Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance - MARA

04/17/2026

04/06/2026

Join us this Wednesday @ 10:30am, in person in Belding or join us virtually! Hope to see you there! ❤️❤️

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

Good morning! Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday! 🌸🌟✌️

03/30/2026

🌷🐣 New Beginnings This Spring! 🐣🌷

Looking for support, connection, and positive change? Join our SMART Recovery Meeting—a welcoming, judgment-free space focused on building tools for lasting recovery and a healthier life.

✨ In Person:
Family Life Center Church of God
8683 Storey Rd
Belding, MI 48809

💻 Or Join Virtually:
https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/9141/

🗓 Every Wednesday
⏰ 10:30 AM

Spring is the perfect time for fresh starts 🌼 Whether you’re just beginning your journey or continuing forward, you don’t have to do it alone.

💚 Come as you are. Leave with hope.

03/30/2026

Monday, March 30th is Mobile Foodbank Day!! Please join us as we partner with Feeding America to serve our Community. If you, or anyone you know, need a little assistance please come to 101 S. Franklin Street in Greenville. Registration is simple and done the day of the Mobile.

We always enjoy new faces and volunteers. If you can come and help us serve, please arrive at 3:00 if possible. We will gather indoors for registration and begin serving food to all of the registered guests at 4:00pm. We also need volunteers to help clean up at 5pm. If you know of anyone in need please share this with them, registration is simple and we would love to offer some help. Please note - This will NOT be a drive thru type mobile so you will need a box or basket to put your food in. Please send a private message if you have any questions.

03/29/2026

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to worship and support alongside Family Life Center Church of God in Belding, MI 💙

At MARA, we believe in the power of community, connection, and faith coming together to uplift those on their recovery journey. It’s a blessing to partner with a church that shares our heart for serving others and creating a welcoming space for healing and hope.

Thank you, Family Life Center, for allowing us to be a part of what God is doing in this community. We’re honored to stand beside you in faith and recovery 🙏

03/25/2026

🌿 SMART Recovery Meeting – In Person & Online 🌿

Please join us tomorrow! 💙

Looking for support on your recovery journey? You’re not alone—and you’re always welcome here.

Our SMART Recovery meetings are open to everyone—whether you’re sober, still contemplating change, or anywhere in between. We welcome people from all walks of life, all addictions, and all religious (or non-religious) backgrounds.

✨ No judgment
✨ No pressure
✨ Just real support, tools, and community

🧠 SMART Recovery focuses on self-empowerment, motivation, and practical tools to help you build and maintain positive change.

🗓 Join us every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 In person at
Family Life Center Church of God
8683 Storey Rd Belding, MI

or online via Zoom

🔗 Join online here: http://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/9141/

📝 Meeting verifications are available upon request

You deserve support no matter where you’re at in your journey. Come as you are—we’re here for you. 💙

03/25/2026

🌿 SMART Recovery Meeting – Join Us EVERY Wednesday (In Person & Online) 🌿

Please join us tomorrow! 💙

At Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance (MARA), we believe real change happens when people are equipped, supported, and empowered. Our SMART Recovery meeting offers practical tools and a welcoming community to help you move forward—one step at a time.

Our meetings are open to everyone—whether you’re sober, still contemplating change, or anywhere in between. We welcome people from all walks of life, all addictions, and all religious (or non-religious) backgrounds.

✨ No judgment
✨ No pressure
✨ Just real support, tools, and community

🧠 Focused on self-empowerment, motivation, and lasting change

🗓 When: Every Wednesday
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Eastern)

📍 In-Person Location:
Family Life Center Church of God
8683 Storey Rd, Belding, MI
Facilitators: Brittani & Greg

💻 Also Available Online:
Join from anywhere:
http://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/9141/

🆔 Meeting ID: 9141

📝 Attendance & meeting verifications available
Pathcheck Instant Verification
Code: C8X9B9

Whether you’re just starting or continuing your journey, this is a space built on respect, growth, and forward momentum.

No matter where you’ve been, your next step can change everything.
Show up. Lean in. Let’s build something better—together. 💙

03/22/2026

Well meaning individuals are about to experience the hell of withdrawal. Michigan’s move to ban this substance without addressing the consequences of such an abrupt move.

For a decade this substance has been sold at locations near every town. Individuals who initially may have been using this substance for energy and pain relief quickly found out its addictive properties and those who continued to use it are about to face a very difficult time in their lives.

Kratom and 7OH withdrawal symptoms and duration have been reported to be worse than that of he**in.

If you have been using Kratom or 7OH we can help. Contact us or Samaritan Way to discuss options for immediate help.

Don’t try to do this alone and please do not attempt to self medicate off of the streets.

Contact us via our site at 616-263-1989, message us on Facebook or contact Samaritan Way Monday through Friday after 8:00 AM at 616-232-2057.

Attention Change is Coming and It May Affect You .

On Friday the Michigan House passed a bill to make Kratom and its byproducts illegal in Michigan. Kratom and 7OH products have been widely available across Michigan for years - but with new legal changes on the horizon, many individuals may soon find themselves facing unexpected and severe withdrawal.

For some, this withdrawal can be intense—physically, mentally, and emotionally. No one should have to go through that alone.

At Samaritan Way, we understand how quickly substance use can take hold—and how hard it can be to break free. We’re here to help you navigate this transition safely, with real support and proven resources.

We offer:
• Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment so you don’t go through withdrawal.
• Recovery support services
• Guidance via Recovery Coaches
• A path forward—free from withdrawal and dependence

Addiction doesn’t just impact one person—it affects families, relationships, and entire lives. But recovery is possible, and it starts with one step.

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📞 Call to Action:
If you or someone you care about has been using Kratom or 7OH and are concerned about withdrawal, reach out today.
📱 Call us at 616-232-2057

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to help you take your life back.