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Families for Addiction Recovery "FAR"

We are a national charity that supports parents and caregivers of children struggling with addiction.

11/17/2025

National Addictions Awareness Week 2025 is here — a time to come together, raise awareness, and show support for those affected by addiction.

Let’s stand united in compassion and understanding.

11/14/2025

FAR’s Peer Support Manager, Sydney Graham, will be a keynote speaker at Sober Living Network’s TSLN Friday Night Zoom event! Check out their post for more details.

11/13/2025

FAR participated in the See Me Hear Me Summit hosted by Mayor of Cambridge Jan Liggett on October 24th.

It was a great opportunity to share family perspectives on addiction care in Ontario.

11/12/2025

Grey Bruce Public Health has been notified of 3 suspected drug poisonings that occurred November 3-4th in Owen Sound and Port Elgin. The suspected substances were an unknown opioid and m**h in 2 cases, and unknown in 1 case.

Public health advises people who use drugs to:

✔️Avoid using alone. When using with someone else, avoid using at the same time.
✔️Call or text the National Overdose Response Service ( ) at 1-888-688-6677 or download and use the Brave App if you must use alone
✔️ Take extra caution if mixing substances. Mixing substances can increase the risk of harm and drug poisonings.
✔️ Go slow. Always start with a low dose and increase slowly, especially if trying som**hing new or restarting use.
✔️ Use only new supplies and avoid sharing supplies. This reduces the risk of getting or passing on an infectious disease. Supplies are available at GBPH and community partners.
✔️ Get overdose prevention training & carry a kit.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have fought for our freedom. May we continue to strive for peace, compassion, and understanding in our communities.

11/10/2025

You don’t have to face your loved one’s addiction alone. Our Peer to Peer (P2P) Program connects you with a supporter trained in the Invitation to Change Approach who’s been there and understands. Over eight sessions, you’ll gain coping and communication strategies to support both your family member and yourself.

👉 Visit farcanada.org to learn more.

11/05/2025

Big news from The Royal! They’re proud to announce the approval of a new Urgent Care Clinic — a major step forward in improving access to mental illness and addiction care across their region. Opening spring 2026 at their Ottawa campus, this clinic will fill a critical gap by providing timely, specialized, and compassionate care for individuals in crisis. It will also help reduce pressure on emergency departments, ensuring people get the right care at the right time.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gOIwCK

11/03/2025

Families standing together 💙 If someone you love is struggling with substance use, you don’t have to face it alone. Join our free support group tonight for understanding, connection, and hope.

🗓 Every 1st/3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM ET
🗓 Every 1st/3rd Tuesday of the month at Noon ET
💻 Learn more at www.farcanada.org

10/31/2025

On Sept. 4th FAR Board Member, Dr. Oona St. Amant, RN and Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, Dr. Rob Tanguay, Psychiatrist, and Angie Hamilton, FAR's Executive Director, presented our research on Familial Alienation and Counterculture in Addiction Care in Canada at the second annual conference of the Canadian Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (CAAP).

10/29/2025

Caring for someone can be rewarding—but also overwhelming. The SCALE Program is here to support caregivers with free weekly webinars focused on mental health, connection, and emotional well-being.

Join live or watch recorded sessions, and gain tools to navigate guilt, burnout, and self-compassion.

➡️ Register for free at ontariocaregiver.ca to take part in this fall’s sessions.

10/27/2025

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.

10/24/2025

Families, your voice matters. The University of Alberta is conducting a study on the Compassionate Intervention Act and is seeking input from family members of people who use alcohol and other substances and who reside in Alberta.

Share your perspective and help shape the conversation on mandated treatment in Alberta. Take the survey: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_dhZo12lx9tsJfV4

Address

100 Consilium Place
Toronto, ON
M1H3E3

Website

https://www.farcanada.org/

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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.