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.

Have you or a loved one been impacted by opioid or toxic drug use?Researchers are inviting family members, friends, part...
10/01/2025

Have you or a loved one been impacted by opioid or toxic drug use?

Researchers are inviting family members, friends, partners, caregivers, and people with lived experience to take part in a study. By completing an anonymous survey or confidential Zoom interview, your insights can help shape meaningful resources for those affected by the opioid and toxic drug crisis.

✨ Benefits include:
✔️ Contributing to research
✔️ Helping support others
✔️ Entry into a draw for financial compensation

Open to participants in Canada and the UK, ages 18+.


September 30th is International Recovery Day, a global event dedicated to celebrating recovery from addiction. Communiti...
09/30/2025

September 30th is International Recovery Day, a global event dedicated to celebrating recovery from addiction. Communities worldwide are encouraged to light up the night sky in purple, symbolizing support for those impacted by addiction and the belief that recovery is achievable.

This day, which rounds out Recovery Month, unites people across the globe by spreading hope and raising awareness. Thank you to Mayor Olivia Chow for proclaiming September 30th Recovery Day in the City of Toronto!

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors, their families, and the children who never ret...
09/30/2025

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home.

At FAR, we acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools and the importance of listening, learning, and working together toward healing and reconciliation.

09/29/2025

How important is self-care in the recovery journey? Visit farcanada.org to learn more.

Are you supporting a child or youth (age 5–25) in Canada who is growing up with a parent’s substance use challenges?Star...
09/24/2025

Are you supporting a child or youth (age 5–25) in Canada who is growing up with a parent’s substance use challenges?

Starlings Community wants to hear from you. Family members, kinship caregivers, foster parents, professionals, and natural supports are invited to take our anonymous 15-minute survey. Your voice will help shape better tools and supports for caregivers across the country.

Scan the QR code and take the survey today.


09/19/2025

Season Two Episode Six of Surviving Addiction features Maria, a youth mentor whose journey through trauma, family addiction, and recovery is a testament to the human spirit. Maria shares how early experiences of immigration, domestic violence, and mental health challenges shaped her path—and how she found strength through community and purpose.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/8-Nsv2gN4xg?si=1aXEPzd2IzUReB3E

There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Prince George with people reporting heavy and prolonge...
09/18/2025

There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Prince George with people reporting heavy and prolonged sedation and requiring more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses are happening when the substance is smoked and/or injected.

Read the full advisory here: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/overdose-advisory-prince-george-1

For information on other current drug alerts and advisories for the region, visit: www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/overdose-prevention

What an incredible WOW Festival! The WOW Festival is a high-energy day of action that brings to life what a fully integr...
09/16/2025

What an incredible WOW Festival!

The WOW Festival is a high-energy day of action that brings to life what a fully integrated healthcare system can look like—one that gives equal priority to Mental, Physical, and Substance Use Health. This September, over 200 organizations and hundreds of attendees came together to connect with services that support every pathway to wellness.

Families for Addiction Recovery, a national organization providing no cost peer support for families with love ones with addiction and mental health challenges, has participated since the first of these annual events many years ago. This year Suzanne Grether, Deirdre Hendrick, and Doug Hunter, all Ottawa based volunteer peer supporters, were involved at our presentation table.

A huge thank you to all the amazing participants, organizers, and partners who came together to make this event such a success.

Compassion is a skill — not a slogan.It can be taught, strengthened, and woven into every form of care.
09/12/2025

Compassion is a skill — not a slogan.

It can be taught, strengthened, and woven into every form of care.

Outdated workplace policies need to go.Supporting Substance Use Health at work means shifting the norms, not just the wo...
09/11/2025

Outdated workplace policies need to go.

Supporting Substance Use Health at work means shifting the norms, not just the wording.

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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.