Women's Collective
About the Women's Collective
Learn how women are coming together to support women in recovery at Guiding Light.
Guiding Light Women’s Collective is a community of women who believe every woman deserves the opportunity to heal from addiction. Whether you’ve been personally impacted by addiction, have supported a loved one, work in a helping profession, or simply want to better understand the unique challenges women face, the Women’s Collective offers a place to learn, build relationships, and make a meaningful difference.
Together, we are committed to deepening relationships, increasing awareness, and supporting the Guiding Light Women’s Recovery Program. Through quarterly educational and social events, volunteer opportunities, philanthropy, and regular updates, you’ll connect with like-minded women who are passionate about helping more women find hope, healing, and lasting recovery.
Why It Matters
Addiction doesn’t discriminate
1 in 12 women struggled with substance abuse in the past year, crossing all education, income, and employment levels. Women experience unique challenges when seeking help, often burdened with a history of trauma, heightened stigma, and caregiving responsibilities.
Women’s recovery programs in West Michigan are hard to find.
These programs often require insurance and significant out-of-pocket costs, creating insurmountable barriers for many women. The Guiding Light WRP is a high quality, long-term option that’s completely free, no insuranced needed, thanks to the continued generosity of our donors.
Join the collective
Become part of a community of women who are learning, building relationships, and creating more opportunities for women in recovery.
Your $25 monthly membership directly supports the Guiding Light Women’s Recovery Program while connecting you with other women who share a heart for this mission.
Membership includes:
- GLWC-branded T-shirt
- Special GLWC reception before our One-Year Sobriety Celebrations, held 3–4 times a year
- Regular updates and program insights
- Reserved table at our annual Ministry Update Luncheon
- Front-row seats at our February concert — ticket purchase required, but you’ll get the best seats in the house
- Discounts on select ticketed events
Not ready to become a member?
Attend one of our upcoming events to see what we’re all about.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, October 20th
5:30 PM
320 Commerce Ave SW (Women’s Programming Location)
5:30 p.m. | Doors Open
6:00 p.m. | Program Begins, including Abbie’s story
6:30-7:30 p.m. | Networking & Tours: See our Women’s Recovery Program space & enjoy conversations with like-minded women. Heavy appetizers from Wealthy Street Bakery & specialty non-alcoholic mocktails from More or Less!
About the Guiding Light Women’s Recovery Program
The Guiding Light WRP is an intensive drug and alcohol treatment program designed to give space and time to engage in transformational change. The women live at a residence together and attend day-time programming at a separate location. Our program addresses co-occurring disorders, livable wage employment, and affordable housing. Combining evidence-based practices, health and wellness, life-coaching, therapy, support groups and resources empower women to stay sober and live life in a new way.
Entirely free to participants, the program offers women a safe environment, basic life needs, family support, and individualized care. Our goal for women is lifelong recovery and a new way of being in relationship with the world, where they can live fully, secure in employment and housing.
Learn more about Women’s Recovery Program