Attorney Shelly McFarlane

05/15/2026

Midland County recovery court program celebrates milestone graduations ⬇️

05/15/2026

Mark your calendars

05/12/2026

Not sure if it's serious enough? If it matters to you, it matters.

This , remember - your feelings don't need to be "serious enough" to deserve care. You deserve support, always. 💚

05/12/2026

The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is a Free Program for Youth Ages 15 1/2 Through 18* that has helped thousands of young adults get back on track and see their full potential!

This free program offers males and females ages 15 1/2 through 18* an opportunity to graduate high school and realize positive life changes through an intensive five and a half month residential and 12-month post-residential program. In addition to academics, many other areas are developed, including leadership, job skills, physical fitness, life coping skills, service to community and more!

The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is a program of the National Guard and is FREE to parents. It offers programing in a military-like, structured environment without distractions. There is no obligation for youth to enter the military upon completion.

Cycles begin mid-January and mid-July of each year.
The application process starts in the 4-5 months before the start of each cycle.

Follow the link below for more information!

Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy

05/08/2026

The Hope Not Handcuffs team outdid themselves in April. In addition to connecting 𝟰𝟭𝟭 people to treatment for their substance use disorder, the Call Center also answered 𝟯,𝟱𝟮𝟮 calls—an average of 𝟭𝟭𝟳 per day.

To the men and women who reached out to us last month: we're so proud of you for taking the first step and wish you nothing but success on your recovery journeys. 🩵

Thank you to volunteer Angel Haley K. for her help this month. And kudos to the many law enforcement agencies and community partners who collaborated with us (𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀). Teamwork makes the dream work and we appreciate you! 👮

To learn more about Hope Not Handcuffs, go to
https://faceaddictionnow.org/hnh

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 MATCP Hero Award recipients!
These awards are given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to Michigan treatment court programs. Award recipients are nominated by their peers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their program and participants.

Congratulations and THANK YOU for the positive mark you have made on those you serve.

05/08/2026

I always enjoy the annual MATCP conference because I get to spend 3 days with like-minded people that are all pulling in the same direction! Treatment court work is not easy, but it changes lives.

Thank you to everyone who attended the conference and to those who work tirelessly behind the scenes; Your dedication, heart, and commitment are needed and appreciated!

Law Office of Shelly McFarlane, PLLC.
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