04/09/2022
THANK YOU to everyone from GCSC that volunteered today at the Food Bank. We sorted, boxed, and packaged 8,700 pounds of food for our community today. Amazing job everyone!
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THANK YOU to everyone from GCSC that volunteered today at the Food Bank. We sorted, boxed, and packaged 8,700 pounds of food for our community today. Amazing job everyone!
Service work Saturday. See you all at the Food Bank tomorrow!
Partners4Recovery Spades/Euchre Tournament
2pm registration
Games 2:30-6:00 pm at St. Andrew's Church
$3 entry fee
Have you experienced this?
St Patrick's Day Marathon Meeting at Flint Alano House
Starting at 5 pm tonight through midnight!
The fantastic Amanda Doyle is this month’s Facebook feature!
Name: Amanda Doyle
What is your job title? Municipal Attorney
Describe the work that you do? I represent various municipalities in Genesee County, that includes prosecuting misdemeanor offenses in 67th district court - which is how I came to fill the prosecutorial role in this program
How long have you been doing this type of work? I've been a practicing attorney for almost 17 years and in the municipal law field for over 10
How did you get involved with working with Sobriety Court? Attorney Amy Harris recommended me to Judge Bayeh Haley who approached me about participating almost 7 years ago; and I'm honored to be involved.
What do you love about your job? I get to learn something new every single day
What do you find most difficult about your job? I struggle with patience... and I need it every day in my role.
What is your favorite time of year/season? Aside from about a week around Christmas time - SUMMER!
What is your favorite food? I love all the food
What is your favorite sports team? Yikes... I'm a Buckeye at heart; Also a big fan of the Red Sox (specifically, the late 90s early 2000s era) and the Cleveland Browns... and the Indians (Guardians?)
What one piece of advice for new Sobriety Court participants? It can all seem incredibly overwhelming - try to take a step back, take a deep breath, and know you will get it all done; and the entire team is here to help.
St. Patrick’s Day Alcathon Potluck Party ☘️
Come join us for day of Fellowship and Fun!
☘️ St. Patrick's Day Alcathon ☘️
March 17th
Noon til when-e're
Shepard's Pie will be served
Feel free to bring a dish/dessert to share.
$5.00 suggested donation.
Happy Saturday!
Sunday morning serenity. What are you grateful for?
67th District Court will return to regular hours of operation 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on February 7, 2022.
67th District Court and the Probation Department will be closing 2/2/22 @ 1pm due to anticipated weather. Everyone be safe.
Super Bowl Party at Flint Alano House
2608 Maplewood Ave.
Flint, MI 48506
This month’s Facebook feature is Jessie! We thank you for all that you do for this program!
Name: Jessica Mainprize-Hajek
What is your job title? - Criminal Defense Attorney
Describe the work that you do? I protect the constitutional rights of every Michigan citizen.
How long have you been doing this type work? Licensed attorney for 14 years, in private practice for 11 years
How did you get involved with working with Sobriety Court? I was honored to be invited to participate in Sobriety Court by Judge Bayeh Haley herself when the program was first officially implemented. I jumped at the chance and have been the defense attorney on the treatment team ever since!
What do you love about your job? Seeking justice and advocating for those who need a voice.
What do you find most difficult about your job? When I feel justice isn't being served.
What is your favorite time of year/season? Fall
What is your favorite food? Steak Nachos
What is your favorite sports team? MSU Spartans Go Green!!
What one piece of advice for new Sobriety Court participants? Please remember that the team is here to help and support you! With all the requirements, it may seem overwhelming. There is a science to the program and the requirements. Each and every member of the Sobriety Court team believes in the science of the team and treatment based approach and has seen it work. Please remember we are here for you!!
Huge thank you to Ritch Powers for making the GCSC bowling event last night happen!
New in-person meeting in Davison.
Sober Event March 4-6.
Update: Court hours reduced effective today.
Look back over the last year and celebrate your victories, even if they were small ones.
The GCSC wishes you and your family a safe and happy New Year!
The 67th District Probation Department and 67th District Court will be closed Thursday December 23, 2021 and Friday December 24, 2021. Have a safe and happy holiday.
Feature Friday’s focus is on Ritch Powers! We thank you for all that you do!!
Name: Richard Powers
What is your job title? G.O.A.T. (just kidding!) Certified Peer Recovery Mentor/Recovery Coach
Describe the work that you do? I promote recovery and remove barriers or obstacles to one’s success in the recovery process. It’s my job to educate and inform people of multiple pathways to recovery. Recovery coaches have also been described as cheerleaders; we’re a big part of an individuals’ support network.
How long have you been doing this type work? I’ve been a Recovery Coach with Flint Odyssey House for 6 years now.
How did you get involved with working with Sobriety Court? I wasn’t even aware of Sobriety Court until Ken Jones, the Flint Odyssey House liaison for Sobriety Court, told me about it. He said they were looking for a coach to assist the clients through the Sobriety Court process; would that be something I’m interested in? I jumped at the chance, and the rest is history. Through the years, my role with GCSC has gotten bigger and bigger as well as more enjoyable.
What do you love about your job? As a Coach/Mentor, I use my own learned experience in recovery to assist other people. I’m a firm believer that “I can’t keep what I have unless I give it away” in my own personal recovery, so I try to help people on a regular basis outside of GCSC as well. I basically get paid to do what I do anyway for my own recovery. And there’s always that moment, that moment when you see the look on someone’s face because of something you said that clicked with them; that relating my own journey has helped someone else. It’s priceless.
What do you find most difficult about your job? It’s the exact opposite of that “clicking” moment. It is when I do everything in my power to help someone avoid going down a dark road in their recovery (because hey, I’ve been there, right?) and they just don’t want to hear it. It’s trying to put new ideas on a closed mind, which is Incredibly frustrating. Still, what someone might not hear today, they remember for tomorrow.
What is your favorite time of year/season? I could live in summer all year long.
What is your favorite food? I can only pick one??? I’m a big fan of sushi, but I’d have to say I couldn’t survive without chicken parmesan!
What is your favorite sports team? The greatest sports franchise of all time, the New York Yankees.
What one piece of advice for new Sobriety Court participants? Don’t participate and do all the work with a minimum of effort, concern, or care. If you keep an open mind and truly apply yourself, you might just change your life in ways that you never expected.
MCYPAA Christmas Party
12/19/21 7:00pm
Unitarian Church
If you do not like the road you are on, start paving a new one.
Monday's Message:
It's ok to ask for help.
It's ok to have to start over.
It's ok to stumble.
It's ok to be frustrated.
It's ok to be scared.
It's NOT ok to give up.
Do not forget how important you are!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
The 67th District Court will be closed on Thursday November 25, 2021 & Friday November 26, 2021 in observance of Thanksgiving.
What are your favorite hobbies?
When you are ready to change your opportunities are endless!
Do not forget to thaw your turkey!
Take it all in today- the changing fall colors, crisp air, the sounds, the scents. What changes do you notice in yourself today?
The 67th District Court will be closed on Thursday November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day. The Court will reopen on Friday November 12, 2021.
MYCPAA November 19-21, 2021
GHS provides grief support groups.
There is no need to do it alone. There are many community resources out there to help.
630 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI
48502
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Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
Friday | 8am - 4pm |
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