Lighthouse Beginnings
LHB came to life when we became a 501(c)(3) in 2020. We built a board of directors of people in recovery. LHB launched for the purpose of assisting and empowering individuals to remove the roadblocks experienced while in the recovery process.
LHB was developed and continues to be managed by individuals with lived experience, education, diverse backgrounds, and different pathways of recovery. We have locations in Brainerd and in Minneapolis, trying to expand our reach to those who face recovery daily, know people in recovery, face homelessness, or have been wrongly incarcerated.
Service Delivery Options
On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach
In-person in the community through pop-up sites at other provider locations
Services Offered
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (1:1 support)
- On-demand recovery navigation (call/email)
- All recovery meetings
- Volunteer/internship opportunities
- Recovery skills-building classes
- Social recovery events
Our Approach
Peer support encompasses a range of activities and interactions between people who share similar experiences of being diagnosed with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. This mutuality is often called “peerness” — a connection between a peer support worker and a person in or seeking recovery that promotes connection and inspires hope.
Peer support offers a level of acceptance, understanding, and validation not found in many other professional relationships. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers help people develop goals, create strategies for self-empowerment, and take steps toward building fulfilling, self-determined lives through individualized wellness plans.
Outreach & Resources
Onsite supplies
Street outreach (support, education, supplies)
Referrals to Medication Assisted Recovery
Overdose prevention training
Harm Reduction Supplies
Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips
Xylazine test strips
Additional Support
Recovery residences / sober housing
Housing stabilization support services
Mental health peer support services
Food shelf / food assistance
Clothing shelf / clothing assistance
Programs & Events
- Public trainings
We've offered anger management classes, as well as an all-recovery meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM.
Lighthouse Beginnings
LHB came to life when we became a 501(c)(3) in 2020. We built a board of directors of people in recovery. LHB launched for the purpose of assisting and empowering individuals to remove the roadblocks experienced while in the recovery process.
LHB was developed and continues to be managed by individuals with lived experience, education, diverse backgrounds, and different pathways of recovery. We have locations in Brainerd and in Minneapolis, trying to expand our reach to those who face recovery daily, know people in recovery, face homelessness, or have been wrongly incarcerated.
Service Delivery Options
On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach
In-person in the community through pop-up sites at other provider locations
Services Offered
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (1:1 support)
- On-demand recovery navigation (call/email)
- All recovery meetings
- Volunteer/internship opportunities
- Recovery skills-building classes
- Social recovery events
Our Approach
Peer support encompasses a range of activities and interactions between people who share similar experiences of being diagnosed with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. This mutuality is often called “peerness” — a connection between a peer support worker and a person in or seeking recovery that promotes connection and inspires hope.
Peer support offers a level of acceptance, understanding, and validation not found in many other professional relationships. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers help people develop goals, create strategies for self-empowerment, and take steps toward building fulfilling, self-determined lives through individualized wellness plans.
Outreach & Resources
Onsite supplies
Street outreach (support, education, supplies)
Referrals to Medication Assisted Recovery
Overdose prevention training
Harm Reduction Supplies
Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips
Xylazine test strips
Additional Support
Recovery residences / sober housing
Housing stabilization support services
Mental health peer support services
Food shelf / food assistance
Clothing shelf / clothing assistance
Programs & Events
- Public trainings
We've offered anger management classes, as well as an all-recovery meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM.