Announcements

March, 27th, 2017

Is there a place for us all in the new District Detroit?

Amid the new District Detroit development sits an organization that has quietly, with unwavering committment, provided recovery services to men in need for 60 years.Mariners Inn is a nonprofit agency that provides substance abuse recovery services to men, and support to their families. A nationally accredited organization, our goal is to help each person who enters regain dignity and their rightful place within the community as productive citizen...

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February, 8th, 2017

Q & A with David Sampson, CEO

Tell us a little bit about some of the most recent changes, new programming, or mission driven pivots Mariners Inn has experienced over the past 5 years -- if anything. Any changes you're most excited about? We are pleased to report that in 2016-17 we embarked on a journey that will position us to help save more lives while providing services that promote long-term recovery: Recovery Housing and Recovery Support Services. Because of our...

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December, 29th, 2016

Adopt-a-Family article in Detroit Free Press

Giving to families in need spurs recovery at Mariners Inn in Detroit Article here ...

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December, 29th, 2016

Road back from opioid addiction in metro Detroit

Mariners Inn featured in Detroit Free Press profile:Article here...

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September, 6th, 2016

Meet the Young Professionals Board

On August 23, the Young Professionals Board of Mariners Inn hosted their Meet and Greet event at Mariners Inn. The YPB is made up of like-minded volunteers, ages 18-35, who have a desire to make change in their community and break down the stigma of addiction. Members of the YPB invited residents and staff members into the conference room for conversation and refreshments. The YPB introduced themselves to residents and staff members by way of p...

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August, 12th, 2016

Meet Our Summer Interns!

Latasha, Clinical Mental Health InternHow did you get involved with Mariners Inn?I work for an organization that often refers clients to Mariners Inn.Why does the mission of Mariners Inn matter to you?The mission matters because Mariners Inn offers an array of services that cater to the entire family, not just the individual. What advice would you give someone interested in getting involved with Mariners Inn?Volunteer because Mariners Inn offers ...

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August, 11th, 2016

Just My Two Cents: Approaches to Recovery

What approach do you think works best for people in recovery? I felt compelled to write a brief note around a couple treatment and recovery models (or approaches) associated with the disease of addiction and one of the unfortunate consequential characteristics of active addiction: homelessness. My interest in this subject matter is directly related to the work we do here at Mariners Inn, my years of experience as a social worker work...

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July, 25th, 2016

Addiction, Homelessness, and Recovery Reading List

Read A Piece of Cake: A Memoir by Cupcake Brown “This tells a story from a child's perspective of having a drug addicted parent who dies” – Polly McCalister, Housing Director Clean by David Sheff “David writes about being clean and that there are layers to addiction ... interesting book!!!!” – Polly McCalister, Housing Director Research The State of Homelessness in America 2015 Report – recommended by David Sampson, CEORecovery Management...

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