News & Events for the Week of 5/16/22 |
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FAN Friends & Family...
This Tuesday, May 17th, FAN will be launching a brand-new chapter in Marquette County! The launch happens at 5:30 pm, in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library, and will include the new chapter's first-ever monthly FAN Forum. We welcome the Marquette chapter into the FAN family with open arms and are thrilled to be able to expand our coverage and help strengthen the network of recovery families in the Upper Peninsula!
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The Marquette FAN chapter will be led by (pictured clockwise from upper left) Executive Board President Ryan Redmond; Vice President Steve Hull; Secretary Trecia Nickerson; and Treasurer Courtney Brusso. It becomes the third FAN chapter in the Upper Peninsula, joining Alger County and Chippewa County.
“I believe that FAN is bringing lifesaving programs and community-building tools to the area,” Redmond tells us. “FAN will help alleviate stigma and build bridges, not walls, for individuals suffering from substance dependence, and for their families, too.”
FAN’s Executive Director, Judge Linda Davis, is also excited about FAN’s newest chapter. “We are so pleased to be launching a new chapter in Marquette,” she says. “We had the pleasure of meeting this group at our recent All Chapter Conference and were so impressed with their passion and desire to grow opportunities for their community.” Davis adds that the Marquette chapter “is already taking proactive steps to implement programming and provide recovery resources in the community.”
If you're anywhere near Marquette on Tuesday, stop in and say hello to the newest members of the FAN family! And be sure to check out their Facebook page, too!
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Macomb FAN Forum Is Tuesday Night!
Just a reminder that our Macomb FAN Forum is this Tuesday, May 17th, at 7:00 pm, at Paradox Church in Warren. The topic this month is ""Addiction: Identifying & Understanding the Feelings Behind the Disease." Whether you're a person struggling with substance use disorder, someone in recovery, or the loved one of someone with SUD, feelings are a huge part of your situation. Come hear Doreen Cahill, FAN's new Clinical Director, shed some light on the many feelings associated with addiction. For more info, scroll down to Tuesday's events.
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Would you like to help us help others? If so, please feel free to click here to make a donation--large or small--to FAN. We can always use your assistance! And for an overview of all the programs FAN offers, click HERE. (Families Against Narcotics is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, #26-2302028.)
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10:00 am: HIDTA IN-PERSON COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TRAINING Location: Midland Police Department, 2727 Rodd St., Midland, MI 48640. Be a part of the solution! As part of a recently awarded grant from the federal government's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, FAN created an educational presentation that covers several aspects of substance use disorder (stigma, recovery resources, working together to find solutions, etc.). These 2-hour sessions are being held across the state and are open to anyone who would like to attend! Educate yourself about addiction and be a part of the solution in your community! To register for this session in Midland, CLICK HERE. And for more information and a list of upcoming presentations/locations, go to THIS LINK (or scroll down further in this email).
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10:00 am: VIRTUAL NALOXONE TRAINING (Open to all Michigan residents.) Get trained in the proper use of naloxone and be prepared to save a life. This free online training will teach you how to administer this life-saving drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. After attending the Zoom class, a free naloxone kit, with 2 doses of nasal spray Narcan, will be mailed directly to your home. One hour of training for you can be the difference between life and death for somebody else! MORE INFO & REGISTRATION
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1:00 pm: STATEWIDE VIRTUAL STRONGER TOGETHER FAMILY & FRIENDS DAYTIME SUPPORT GROUP MEETING This daytime virtual Stronger Together meeting is a recent addiction to our lineup. If evening meetings don't fit into your schedule, this session is for you! This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month and is open to anyone in Michigan who has been impacted by a loved one's substance use disorder. Addiction is a family disease, and everyone in the family has to work on their own recovery. Stronger Together can help. Don't forget: Self-care is not selfish. It's essential! Pre-registration not required. For Zoom meeting details, see THIS FLYER.
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5:45 pm: IN-PERSON NALOXONE TRAINING (open to all Michigan residents) Location: Paradox Church, 28241 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48092. This 1-hour in-person class takes place prior to the monthly Macomb FAN Forum (see below for forum details). You'll learn how to properly administer naloxone--a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose--and go home ready to save a life with a free naloxone kit (which includes 2 nasal spray doses of Narcan). Come for this important training and stay for the FAN Forum! Note: Pre-registration is required for this class. You can register at THIS LINK.
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6:30 pm: STATEWIDE VIRTUAL STRONGER TOGETHER FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING This meeting is another recent addition to the Stronger Together calendar, to provide more options and flexibility for people. Meeting on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of every month, this meeting is open to anyone impacted by a loved one's substance use disorder. Stronger Together features a unique 12-step Family Recovery Plan that will help your family heal. Remember: YOUR life is important, too! No registration required. For Zoom meeting details, see THIS FLYER.
