Mark Burchell
Founder and C.E.O.
My name is Mark Burchell and I have been recovered from alcohol and drugs since May 4, 2000. I lived a nightmare for 20 years of my adult life using drugs. My life took a turn after entering Brighton Hospital for 14 days and then going into a recovery house, through which I met my God-sent sponsor — Norm Peters. Through God, Norm, and the fellowship of AA/NA, my life started to change.
In 2003, I opened my first recovery home, the “Cooley House”, where ten men could live and share in their recovery. This was the beginning of what is now a network of fifteen mens and women’s homes throughout the Metro Detroit area.
This was not my chosen path, but God had different plans for me – ownership of fifteen transitional recovery homes throughout Wayne County.All homes follow the same structure and same set of rules – both for men and women. These are folks who are trying to rebuild their lives — one day at a time — after the devastating effects caused by drug and alcohol addiction.
The program also offers several essential services required to help our residents in rebuilding and re-developing their lives.
Last year we introduced a scholarship program which is an open application to those who are struggling economically or are in deep financial hardship that have a stellar desire to recover.
Today I am a member of Woodside Bible Church (White Lake Campus), am married with two children, am an alumni of Edge Venture Christian men’s ministry. I am a State of Michigan certified interventionist and recovery coach. I am involved in community activities in Oakland County (Pontiac).