Michigan’s first permanent recovery supportive housing community is taking another step forward.
Located in Jackson, The McDaniel Apartments at Andy’s Place II brings 26 affordable apartments and vital recovery services to serve families overcoming opioid addiction.
The new phase is named in honor of Mark McDaniel, president and CEO of Cinnaire, a nonprofit that finances affordable housing and community development initiatives. McDaniel was a key supporter of Andy’s Place.
“Recovery housing works—and we have the numbers to prove it,” he said. “Nationally, opioid addiction recovery fails over 90% of the time. But at Andy’s Place, our recidivism rate is under 4%. No other program in the state has shown this level of success. That’s why we are not just celebrating what we’ve built here—we’re planning to build more.”
Opioid addiction remains one of the nation’s most urgent public health challenges, claiming over 130 lives per day and affecting more than 2 million Americans. One of the greatest barriers to recovery is the lack of safe, affordable housing. Andy’s Place, established in 2020, was the first in Michigan to directly link long-term housing with recovery services, according to officials.
The McDaniel Apartments builds on this success by focusing on keeping families together through recovery. Unlike the first phase, which primarily serves treatment court referrals, this phase is open to families applying directly, expanding access to critical support.
“Recovery isn’t just about individuals—it’s about whole families healing and building a better future,” said Mike Hirst, founder of Andy’s Place and Andy’s Angels, a nonprofit formed to educate the community on opiate abuse. “This expansion is a tribute to my son Andy’s memory and a beacon of hope for families in crisis.”
Residents will have access to the full suite of wraparound services offered at Andy’s Place, including peer recovery coaching, on-site behavioral services, a resource center, and community spaces.
These features are designed to reduce relapse, prevent family separation, and help residents develop the skills needed for long-term recovery and independence.
The $11 million development was made possible through a collaboration of local, state, and private-sector partners, including Cinnaire, Huntington Bank, Comerica, Fifth Third Bank, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), and various community-based organizations. This includes opioid settlement funds through the State of Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund.
“MSHDA is proud to be a partner in the expansion of Andy’s Place with investments of low-income housing tax credits and project-based vouchers, ensuring individuals and families most in need have stable housing as a foundation for recovery and long-term success,” said Lisa Kemmis, chief housing solutions officer. "The Mark McDaniel Apartments build on a proven model where housing and recovery services come together to save lives, strengthen families, and create lasting stability."
Supporters see Andy’s Place as a blueprint for recovery housing statewide.
“We plan to build more places like The McDaniel Apartments,” said McDaniel. “Every family deserves a fighting chance—and with the right support, recovery is not only possible, it’s sustainable.”