LANSING, Mich — The misuse of opioids continues to deeply impact communities across the country, and Lansing is no exception. But a new initiative from the City of Lansing is aiming to turn the tide.
- Lansing launched the “Pathways to Wellness” campaign to raise awareness about opioid misuse and support community recovery efforts in partnership with local organizations like Wellness InX.
- Christian Powell, co-owner of Wellness InX and a person in long-term recovery, emphasized the importance of peer support and continued advocacy despite declining overdose rates.
- UM Health Sparrow reported 50 opioid-related deaths in 2024 in Ingham County, highlighting the ongoing severity of the crisis.
- The city will receive $120,000 from a national opioid settlement, with a portion of the funds going toward the new campaign to promote healthy lifestyles and community collaboration.
WATCH: Pathways to Wellness: Lansing targets awareness amidst opioid crisis
The recently launched Pathways to Wellness: A Community United campaign is rallying residents, advocates, and local organizations to support those battling addiction and promote healthier lifestyles.
For Christian Powell, co-owner of Wellness InX in Lansing, the fight against opioid addiction is more than just professional—it’s personal.
“The only way for us to truly be able to help one another is one addict helping another… slowly but surely,”Powell said…