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Drop-in centers were one of the first kinds of organizations created by and for people living with mental illness. More than thirty-five years ago, in fact, Michigan was the first state in the country with a drop-in center, with the founding of Justice in Mental Health Organization (JIMHO). Among other programs, JIMHO lends support to other drop-ins all over Michigan.

Today there are fifty-six drop-in centers or similar programs in Michigan, according to Brian Wellwood, the Executive Director of JIMHO.

But what exactly is a drop-in center? What kinds of activities can you expect to find at your local drop-in? And how can a drop-in center help with your recovery?

From the MRCE web site