Our team

Our team is made up of passionate Peers and advocates dedicated to breaking down barriers to health and healing. Together, we bring lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to helping the Lansing community find mental health recovery.

Frances Kanous

Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Worker
Founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Groundwork

Frances has a background in mental health and substance use Peer Support and CHW services. She has also participated in several mutual aid and advocacy efforts in the greater Lansing area.

fkanous@gglansing.org

Rob Kanous

Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Coach
Director of Training and Outreach

Rob has a background in mental health and substance use Peer Support. He also runs a successful recovery group started in 2022 and helps facilitate community activities that promote healing from trauma.

training@gglansing.org

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