportunity to help will give you all sorts of experience and on-the-ground training in a fun and rewarding environment.😎
We look forward to hearing from you.
Reach out to hr@glrc.org for if you have any questions about the addiction counselor role.
Sending a big thank you to TruNorth Federal Credit Union for their sponsoring of our 19th annual Run for Recovery. As we continue to draw up our plans for the run, we can really set a foundation to make this event possible. Because of partners like TruNorth, we are empowered to make this run the best one yet. Us and our clients appreciate the generous support in the journey to empower recovery through hope and change with this run. We appreciate it TruNorth!
Make sure to give them a visit for the financial services they can help you with: https://www.trunorthcu.org/
GLRCs' mission through this run is to provide back to those in need of a lending hand through our "Compassionate Care Fund." What is this fund you may be asking? This fund is for individuals to be able to access GLRC’s services and get the help they need even if they are not able to pay for them. This is beneficial for clients who may be uninsured, under insured, or are not eligible for governmental or community funding. Individuals receiving assistance from the Compassionate Care Fund may be from anywhere in the Upper Peninsula.
02/17/2026
GLRC has received a special recognition as "Non Profit of the Year" from the U.P. Economic Development Alliance (UPEDA). At the Operation Action U.P. annual meeting on February 12th, this award was presented to Chief Executive Officer Greg Toutant. The award highlights the contribution towards improving the wellbeing and economic development of the U.P..
Great work, Greg and team!
02/13/2026
🚨19th Run for Recovery sponsorship announcement!🚨We have received a sponsorship from Macasu Inc! We are so appreciative of their initiative to help us make this event possible. Even though the event is not until September, we get ready asap to make the magic happen. Thank you Macasu, it means a lot for this run to get the support it needs! Make sure to give them a visit for the housing solutions services they can help you with: https://macasu.com/
GLRCs' mission through this run is to provide back to those in need of a lending hand through our "Compassionate Care Fund." What is this fund you may be asking? This fund is for individuals to be able to access GLRC’s services and get the help they need even if they are not able to pay for them. This is beneficial for clients who may be uninsured, under insured, or are not eligible for governmental or community funding. Individuals receiving assistance from the Compassionate Care Fund may be from anywhere in the Upper Peninsula.
02/12/2026
🚨19th Run for Recovery is coming!🚨 We have received our first sponsorship from Peninsula Pharmacy! We are so grateful for their support and investment in our mission. It means everything for GLRC and clients! Make sure to give them a visit for the many services they can help you with.
GLRCs' mission through this run is to provide back to those in need of a lending hand through our "Compassionate Care Fund." What is this fund you may be asking? This fund is for individuals to be able to access GLRC’s services and get the help they need even if they are not able to pay for them. This is beneficial for clients who may be uninsured, under insured, or are not eligible for governmental or community funding. Individuals receiving assistance from the Compassionate Care Fund may be from anywhere in the Upper Peninsula.
More to come about the Run For Recovery. We look forward to the fun to come ahead!!
02/04/2026
Calling all Friends of GLRC!!! Art supplies are in sharp demand.
We are looking for donations of any art supplies for our many programs. Art, in its many forms, helps provide so much for someone in their path to recovery. It gives a sense of creation and color in anyone's life and can make a positive difference. If you have anything to give, we will gladly appreciate it!
Drop them off at 100 Malton Road in Negaunee, MI. If you are located in a different area, please give us a call at (906) 228-9696 (8pm-4pm ET Monday-Friday).
Or gift any amount to help us purchase these supplies for area of greatest need for art supplies. Scan the QR code or visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/glrc/
02/03/2026
GLRC is hiring! If you're on the job hunt, GLRC has you...
Take a look at these wide-variety of positions that we are offering. From Marquette, Negaunee to Escanaba or Sault Ste. Marie we are looking for talented and passionate individuals for our many programs and services. We think you got what it takes😉
If you have any questions on these roles, please send an email to hr@glrc.org.
Send your resume (to hr@glrc.org) and apply today!
02/02/2026
GLRC Had a great time at Beat The Winter Blues this past Saturday! Thanks to all that came out and talked with us. Thanks to Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center NICE Community School District Upper Peninsula Health Plan and all organizations that made this event so special.
So much fun!
And of course Alec used the opportunity for a free haircut...
01/29/2026
🚨GLRC is happy to announce that out of the $632,590 and 14 total organizations awarded for "health and well-being for older adults", GLRC was a recipient of $50,000 for its Veteran Services program. This grant will help us expand connectivity for veterans across the Upper Peninsula and exponentially increase behavioral health support for them.
We are greatly appreciative of this grant opportunity to further help for our Veterans of the Upper Peninsula.
To learn more about GLRC’s services for Veterans, please call (906) 485-2347.
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01/28/2026
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Awareness Month (also known as SUD Treatment Month and SUD Treatment Awareness Month) was launched in January 2025 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in order to raise awareness on the impacts of SUD, highlight the importance of stigma reduction, and provide support.
Do you think someone in your life is struggling with substance use disorder? Are you looking for ways to help and support them but are not sure how or where to begin? Learn how to start the conversation with your loved ones, and find resources to help: samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/starting-the-conversation-guide.pdf
➡️📞Take action: Call our Access Center at (906) 228-9696 to get assistance. Recovery is possible. Reach out to us and take the first step toward a healthier life.
01/22/2026
🚨Soo House Expansion Update!🚨 We just got some pictures on the development of our new facility in Sault Ste. Marie, and progress is going very well. Thanks to Arbic Construction for the impressive work.
This house is crucial for the many who will benefit from these services! We cant wait for it to be completed and fully operational.
09/26/2025
🎶 This Sunday: An Evening of Music, Meaning & Community 🎶 Join us at Strega Nonna for a powerful night with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier and rising Americana star Jaimee Harris—all in support of Great Lakes Recovery Centers.
🗓️ Sunday, Sept 28 📍 432 Iron Street, Negaunee ⏰ Doors at 6PM | Show at 7PM 🍽️ Dinner buffet before the show, dessert spread after 🍹 Drinks available (mocktails too!) 🎟️ $75 GA | Limited VIP tables available
50% of ticket sales go directly to GLRC’s mission of hope and healing. Come for the music, stay for the meaning.
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GLRC offers services throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have Outpatient Services offices in Escanaba, Hancock, Iron Mountain, Iron River, Ironwood, Ishpeming, Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace.
We have three residential facilities for adults with Substance Use Disorder -- Adult Residential Services in Marquette, Men’s New Hope House and Women’s New Hope House in Sault Ste. Marie. And we operate the only residential facility for adolescents with Substance Use Disorder in the Upper Peninsula -- Adolescent Services Center in Negaunee. We also have recovery houses for women in Marquette and L’Anse and a recovery house for men in Sault Ste. Marie.
We facilitate six Communities that Care Coalitions in Alger, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft Counties.
Our Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services program is located in Ishpeming. Whereas our Neuro-developmental trauma assessments are conducted in Negaunee.
We also work with the Department of Health and Human Services to recruit, train and retain foster families across the Upper Peninsula.
Finally, we have an Offender Success program that works with returning citizens released from prison.
