Families for Addiction Recovery, Peer Support Services

Families for Addiction Recovery

Site: Toronto - Mailing Address

Service: Peer Support Services

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Record #: MET2183

Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-855-377-6677 ; Phone Support Line: 1-855-377-6677 ext 207
E-Mail	info@farcanada.org
Website	www.farcanada.org
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Parent/caregiver peer support programs and online groups, skills training, education and awareness to end stigma, and advocacy to influence government policy; free, confidential Phone Support Line Parents and caregivers provide telephone peer support Monday-Friday Parent-to-Parent Support (P2P) Trained parent supporters with lived experience provide telephone peer support sessions 8 conversations of up to 1 hour each over 2 month period Virtual Peer Support Group Trained peer facilitator provides support to families concerned about a loved-one's substance use help developing practical strategies information and resources skills training
Hours	Phone Support Mon-Fri 12 noon-3 pm, also Wed 7 pm-9 pm; Support groups vary, visit website for information
Areas Served	Canada ; Ontario
Boundaries	Telephone support - Ontario ; In-person support group - City of Toronto
Eligibility	Parents/caregivers with loved ones who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues Residency Requirements: Canada
Application	Self referral, call Phone Support Line; Parent to Parent (P2P) program intake form available on website, must be completed prior to scheduling of peer sessions; for Peer Support Group virtual drop-in sessions, visit website for video conferencing or phone-in information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Toronto Toronto, ON Canada View Google Map
Intersection	McCowan Rd and Progress Ave
Mailing Address	100 Consilium Place Suite 200 Toronto, ON Canada M1H 3E3
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading	Addiction Support Groups
Service Categories	Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups ; Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups ; Peer Mental Health Support Services ~ Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder ; Peer Mental Health Support Services ~ Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder

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