Families for Addiction Recovery, Peer Support Services

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
E-Mail	info@farcanada.org
Website	www.farcanada.org
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, X (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 8 conversations of up to 1 hour each over 2 month period Virtual Peer Support Group Trained peer facilitator provides support to families concerned about a loved-one's substance use help developing practical strategies information and resources skills training
Hours	Voice mail available Mon-Fri 24 hours, response within 48 hours Telephone Peer Support: Mon-Fri 12 noon-3 pm also Wed 7 pm-9 pm Peer Support Group: 1st and 3rd Mon of each month, 7 pm-8:30 pm 1st and 3rd Tue of each month, 12 noon-1:30 pm visit website for list of dates
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	Toronto, ON Canada View Google 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

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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