Recovery Coaching Class

A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness,[6] a mental health condition,[7] or a psychiatric disability,[2] is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.[8] A mental disorder is also characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior, often in a social context.[9][10] Such disturbances may occur as single episodes, may be persistent, or may be relapsing–remitting. There are many different types of mental disorders, with signs and symptoms that vary widely between specific disorders.[10][11] A mental disorder is one aspect of mental health.

Welcome to the group! You can connect with other members, get updates and share videos. Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2006. We serve Kalamazoo County by offering peer support to people who have mental health and/or substance use concerns. We provide this service in the form of groups, classes, one-on-ones and social outings.

The recovery process is often strengthened when a peer is involved. Within the recovery community, peers are individuals who have navigated their own mental health and/or substance use issues. Recovery Institute is unique among the range of service providers because we are peer-run and peer-delivered.

Our members are an integral part of our mission. The Recovery Institute Board of Directors is formed entirely of individuals who use our services and who self-identify as being in recovery. Every member of our organization began as a peer who was looking for more.

We hope you check us out soon.

Welcome to the group! You can connect with other members, get updates and share videos. Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2006. We serve Kalamazoo County by offering peer support to people who have mental health and/or substance use concerns. We provide this service in the form of groups, classes, one-on-ones and social outings.

The recovery process is often strengthened when a peer is involved. Within the recovery community, peers are individuals who have navigated their own mental health and/or substance use issues. Recovery Institute is unique among the range of service providers because we are peer-run and peer-delivered.

Our members are an integral part of our mission. The Recovery Institute Board of Directors is formed entirely of individuals who use our services and who self-identify as being in recovery. Every member of our organization began as a peer who was looking for more.

We hope you check us out soon.

Help Prevent Suicide

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Suicide can touch anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But it is not inevitable. There is hope.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide—whether or not you are in crisis—or know someone who is, don’t remain silent. Talk to someone you can trust through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat the lifeline.

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