Families for Addiction Recovery
Site: Scarborough Mail Address
Service: Peer Support Services
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Record #:
MET2183
Last Full Update:
19 Mar 2024
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone | 1-855-377-6677, Phone Support Line |
info@farcanada.org | |
Website | www.farcanada.org |
Social Media | Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube |
Primary Contact | Louise Lemieux White, Co-Founder |
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, 1-855-377-6677 ext 207 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
Virtual Peer Support Group Trained peer facilitator provides support to families concerned about a loved-one's substance use
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Hours | Voice mail available Mon-Fri 24 hours, response within 48 hours Telephone Peer Support:
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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 | |
Intersection | McCowan Rd and Progress Ave |
Mailing Address | 100 Consilium Place Suite 200 Toronto, ON Canada M1H 3E3 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable; Telephone and virtual service only |