Guiding Light is a nonprofit addiction recovery organization located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The facility operates in the Heartside neighborhood, an urban area near community services, local businesses, and public resources. Grand Rapids experiences four distinct seasons, with cold winters and warm summers, providing a structured city environment where individuals can focus on recovery while remaining connected to the surrounding community.
Founded in 1929, the organization provides recovery programming for adults experiencing substance use challenges and related life instability. Guiding Light operates multiple facilities in the Grand Rapids area, including residential recovery spaces and sober living housing. Programs include structured residential recovery lasting approximately four to six months, followed by long-term sober living options that support continued stability and employment participation.
Services described by the organization include recovery programming, support groups, life coaching, therapy components, spiritual engagement, and community-based activities. Separate recovery programs are available for men and women, along with housing environments designed for ongoing recovery support after program completion. The organization also hosts peer support meetings and community outreach activities such as shared meals and resource distribution.
Guiding Light functions as a donor-funded nonprofit and focuses on recovery, housing stability, employment readiness, and community re-engagement within the West Michigan region.
