Families for Addiction Recovery

Site: Toronto - Mailing Address

Service: Peer Support Services

Record #: MET2183
Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-855-377-6677 ; Phone Support Line: 1-855-377-6677 ext 207
E-Mail info@farcanada.org
Website www.farcanada.org
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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
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 Phone Support Mon-Fri 12 noon-3 pm, also Wed 7 pm-9 pm; Support groups vary, visit website for information
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
Toronto, ON
Canada
Intersection McCowan Rd and Progress Ave
Mailing Address 100 Consilium Place 
Suite 200 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M1H 3E3
Physical Access Not Applicable

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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