Elmdale Recovery Support Site
Recovery support is now available in Alto, MI!
Outreach 419 is expanding access to recovery support in Ionia County through our Elmdale site. This location gives people another place to connect, get support, ask questions, and take a next step without needing insurance, a referral, or the perfect words to explain what they are going through.
We believe recovery works best when people are met in real life, not just on paper. That means connection, accountability, practical support, and a safe place to show up before things fall apart.
What Elmdale Offers
The Elmdale site provides community based recovery support for individuals and families impacted by substance use, addiction, incarceration, isolation, and life instability.
Services include:
Peer recovery coaching
All Recovery support groups
Recovery check ins
Family support and connection
Referrals and warm handoffs to treatment and community resources
Support for people returning from jail, treatment, or unstable living situations
Help navigating barriers like transportation, employment, housing, food, clothing, and basic needs
Naloxone education and overdose prevention support
Community connection for people who do not know where to start
This is not clinical treatment. It is not insurance based. It is not a place where people are judged, labeled, or pushed into one pathway.
It is recovery support from people who understand that getting better takes more than a brochure.
Who This Is For
Elmdale is for anyone who needs support around addiction, recovery, or rebuilding life.
You are welcome here if:
You are trying to get sober
You are already in recovery and need community
You recently left jail, treatment, detox, or a hard season
You are using less but not sure what comes next
You feel isolated and need a safe place to connect
You are not sure if recovery is for you yet, but you are willing to have a conversation
You are a friend or family member of someone struggling with SUD and you are looking for support, connection, and tools to navigate this season
You are simply supportive of those in recovery! Around 25% of the people who show up don't have a substance use disorder! We welcome members of the community as part of our mission is to integrate people back into community. Not to mention, it is pretty cool to have a front row seat to watching miracles happen every day!
You do not have to have everything figured out before you walk in.
Why Elmdale Matters
Access matters.
Not everyone can get to the right help at the right time. Transportation, stigma, fear, shame, money, and not knowing who to trust can keep people stuck. Elmdale gives Outreach 419 another way to reach people before a crisis becomes a tragedy.
This site helps create a stronger recovery network across Ionia County by bringing support closer to the people and families who need it.
We are here to help people move from surviving to rebuilding.
What To Expect
When you come to Elmdale, you can expect a real conversation with someone who cares.
No pressure.
No judgment.
No insurance required.
No perfect recovery language needed.
We will listen, help you sort through what is going on, and work with you on the next right step. That might be a recovery meeting, a peer coaching appointment, a treatment referral, a ride to support, a conversation about family, or simply having a safe place to breathe for a minute.
Recovery starts with connection.
Elmdale is one more place where that connection can happen.
Visit Elmdale
Location:
11830 Drew Rd, Alto MI 49302
Current Hours:
Monday 3pm to 8pm
Thursday 3pm to 8pm
Saturday 3pm to 8pm
Contact:
Dale at 616-841-1679
Email:
info@soberevents.us
Need help now or have questions before you come in?
Reach out. You do not have to do this alone.
Stop scrolling and get connected. We’ve officially launched the Sober Not Boring app, and it’s available right now for free on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Inside, you’ll find a community feed for real-deal conversations, local resources, vetted agencies, and even curated recovery playlists and resources. We’re just getting started, so there is plenty more to come. Head over to www.sobernotboring.app to download it and join the movement.
Are you in yet?
Not Just Another Recovery Meeting.
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Outreach 419 and the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene. Elmdale Church is generously providing space to host all Outreach 419 programming and drop in recovery center space creating a dedicated hub for our community.
Our mission at this new location is to provide a safe, supportive, and active environment where all pathways of recovery are welcome. Whether you are just starting your journey or continuing it, we are here for you.
What is a Drop-In Center?
What is it? Think of a drop-in center as a recovery "living room." It is a safe, no-pressure space where you can just be. There are no clinical appointments and no white coats. It is a place to find community, grab a cup of coffee, and connect with people who actually get it.
What happens there? Whether you need to use a computer for a job search, attend a support group, play a game of cards, or just talk to someone who has walked in your shoes—that’s what we’re here for. It is about connection, not just correction.
Who can come? Anyone. We don’t care what your "pathway" is. Whether you use 12-step programs, faith-based recovery, medication-assisted treatment, or something else entirely, if you are looking for support and a sober environment, our doors are open.
What is a Recovery Coach?
Is it like a therapist? Not exactly. A therapist looks at your past to help you heal; a Recovery Coach looks at your present to help you build a future. We are peers—people with lived experience in recovery—who walk alongside you. We don't give you a diagnosis; we give you a plan.
What do they actually do? A Recovery Coach helps you navigate the "real life" side of sobriety. That might mean helping you find stable housing, prepping for a job interview, identifying your triggers, or holding you accountable to the goals you set for yourself. We are your biggest advocate and your toughest truth-teller.
Why do I need one? Recovery is hard, and doing it alone is a trap. A coach provides that extra layer of connection and accountability that makes the difference between just "not using" and actually building a life you enjoy living.
