Families for Addiction Recovery

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Record #: MET2183

Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2020

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone	1-855-377-6677
E-Mail	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 telephone support and peer support groups Parent-to-Parent Support (P2P) -- confidential telephone peer support with trained parent supporters includes 8 conversations of up to 1 hour each over 2 month period online drug, addiction and treatment information and resources systemic advocacy, social action and research Peer Support Group -- parent/caregiver drop-in support with trained peer facilitator, meetings at Bellwood Health Services, 175 Brentcliffe Rd (see separate listing) visit website for specific dates
Hours	Voice mail available Mon-Fri 24 hours -- response within 48 hours * Telephone Peer Support sessions -- scheduled upon completion of intake process * Peer Support Group -- 1st and 3rd Mon of each month, 7 pm-8:30 pm; visit website for list of dates
Areas Served	Ontario ; Ontario
Boundaries	Telephone support - Ontario ; In-person support group - City of Toronto
Eligibility	Parents/caregivers with children (regardless of age) who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues Residency Requirements: Telephone support - Ontario ; In-person support group - City of Toronto
Application	Call or email -- self referral * visit website for intake form -- completion of form required prior to scheduling of peer support sessions * Peer Support Group -- self referral, no registration required
Languages	English
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	100 Consilium Place Suite 200 Toronto, ON Canada M1H 3E3 View Google Map
Intersection	McCowan Rd and Progress Ave
Physical Access	Not Applicable - telephone service only, no walk-in service ; Satellite location - call for details

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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