Our Impact
The Harbor Hall Foundation supports programs and initiatives that help individuals rebuild their lives and strengthen their path toward recovery. Through the generosity of donors and community partners, these programs provide resources, support, and opportunities for healing.
The videos below highlight the real impact of recovery programs and the lives that are being transformed through community support.
Stories of Recovery and Hope
Recovery is a deeply personal journey. These stories reflect the courage, resilience, and determination of individuals who have taken steps toward a healthier future with the support of recovery programs.
Why Recovery Support Matters
Understanding the Need for Recovery Support
Substance use and behavioral health challenges affect individuals, families, and communities across Michigan and throughout the country. These statistics help illustrate the importance of strong recovery programs and community support.
30%
Affected by
Substance Use
30% of people over the age of 12 abuse drugs or alcohol.
Prevalence of Addiction:
The problem of addiction is eight times larger than the problem of cancer.
90,000+
Lives Lost Each Year
People in the United States die annually from drug overdose.
Prescription Drugs, Heroin, Other.
Approximately one-third of the U.S. population is a primary or secondary victim of addiction.
1 in 3
Community Impact
One out of three people in Michigan are affected by addiction.
2,912
Average Michigan Lives Lost Annually
2023 - 2,931
Michigan overdose deaths
2024 - 1,461 alcohol induced deaths
2024 - 1,916
Michigan overdose deaths (preliminary)
60% Men and 40% Women
Addiction knows no boundaries. Appearance, background, gender, wealth and ethnicity mean nothing. Addiction can build up over time, or it can be triggered at the first sip, smoke, snort or shot. It is prevalent and destructive. Harbor Hall can help with recovery.
Help Make Recovery Possible