Announcements
Take a look our exciting recent news!
1) Young Men in Recovery Giving Back at Mariners Inn2) Mariners Inn COO Selected for Leadership Detroit3) Mariners Inn Treatment Director Named Marshall Memorial Fellow...
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Christopher's Story
Chris came to Mariners Inn with an array of different issues - his alcohol and drug use had spiraled out of control and he had no place to live. Chris had resorted to selling drugs to support his expensive habits; the criminal behavior had gotten so out of control that Chris realized he needed to make some changes with his life.Chris entered our program in April 2014; from the beginning, he was very engaged in the process of recovery. In July 201...
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Clay's Story
Clay has been a resident of Mariners Inn’s Extended Residency since March 2012.As the most senior member of the current residents, he has seen and been part of the many changes that have occurred in the housing program in that time. In the beginning of Clay’s stay, behavioral changes in his recovery process were not a priority.His willingness to help and be positive to others was almost nonexistent. With continued time in recovery, the change...
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Exercise and Recovery
Addiction impacts people from every walk of life and no one’s experience will be the same. Someone questioning whether their marijuana use is more than a recreational habit will approach recovery differently than someone struggling with long-term painkiller addiction. Addiction treatment comes in many forms, as well. Popular culture paints drug rehab as hospital beds, IV drips and group counseling sessions. These resources are present in many t...
Read MoreMariners Inn Employee Angelo Glenn Named to National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS Board of Directors
National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. Names Angelo Glenn as New Board of Directors Member (July 21, 2015, New York, NY) – The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. (NBLCA) is pleased to announce the election of Angelo Glenn of Detroit, Michigan, as a member of the Board of Directors at the organization’s Annual Board of Directors meeting on June 17. Angelo Glenn serves as Director of the Substance Use Disorder Prevent...
Read MoreArt Therapy Program Featured in Detroit Free Press
Check out this great article from the Detroit Free Press: Men at Mariners Inn use art therapy to master recovery...
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Social Enterprise Expands to Include Detailing & Landscaping
We are helping the men of Mariners Inn find work in creative ways through our expanded Social Enterprise program! We now offer detailing and landscaping services at affordable rates. Email socialenterprise@marinersinn.org for more information ...
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4 reasons why creative pursuits are an important aid to recovery
Throughout history creative pursuits have been linked with healing - in Ancient Egypt royal doctors would prescribe a walk around the gardens to cure Kings and Queens of their ailments. Nowadays, it would seem strange if your doctor just told you to go for a walk! But in recent times many scientific and medical studies have shown that creative pursuits like art, gardening or making music can have all kinds of therapeutic benefits. These benefit...
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The Art of Transformation
Please join Mariners Inn forThe Art of Transformation:A Celebration of Creativity in RecoveryTherapeutic Consumer Art Show and Hors D'Ouevres ReceptionFriday, July 106:00 pm - 8:00 pmBoll Family YMCA - 1401 Broadway - Downtown DetroitComplimentary Parking Available at The Z GarageBring your family and friends, and learn about the power of art in recovery at Mariners Inn - where recovery is real....
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Eat at Olga's for Mariners Inn!
Mark your calendars! Olga's Kitchen in Downtown Detroit is holding a fundraiser for Mariners Inn on Friday, April 17 from 2:00-7:00pm. If you bring in this flyer, up to 25% of your purchase will be donated to Mariners Inn! Also take a look at the menu so you can see what Olga's Kitchen is all about! Please share with your friends and family, and plan to attend on April 17! Olga's Kitchen - 1040 Woodward Avenue - Detroit...
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