COPE

Almost everything we do at COPE is open to the public, and our offerings are not limited to people with substance use history. In fact, we encourage outside participation! It should go without saying, but people with a history of substance use are more than their substance use, addiction, or recovery, and they shouldn't feel defined by their history when seeking services. By being open to the public, our programs are attended by a mix of people with histories of substance use, families and friends of people with histories of substance use, people who are formerly incarcerated, people who are marginalized or vulnerable in other ways, and compassionate community members interested in learning new skills. No one who attends our programming has to define themselves any particular way. When someone comes to a yoga class, the main topic is yoga, not addiction, or recovery, or who is here for what. By offering a yoga class this way, people who do have a history of substance use (or people who..

Also known as: COPE Network

Primary location: Kalamazoo United States