Serving Portage

Peer Support and Recovery Education for Portage

You can live in Portage and reach out to Southwest Michigan Recovery Center in Kalamazoo. Whether you are looking for support yourself, helping a family member or planning workplace education, we welcome a conversation about a practical next step.

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Local context

Learning and connection in Portage

Portage District Library serves the City of Portage and Portage Public School District and describes education and community connection as part of its work. Its own website is a useful starting point for library programs and learning resources. The library is independent of SMRC; no recovery course or partnership there is implied.

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Peer recovery coaching

Peer recovery support starts with your priorities. A Portage resident may want to talk about work routines, social connection or finding recovery resources in Kalamazoo County. Contact SMRC before traveling to confirm current coaching availability.

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Family recovery support

Family members can explore education on communication, self-care and supporting recovery without controlling it. A shared household does not mean everyone has the same support needs; loved ones can ask their own questions.

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Overdose prevention & naloxone education

Families and workplaces in Portage can ask about naloxone training in Kalamazoo County. The course outline covers recognizing a possible opioid overdose, emergency assistance and the possibility that symptoms can return.

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Community training & outreach

For a Portage employer, a useful training request might identify the number of supervisors, the situations they need to handle and the organization’s referral process. SMRC’s workplace course covers supportive communication without diagnosing employees.

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Events & learning

Find a way to connect.

See the training calendar for confirmed sessions as they are announced. SMRC training dates for this community have not yet been confirmed. Independent community events have their own organizers and schedules.

Upcoming trainings Community events Recovery resources and meetings

A little clarity

Questions, welcomed.

Can a Portage business request supervisor training?

Yes. Use the organization training request to describe your audience and goals. SMRC must confirm the instructor, date, cost and delivery arrangement before a session is booked.

How do I find current training or recovery meetings?

Check the SMRC training calendar and separate community events page. No SMRC training dates are confirmed yet. For independent meetings, use the community resource directory and verify the schedule with the organizer.

Is SMRC a medical treatment or detox provider?

The services described here are peer-centered support, education and resource connections. Medical treatment, clinical counseling and detoxification are not represented as verified SMRC services. Call 911 for an emergency.

One local point of connection

Southwest Michigan
Recovery Center

616 Cherokee St., Kalamazoo, MI 49006

(269) 532-1002
info@swmirecovery.org

Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Please call to make an appointment.

Directions to SMRC

Call to confirm current service availability and discuss access needs before visiting.

Your next step

Support, learning
and useful connections.

Nearby community guides

Kalamazoo Vicksburg Schoolcraft

A next step. A new connection.

You don’t have to
figure it out alone.

Start with a conversation.
We’ll build forward from there.