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Fishing clubs & community events
Shared time outdoors creates a natural setting for connection, encouragement, and learning.
Grand Rapids, Michigan · IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) since Aug. 2021
Low tides
must rise.
Using fishing as a platform to educate, inspire, and serve those with “low tide” mental health.
Fishing•Mental health•Community•Education•Advocacy
Why fishing?
Some conversations are easier with a line in the water.
Rising Tides Project brings fishing and mental-health awareness together. The outdoors gives people room to slow down, connect, and start conversations that can be difficult anywhere else.
Our public work has included fishing clubs and events, community education, and the High Tides video series—stories shared in an outdoor setting about moving from low-tide challenges toward greater stability.
“Using fishing as a platform to educate, inspire and serve those with ‘Low Tide’ Mental Health.”
Rising Tides Project mission
The project in action
Meet people where they are. Then head outside.
Rising Tides Project is classified in mental health, crisis intervention, alliance, and advocacy. Fishing is the platform that makes the work distinctly ours.
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High Tides stories
Long-form and short-form videos make room for honest stories about mental-health challenges, warning signs, and the path toward a steadier place.
Watch on YouTube
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Education & awareness
Videos, social updates, and community conversations help keep mental health visible and approachable.
From the project
Watch the work on the water.
When the tide feels too low
You do not have to carry a crisis alone.
Rising Tides Project is a community nonprofit, not a crisis line or a substitute for professional medical or mental-health care.
About Rising Tides
A Michigan nonprofit built around fishing, stories, and human connection.
Rising Tides Project Inc is a Michigan nonprofit corporation and federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Ben Hardouin identifies himself as the organization’s Founder and Executive Director.
- Formal name
- Rising Tides Project Inc
- Legal status
- Michigan nonprofit corporation; 501(c)(3) public charity
- EIN
- 86-3173059
- IRS recognition
- Tax-exempt since August 2021
- State formation date
- Not reliably confirmed from available public state results
- Registered address
- 2155 Rolling Hills Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - Classification
- Mental Health, Crisis Intervention / Alliance and Advocacy
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For partnerships, event questions, media, donations, or community connections, reach Ben directly.
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