Families For Addiction Recovery (FAR)

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News Update - Making a Difference

Dear friends;

The summer and fall seasons have been busy and productive for Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR) volunteers. We have exciting developments to share with our members and stakeholders and initiatives underway for the remainder of the year. FAR is pleased to share our Fall 2019 Newsletter with you today which highlights our efforts over the past months. You can also view a summary of Our Impact in 2019 on our website.

Far has reached many notable milestones in 2019 and we wish to take this opportunity to thank our amazing team for all they do, and you for your continued support.

Angie Hamilton and Louise Lemieux White
FAR Co-Founders

Save The Date

FAR’s first fundraiser will be held the evening of Dec. 3rd, 2019. We will be showing Flood: The Overdose Epidemic in Canada.

Watch the trailer on Facebook. More details coming soon.

National Addictions Awareness Week
Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

#NAAW is an annual event that recognizes issues related to substance use disorders and promotes the role Canadians can play in prevention, supporting recovery and ending the stigma associated with addiction and recovery.

We are excited to launch our second social campaign of the year to promote #NAAW. Join us on our Facebook & Instagram pages to participate!

Giving Tuesday
December 3

#GivingTuesday is an international movement dedicated to charitable giving and volunteering. It kicks off the "Giving Season" and is a time when charities and individuals come together and rally for a favourite cause.

FAR has just launched our third social campaign, #GivingTuesday, so we can continue to support families affected by addiction, educate others and advocate for change.

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What’s Inside

FAR's first public service announcement
Pocket guide on alcohol use disorder
Partnering with law enforcement
Presentation on decriminalization
Engaging UofT medical students
When youth wait for treatment
Involuntary treatment
Parent To Parent volunteer training
Overdose Awareness Day
Engaging recovery community

READ OUR NEWSLETTER

Families for Addiction Recovery has launched its first national Public Service Announcement for television and the internet!

Mental Health Commission of Canada Survey

You can help the Mental Health Commission of Canada determine the strengths and gaps in mental health care and supports for people involved with the justice system by taking this short survey by Nov. 12th.

https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50057399/Survey-Mental-Health-in-the-Justice-System

Wish List Project Flyers for Stakeholder Groups

Ontario Residents: CAMH is conducting a survey about the most important services to offer in integrated service hubs. They need feedback before January from caregivers, youth, and service providers. Click the link(s) below to access the survey by stakeholder group.