Self-Help Addiction Rehabilitation, Inc. (SHAR) is a Detroit, Michigan nonprofit that has provided behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment since 1969. Founded by a priest and two people in recovery, it has grown from a small therapeutic community rooted in a local parish into a comprehensive human service agency that serves roughly 6,000 individuals each year. Its main location in Detroit anchors SHAR’s continuum of care, bringing together residential treatment, outpatient services, and a range of recovery and support programs. SHAR is a 501(c)(3), accredited by CARF, and licensed by the State of Michigan.
Residential Treatment at SHAR Main
SHAR Main provides structured residential substance use treatment, with stays of up to 120 days, in a therapeutic environment focused on helping residents leave substance use behind and build the skills for a clean and sober life. The program guides each person toward insight into the addiction and relapse process and the creation of a personalized plan that addresses triggers, attitudes, and meaningful lifestyle change. It is designed to serve individuals with co-occurring disorders who need stabilization, as well as those navigating co-existing legal challenges or correctional supervision. SHAR Main also includes a gender-specific unit for women, offering residential treatment in a safe and supportive setting attentive to the particular needs of women in recovery.
Outpatient, Recovery Support, and Case Management
For those who do not require residential care or who are continuing their recovery, SHAR Main offers outpatient treatment through both group and individual sessions. This clinical care is reinforced by recovery support services, in which trained, certified recovery coaches and peers walk alongside clients, helping them secure housing and employment and connect with other needed resources. Dedicated case managers round out this support by linking each person to services such as health care, transportation, and housing while serving as advocates and helping shape a person-centered plan for recovery.
