Wellness, InX

https://www.wilx.com/2026/01/07/mid-michigan-matters-when-substance-use-becomes-disorder/

Mid-Michigan Matters: When substance use becomes a disorder Many will choose to have a dry January or a damp January with little/no alcohol.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/pathways-to-wellness-lansing-targets-awareness-amidst-opioid-crisis/vi-AA1NaaAa?ocid=socialshare

Pathways to Wellness: Lansing targets awareness amidst opioid crisis Pathways to Wellness: Lansing targets awareness amidst opioid crisis

Wellness InX was happy to share a night of recognition and celebration with Lifeboat Recovery. Congratulations to the recovery coaches, agencies and Connected Health being voted advocates of the year. And the best part, money was raised for hygiene products for our area unhoused community. Thank you to our sponsors, area businesses and supporters for attending.

Watch Dr Deborah Smith discuss Su***de prevention and Recovery with Taylor this Tuesday on WILX 10

Dr Smith of Wellness InX was on WILX discussing funding proposals Shout out to our sister agency Lifeboat Recovery, Hunter Taylor

Substance abuse recovery groups fear for the future amid possible $93 million federal funding chop Recovery organizations working at the community level, including those in Mid-Michigan, believe it’s a step backward

Watch Dr Deb Smith on WILX at 5:30 pm and 6 pm discuss proposed healthcare grant cuts or elimination.

Dr Deb spoke at the UFAN rally today urging people in recovery to meet with their legislators. It was a great event. Seeing so many people in recovery gives hope to lose still suffering.

Come see Dr Deb Smith speak!

Unite to Face Addiction - Michigan
🎙️ Main Stage Spotlight UFAM Rally 2025
Dr. Deborah J. Smith, PhD, LPC – Champion for Recovery Systems & Peer Support

We are proud to welcome Dr. Deborah J. Smith, representing Michigan’s recovery community with wisdom, compassion, and decades of leadership.

As Clinical Director and Co-Owner of Wellness, InX in Lansing, Dr. Smith leads integrated recovery services that support justice-involved individuals, women’s behavioral health, and workforce training for peer professionals. Her work is grounded in real-world experience and driven by a deep commitment to trauma-informed care and systems-level change.

A licensed professional counselor, researcher, and former chair of MARCO (Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations), Dr. Smith has shaped policy, advanced peer recovery programs, and trained countless clinicians and leaders across the state.

Her voice on the UFAM Rally Main Stage reminds us that strong recovery systems begin with strong recovery advocates.

Learn more: www.wellnessinx.com

🎉 Join us May 14 • 10AM–4PM
📍 Michigan State Capitol, Lansing
👉 Become a sponsor – register today! www.ufamichigan.org

Catch Dr Deb Smith on Fox 47 at 5:30 6 and 11 tonight

https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/downtown-old-town-reo-town/ingham-county-continues-the-fight-against-opioids-with-a-new-settlement-fund

Ingham County continues the fight against opioids with a new settlement fund Ingham County's Opioid Settlement Funding Plan allocates more than $2.1 million over the next 2 years for local agencies to continue serving the community.

https://www.wilx.com/2025/02/20/ingham-county-approves-spending-plan-opioid-settlement-funds/

Ingham County approves spending plan for opioid settlement funds The Ingham County Board of Commissioners has approved a spending plan for funds from opioid settlements. The money will be used to combat the opioid epidemic in the county.