HISTORY AND MISSION

CARE is serious about our role in the community – to strengthen, empower and support individuals and families through the provision of a high quality comprehensive network of services for those concerned about mental health, alcohol, tobacco and other drug dependencies. CARE provides work/life solutions for businesses, municipalities and school districts.

In 1977 CARE incorporated with the single goal of assessing the treatment needs of those suffering from the problematic use of alcohol and/or other drugs.  The intent was to establish a free-standing agency, with the capacity to make an unbiased referral for treatment based on the individual needs of the client. 

Over time, additional services were added including educational programs focused on preventing alcoholism, tobacco use and other drug dependencies; helping students who exhibit a need for treatment for drug use and/or other mental health diagnosis; and assistance to businesses.

Accreditation

• Accredited by CARF, a national accreditation body recognizing those agencies that provide exemplary service.

Awards

CARE has earned many awards and been recognized by organizations as an agency that provides quality services. 

• National Association of Counties Award (NACOA)

• United Way Richard Hugili Honorable Mention Award for excellence in programming

• Prevention Association of Michigan Agency of the Year Award

• National Point of Light Foundation

• Outstanding Achievement Award from the Macomb County Tobacco Prevention Coalition

• Recognition from the State of Michigan and Macomb County for program excellence

• U.S. Army Garrison-Michigan and the TACOM Life Cycle Management Command for professional service in the area of substance abuse, prevention and promotion of health and well-being

• Hero from Age Zero Award from the Macomb Intermediate School District