Eastwood Recovery

12/23/2025

Waking Up to a New Dawn

Hey beautiful friends...

Have you or someone you love been struggling with substances? Feeling trapped, lost, or unsure about where to start?

You're not alone.

As a community, let's come together to support one another on this journey of healing and recovery. It's time to break free from the chains of addiction and rise into the beauty of our true selves.

Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process. It's unique to each of us, and it's okay to take it one step at a time.

Here are some powerful reminders to hold onto:

Your worth is not defined by your struggles. You are so much more than your addiction.

You are capable of growth and change. It's never too late to start anew.

You don't have to do it alone. Reach out to a loved one, a friend, or a professional for support.

Small steps lead to big progress. Celebrate your tiny wins along the way.

Self-care is not selfish. Take time for yourself, rest, and recharge.

You are loved, you are worthy, and you are strong. Remember these words whenever you need them.

Let's rise together, friends! Share your stories, offer encouragement, and let's support one another on this incredible journey of recovery.

Tag a friend who might need to see this

Let's do this, friends! **

05/13/2025

03/30/2025

From Tavern to Transformation: Eastwood Recovery Builds a Lasting Legacy of Hope
Posted March 30, 2025

What began nearly two decades ago as a bold effort to turn a troubled biker bar into a safe space for recovery is now a thriving, volunteer-run nonprofit offering hope and connection on the east side of Kalamazoo.

Eastwood Recovery continues to provide a substance-free environment for those seeking sobriety, structure, and fellowship. Founded by Mike Green in 2007, the organization has grown into a vital hub for safe, structured, phone-free 12-step recovery meetings, with over 450 held each year.

“When you think about what used to go on here compared to what goes on today, it's kind of amazing,” Green said in 2008. “A place of destruction has been turned into a house of construction.”

Weekly Meeting Schedule

Monday – Friday: 5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Find the latest schedule at: www.eastwoodrecovery.com

The interior has been majority remodeled and is kept clean and welcoming, with a new women’s restroom recently added—thanks to the generous donation of time and funds from a few dedicated members.

After a six-month closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastwood Recovery faced the very real possibility of closure and sale within months. But through perseverance and community support, it has rebuilt an entirely self-supporting attendance base—a testament to the ongoing need for spaces grounded in recovery and mutual support.

The organization remains entirely self-supporting—with no paid staff or government funding. All donations go directly to covering monthly expenses and investing in the maintenance of the building and property the nonprofit owns. A new roof and weather-tight façade are among the upgrades currently being saved for to ensure long-term sustainability.

“Yeah, I was damned scared,” Green recalled in 2008. “I had never done anything like this before… But if it weren’t for people helping me when I needed it most, I wouldn’t be alive today. This is my way of giving back.”

That spirit lives on.
“We aren’t here to save people—we’re here to remind them they’re not beyond saving,” said Christopher Mihelich, Executive Director of Eastwood Recovery. “This place survives because people believe in it—and more importantly, because they believe in each other.”

Eastwood Recovery
2049 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo Township
Open daily for scheduled recovery meetings
More info & ways to support: www.eastwoodrecovery.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (269) 345-3599

03/28/2025

"You are loved. You are needed. You are welcome."

At Eastwood Recovery, we offer a safe and supportive space for anyone seeking healing, hope, and connection.

Weekly Open Hours:
Monday – Friday: 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM & 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM & 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: 2049 East Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
More info & full schedule: EastwoodRecovery.com

No matter where you are on your journey—you are not alone.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you need.

02/22/2025

🌟 New Saturday Morning Meeting at Eastwood Recovery 🌟

✨ It’s Not Too Late to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution ✨

If 2025 was the year you promised yourself to stop drinking, this is your chance to make it happen.

🕣 Saturdays | 8:30 AM
📍 Eastwood Recovery

Start your weekend with purpose, connection, and a fresh outlook. A safe place. A supportive community. A new beginning—just for you.

No judgment. No pressure. Just hope.
💬 Tag a friend who needs this. Share the message. Show up for yourself.

01/23/2025

01/11/2025

Eastwood Recovery has served as a safe place for recovery meetings to take place since 2007. We believe that offering our space to foster recovery programs in Kalamazoo we are playing an active role in making our community a better place.