ARE, Inc. Drop-In Centers

Last week was ARE's annual camping trip! We had so much fun! Today we are going to highlight some of the fun outdoor activities included hayrides, kayaking, swimming, fishing, archery, tie dye, co****le, campfires and smores.

We would especially like to send a thank you to our inter department planning committee for all the hard work they did in organizing and planning everything.

On Friday, August 30th the Drop-In Centers hosted a softball game for staff and members.

Hope Dealers vs. Recovery Renegades.

Winner of the game was Recovery Renegades 8-7. It was a great game! Everyone had so much fun. Thank you to all who participated.

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ARE set up a booth at the Civil War muster this past weekend.

If the spectators donated $5.00 to ARE James let them throw a pie in his face. There were several people to participated.

The Drop-In Centers went to Adventure Zone on Friday.

Everyone rode go-carts, lazer tag, played put-put, hung out in the arcade and got ice cream.

Join us on September 6, 2024 for Stomp Out Su***de, Jackson County's largest su***de prevention event. Together, we’ll honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, and spread awareness about mental health.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Hear from powerful speakers like Dr. Andrea Mata on the role of family dynamics in su***de prevention and Liz Baker from American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) Michigan AFSP Michigan Chapter.

Enjoy meaningful activities, including meditation, rock painting, and more.

Connect with others in the community who share your commitment to preventing su***de.

Participate in a moving luminary walk at dusk.

Register now and be part of a movement to make a real difference: preventsu***dejackson.org/stomp.html

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The Jackson Drop-In Center took a trip to Jurassic park golf and everyone had a blast!

August Calendar 2024

ARE staff annual family picnic was a blast!

July 28th was Hillsdale Drop-In Center's member picnic.

Jackson Drop-In Center's Fourth of July fun!

The Jackson Drop-In Center took a trip to the Dahlem Center and did the Aquatic Pond Studies.

Happy 4th of July!

Both Drop-In Centers have limited hours today 10am-2pm.

July Calendar

ARE celebrated Juneteenth with a cookout and a few yard games!

Thank you Sonya Hughes from Inclusive Outcomes for an excellent staff and board training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The Hillsdale Drop-In Center hosted a Prom Night. Everyone had so much fun!

June Calendar

Happy Pride Month !

We celebrated Mental Health Month at LifeWays Annual Celebration.

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The Jackson Drop-In Center went bowling on Friday, May 10th. We had so much fun!

Taking a break from screens gives your mind time to reset. Try turning off your phone and step outside.

What are some ways you unplug?

Mental health and physical health go hand in hand. When your physical health improves, your mental health is likely to improve as well.

How do you take care of your physical health?

Start a conversation about mental health. Don't let stigma prevent you from being yourself. When I am open about my mental heath, it creates a safe place for others to be their true selves.

Has anybody created a safe space for you?

May is Mental Health Month.

According to The Mayo Clinic gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease.

Tell us something you are grateful today.