Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR): Free, by phone or online.
Categories: Family, Substance Use
Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR) is a national charity that supports parents and family members who are worried about a loved one's substance use. All supporters have lived experience and are trained in the Invitation to Change (ITC) approach. All services are free and confidential. ▸ Live phone support: Call toll-free 1-855-377-6677 ext. 207 to talk to a peer supporter right away. Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific (noon - 3:00 PM Eastern) Wednesday evenings: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Pacific (7:00 - 9:00 PM Eastern) ▸ Peer-to-Peer (P2P) program: You are matched with a trained supporter for 8 phone conversations of up to one hour each, over about two months. Fill out the online registration form to sign up. ▸ Online Family Support Groups: Free, no registration needed. Join by video or phone on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (4:00-5:30 PM Pacific) and the 1st and 3rd Tuesday (9:00-10:30 AM Pacific). ▸ Good to know: This is not a substitute for counselling or therapy. In a crisis, call 911.
Also known as: FAR, FAR Canada, family addiction support, parents of addicts, Peer-to-Peer P2P
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