1977
The Substance Abuse Information Center (SAIC) was founded by Charles Clay and a group of committed community leaders to provide free assessments and referrals for those experiencing difficulties because of the problematic use of alcohol and/or other drugs.
1978
Prevention programming and employee assistance services are added to the agency’s service delivery system.
1982
The Substance Abuse information Center begins providing student assessments.
1989
The Paper People program is implemented to provide early childhood prevention education.
1990
The Substance Abuse Information Center receives the National Association of Counties Award for the Paper People Program.
1992
The Substance Abuse Information Center changes its name to Community Assessment Referral and Education (CARE).
1994
CARE begins providing case management services to women.
1995
CARE receives the United Way Richard Hugili Honorable Mention Award for excellence in programming.
1998
Substance abuse access changes to a management care system for Macomb County residents that are low income or qualify for Medicaid.
1999
CARE receives CARF accreditation.
2001
CARE receives the Prevention Agency of the Year Award from Prevention Association of Michigan.
2002
CARE purchases its own facility at 31900 Utica Road. Fraser, MI.
2005
CARE is recognized by the National Point of Light Foundation.
2007
CARE launches its first website.The Employee Assistance Center changes name to CARE’s WorkLife Solutions.
2007
CARE begins to coordinate the diversion program in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointe communities.
2008
CARE receives funding from the United Way of Southeastern Michigan for the first time and begins providing screening and case management services for children with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
2009
CARE receives recognition from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
2011
The Board of Directors updates and re-files the agency’s Articles of Incorporation and by-laws. CARE’s mission statement is also updated.
2012
The name Community Assessment Referral & Education – CARE is officially changed to CARE of Southeastern Michigan. The agency also wins a free brand makeover and updates their look. CARE begins to provide Peer Recovery Coaching services to individuals receiving substance abuse treatment.
2019
Recovery United Community Center Opens.
I highly recommend all parents take the parenting class offered by care. I received so much knowledge, useful knowledge. The instructor shared real life stories that gave great insight to positive parenting. The instructor was informative, understanding and compassionate. She was great at helping each of us individually with our personal parenting struggles. At the end of our session each week, I walked out with a new hope and a new skill. It helped to build my confidence as a parent.
Shalynn R: The Reason I Want to Be A Social Worker
CARE helped me to find a huge part of who I am. I love everything that I do with them, and I can’t wait to have a career where I get to do that sort of thing every day. That is the reason that I want to be a social worker.
Recovery United Community Center now open!
