Families for Addiction Recovery "FAR"

Families for Addiction Recovery "FAR" We are a national charity that supports parents and caregivers of children struggling with addiction.

You’re not alone. Our Peer-to-Peer Support program connects those seeking help with supporters trained in the Invitation...
12/29/2025

You’re not alone. Our Peer-to-Peer Support program connects those seeking help with supporters trained in the Invitation to Change Approach who understand and have lived experience supporting a loved one struggling with substance use.

Cope and Hope. We provide eight sessions to build coping and communication skills and foster resilience and hope.

The holidays often bring moments of happiness, but we also know this season can be heavy for those experiencing loss, cr...
12/25/2025

The holidays often bring moments of happiness, but we also know this season can be heavy for those experiencing loss, crisis, or uncertainty. To anyone moving through these challenges, please remember you are not alone. We’re wishing you comfort, peace, and the strength to meet each day with hope for brighter moments ahead.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year — we’re truly grateful for this incredible community. Wishing you a bright, healthy, and peaceful New Year.

Please note that the Families for Addiction Recovery Free Phone Support Line will be closed for the holidays from Decemb...
12/22/2025

Please note that the Families for Addiction Recovery Free Phone Support Line will be closed for the holidays from December 24 to January 2.

We’ll be back in the new year and ready to support you. Wishing our community a safe, peaceful, and restorative holiday season 💙

We Can Support Canadians Struggling with Alcohol – Cheaper, Sooner, Better. So Why Aren’t We?
12/17/2025

We Can Support Canadians Struggling with Alcohol – Cheaper, Sooner, Better. So Why Aren’t We?

We provide a safe virtual space where those concerned about a loved-one’s substance use can learn about the Invitation t...
12/15/2025

We provide a safe virtual space where those concerned about a loved-one’s substance use can learn about the Invitation to Change Approach, discuss practical strategies, find support, and share resources and approaches that worked for them.

Participation is FREE and no registration is required! Join us for our next meetings:

December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm EST
December 16, 2025 at 12:00p – 1:30pm EST

Visit farcanada.org to learn more.

In order to help motivate your loved one to change, you must first understand why they use substances in the first place...
12/12/2025

In order to help motivate your loved one to change, you must first understand why they use substances in the first place. There are all kinds of reasons to try a substance but continued problematic use usually means the substance is being used as a coping mechanism to deal with physical and/or emotional pain like anxiety and depression. Having empathy for your loved one will help motivate you to stay connected and change their environment to support long term recovery.

You can affect your loved one’s motivation to change - visit farcanada.org to learn more.

Presenting our research on Systemic Familial Alienation and Counterculture in Addiction at the Canadian Centre on Substa...
12/10/2025

Presenting our research on Systemic Familial Alienation and Counterculture in Addiction at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Issues of Substance Conference in Halifax on Nov. 19th.

Pictured are co-presenters Bojan Stoijkovic, Oona St. Amant and Angie Hamilton.

If you’re concerned about a loved one’s substance use, our free phone support line is here to help.You are not alone. We...
12/08/2025

If you’re concerned about a loved one’s substance use, our free phone support line is here to help.

You are not alone. We understand. Call 855-377-6677 EXT 207.

💙 Thank you for your generosity this Giving Tuesday!Because of you, families across Canada will have greater access to t...
12/05/2025

💙 Thank you for your generosity this Giving Tuesday!

Because of you, families across Canada will have greater access to the support they need on their journey toward recovery.

We are deeply grateful for this compassionate community—together, we’re giving hope and healing.

🌟 Good news! We’re extending our Giving Tuesday match for ONE more day! 🌟That means your gift will still be doubled up t...
12/03/2025

🌟 Good news! We’re extending our Giving Tuesday match for ONE more day! 🌟

That means your gift will still be doubled up to $20,000—helping even more families affected by addiction find hope, healing, and support across Canada.

💙 Don’t miss this chance to make twice the impact. Donate today at farcanada.org.

✨ It’s Giving Tuesday! ✨No family should face addiction alone. Your gift today provides education, support, and advocacy...
12/02/2025

✨ It’s Giving Tuesday! ✨

No family should face addiction alone. Your gift today provides education, support, and advocacy for families across Canada.

💙 Every dollar makes a difference—and thanks to a generous donor, your donation will be matched up to a total of $20,000.

Together, we can give families hope and strength. Donate now at farcanada.org.

⏰ Giving Tuesday is just one day away!Tomorrow, you can make a meaningful impact for families affected by addiction. Tog...
12/01/2025

⏰ Giving Tuesday is just one day away!

Tomorrow, you can make a meaningful impact for families affected by addiction. Together, we’ll bring hope, healing, and support across Canada.

💙 And here’s the best part: every gift will be matched up to $20,000, doubling your impact.

Don’t wait—help families find strength and recovery. Donate now at farcanada.org.

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Toronto, ON
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FAR - Families for Addiction Recovery

Families for Addiction Recovery is a national charity founded by parents of children who have struggled with addiction from their teens. Our goal is long term recovery for those with addiction and their families.


  • We offer parent-to-parent support for families struggling with addiction.

  • We are a voice for families to influence government policy.

  • We educate community groups, health care providers and law enforcement about addiction, health laws and drug policies.