Oliver Lee Consulting PLLC

08/31/2026

A new week is ahead. Here’s what’s happening at RAW this week.

Whether you’re looking for connection, recovery support, a meeting, or just a place to stop in and be around people who get it. You’re welcome here.

Take a look at this week’s schedule and find what works for you. There’s no one right way to recover, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Come as you are. We’ll meet you there.

08/29/2026

UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!!

Recovery Advocates in Livingston is excited to share this upcoming virtual nutrition and wellness training hosted by our friends at Recovery Action Network of Michigan (RANMI) and Sanford Behavioral Health.

This training is specifically designed for Peer Support Professionals to explore the vital connection between nutrition, wellness, and mental health recovery.

📅September 10, 2026 | 3-5 PM | Zoom
💰COST: $35 (Scholarships: [email protected])
🎖CEs: 2 credits for MDHHS peers

08/29/2026

If anyone wants to help, we would be happy to collect and bring to them. We also want to start now with any cold weather items anyone wants to donate. Thank you all as always for the support.

You can help!
Besides a delicious free meal every Monday, did you know we also share hygiene products with our neighbors?🪥 🧼

And every week we typically deplete our stock of basic items!

Here's how you can help-

🥕Enlist a group of your friends, neighbors, office, church group, or others to collect donations of shampoo, soap, lotion, first aid supplies/wound care, toilet paper and other supplies to share with our group.

🥕Donate funds and we'll be happy to purchase items ourselves.
CashApp- $monroeFNB
*Contact us for other ways to donate funds*

🥕Identify a source like a local retailer or maybe a home soap/lip balm/lotion maker who would commit to donating.

🥕Share this post so that it reaches as many community members as possible!

Donations can be brought to our Monday night meal from 6:30pm-9pm at Labor Park in Monroe, or email us for other options at [email protected]

Check out our full needs and opportunities list by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKUjRrPG67-y5jYsy7TlrAcUdPUeIoqax5LvFXCRRC4/mobilebasic

08/29/2026

Sometimes the child who says “I’m fine” is carrying far more than anyone can see.

Self-harm is not “attention-seeking”. It can be a sign that a young person is struggling with feelings they do not yet have words for: anxiety, sadness, trauma, shame, pressure, loneliness, or feeling overwhelmed.

Changes like pulling away, wearing long sleeves, low mood, irritability, or not wanting to talk do not always mean self-harm. But they can be a gentle prompt to check in.

Try: “You don’t have to explain everything, but I’ve noticed you seem like you’re having a hard time. I’m here with you.”

Stay calm. Listen more than you speak. Avoid punishment or demands for promises. Let them know they are not in trouble and they do not have to cope alone. If you are worried, reach out to a GP, school wellbeing lead, counsellor, or local mental health support. If there is an immediate risk of serious harm, contact emergency services.

A caring conversation can make a bigger difference than we may ever know.

FREE FREE PRINTABLE SELF-HARM ICEBERG PDF POSTER FOR CHILDREN

LIKE the photo and comment "SHELL" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

08/22/2026

People keep asking us the same question: what can I actually do?

Do this: Tell BCBSM exactly how many patients this policy puts at risk.

We wrote the letter for you. It takes about two minutes. You do not need an assigned BCBSM representative. The page now tells you exactly where to send it.

Our report found that responding clinicians alone represent more than 5,700 BCBSM clients seen weekly by limited licensed providers. More than 1,000 are in active crisis stabilization or safety planning. Every letter adds a real number to that.

If you own a group practice, ask every affected clinician in your practice to send one.

The template and BCBSM contact instructions are halfway down the page under “What you can do”:
mmhcanow.org/bcbsm-impact

BCBSM’s current May 31, 2026 article about this exact incident-to policy. At the bottom, BCBSM states:

“Providers with additional questions about this policy may share feedback by emailing [email protected].”

Two minutes. Your caseload. A number BCBSM cannot ignore.

NASW-Michigan

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Peaceful protest for the limited licensed counselors. Shame on you BCBS.