Here's where millions in opioid settlement funds are headed in Michigan

Max Reinhart, The Detroit News on Oct 12, 2026

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The state of Michigan is pumping $3.4 million into 18 agencies across the state in an effort to give more Michiganians a safe place to live as they recover from substance use disorders.

The money comes from the massive opioid settlements that stem from lawsuits against drug manufacturers, distributors and retailers over their roles in fueling the nationwide opioid crisis.

“Every person in recovery deserves the chance to rebuild their life with dignity, connection and hope," said Amy Epkey, acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in a release. “When we invest in recovery supports, we’re investing in stronger families, safer communities and a healthier Michigan.”

The funds were awarded to the agencies via a competitive grant program coordinated by MDHHS and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Collectively, the $3.4 million will provide 24 new recovery residences, bringing an estimated 205 new recovery beds to communities across the state, MDHHS said in the release.

“Recovery is about more than overcoming addiction. It’s about having the stability and support to rebuild your life and reconnect with the people and communities that matter most. Housing is foundational to that journey,” said Amy Hovey, CEO and executive director of MSHDA, in a statement.

Which organizations are getting funding?

The program prioritizes areas with high substance-use vulnerability, limited existing certified recovery housing and large numbers of people leaving publicly funded treatment without stable housing. Grants can be used to purchase or lease single-family or multifamily properties for recovery housing.

The initiative, called the Recovery Housing Investment Program, previously has helped pay for 136 new recovery beds at 18 locations in six counties around Michigan.

Recipients of the latest round of grants include nonprofit organizations and privately operated recovery-housing providers, as well as one tribal government. The number of additional beds coming to each organization range from six, up to 27 at HCC Connection, LLC, in Wayne County and 23 at Pinnacle Recovery Group in Ingham County.

Other recipients include:

• 70x7 Life Recovery, in Kent County

• Building Men for Life, in Ottawa County

• Catholic Social Services of the UP, in Delta County

• Dawn Inc., in Washtenaw County

• Elmhurst Home Inc., in Wayne County

• Hannahville Indian Community, in Delta County

• Home of New Vision, in Washtenaw County

• Hunter House Recovery, in Macomb County

• Kelsey's House Foundation, in Oakland County

• Latitude Recovery Services Inc., in Kalamazoo County

• Live Rite Properties LLC, in Macomb County

• New Paths Inc., in Genesee County

• Randy's House of Greenville Inc., in Kent and Montcalm counties

• Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, in Oakland County

• Superior Connections Recovery Community Organization, in Marquette County

• Ten16 Recovery Network, in Midland and Gladwin counties

MDHHS said that over the past few months, it has awarded more than $12 million in opioid settlement money to more than 50 support and recovery agencies.

The national opioid settlements, which began taking shape in 2019 and started generating payments to Michigan in 2021, are expected to generate some $1.8 billion for substance abuse recovery and support services in the state of Michigan by 2040. Half that money goes to the state's Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund and the other half goes directly to county, city and township grants.

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