PoWer Group stands for People of Wellness and Recovery, and is made up of people in recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse, people willing to share their stories to fight stigma.

The members deliver a message of hope while educating people by sharing their experiences.

While sharing their recovery stories to audiences PoWer Group members have talked about how they have developed close and supportive relationships. They also talk about how they have learned to have a voice for themselves, take the power back from their addictions, and grown in their recovery. They have also learned to strengthen their public speaking skills while also developing leadership skills.

PoWer Group presents to a wide variety of groups. Things such as colleges/universities, public schools systems, hospital staff and students, teen help groups and many others. While many of the presentations do occur in the Kalamazoo community, PoWer Group has also accepted invitations to speak from various venues throughout the state.

An application process determines those who serve in the in PoWer Group. Members are paid for their strength and confidence in their sharing individual stories to educate the public and reduce stigma. No one else has the same experiences and so no one has the same expertise.

Please call the Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan to book presentations, or to express your own interest in joining.