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7:00 pm: MACOMB FAN IN-PERSON FORUM (Free naloxone training prior to forum at 5:45 pm) Location: Paradox Church, 28241 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48092. Topic: "Addiction: Identifying & Understanding the Feelings Behind the Disease." Feelings are a huge part of addiction and recovery, for both the person with the substance use disorder and their loved ones. Negative feelings—like anxiety, anger, guilt, loneliness, fear, and disappointment—can help fuel addiction and resentment, while positive feelings—like hope, confidence, and love—can be a key part of individual and family recovery. But how do we recognize exactly what we’re feeling and why we’re feeling it? And how are those feelings intertwined? Find out at our May Macomb FAN Forum when Doreen Cahill (LMSW), FAN’s new Clinical Director, discusses how to identify our feelings and why addiction is a “feelings disease.” This forum will be helpful for everyone who’s been touched by substance use disorder, either directly or indirectly. We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday, May 17th, at 7:00 pm, at Paradox Church in Warren, for this educational meeting.
NOTE: Although pre-registration for this meeting is not required, it would be greatly appreciated (we like to have an accurate headcount so we can provide refreshments for everyone). If you plan to attend, please help us out by registering at THIS LINK.
COME EARLY AND LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE!
There will also be a free naloxone training prior to this forum, at 5:45 pm. For more info, see the separate posting under Tuesday's events.
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6:00 pm: VIRTUAL NALOXONE TRAINING (Presented in partnership with Henry Ford Health; for Michigan residents who live, work, or go to school in Macomb County.) Get trained in the proper use of naloxone without even leaving your home or office. This free online training will teach you how to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save someone's life. After attending the class, a free naloxone kit, with 2 doses of nasal spray Narcan, will be mailed directly to you. Be ready to make a difference! MORE INFO & REGISTRATION (Note: If you are outside of Macomb County, click HERE for more upcoming naloxone training sessions.)
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6:00 pm: MACOMB FAN IN-PERSON STRONGER TOGETHER FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Location: FAN Office, 18900 15 Mile Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48035. This in-person Stronger Together group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Families Against Narcotics office. It allows people to meet and connect face-to-face, which can be very helpful. Even though your our loved one may be struggling with a substance use disorder, your life can still be filled with joy and purpose. And YOU are the only person you can control! Note: Registration is no longer required for this meeting! You can just show up! For more information, see THIS FLYER. Note: Peer Recovery Coach Rodney W. will be a special guest at this meeting. He'll be available to answer any questions you might have about addiction, recovery, etc., so come prepared to ask him anything you're curious about. Pizza will also be served. We ask that you please RSVP for this meeting by sending an email to marie@familiesagainstnarcotics.org.
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FUTURE FORUMS, EVENTS, & OPPORTUNITIES |
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FAN Forums are open to the entire community as a resource for navigating substance use disorder, and are truly a place to learn, listen, grow, and share. Watch this space for upcoming forums! |
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Monday, June 6th, at 6:30 pm: NORTHWEST WAYNE FAN IN-PERSON FORUM (Note: Northwest Wayne FAN has returned to in-person forums, but you can also attend virtually via Zoom.) Location: Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton, MI 48188. Topic: "Treatment Is Just the Beginning." Family members are often surprised to learn that detox and treatment are just the beginning of the recovery journey. It’s important to view recovery as a long-term process and set realistic expectations. It also takes time to restore trust and heal relationships. Join NW Wayne FAN as their panel of family members and their loved ones share how they met the challenges of the first five years of recovery. If you can't make it to this meeting in person, please consider connecting via Zoom. Details for this forum can be found in THIS FLYER.
To Join Via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 402 899 9671
Password: 604110
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OAKLAND COUNTY FAN LAUNCHES ON MAY 24th! |
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FAN is excited to let you know that we will soon be launching a new Oakland County FAN chapter! By expanding our presence into Michigan's second most populous county, we will be able to help even more individuals and families who have been impacted by addiction. The Oakland County chapter will officially launch on Tuesday, May 24th, at 7:00 pm, at the Southfield Pavilion. The forum is open to the entire community and will include information on FAN’s programs and services, a guest speaker, as well as light refreshments. Come out and show your support for Oakland FAN, which is led by Board President Captain Melissa Medici of the Southfield Fire Department; Vice President Jayme Gotts of Acadia Healthcare; Secretary Sarah Reinkensmeyer; and Treasurer Gwendolyn Bammel of Ascension Eastwood Recovery Center. We can't wait to officially welcome Oakland County to the FAN family! For details about this event, download THIS FLYER. And be sure to visit/like Oakland County FAN on Facebook!
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RUNNERS, WALKERS & SPONSORS NEEDED FOR RDOT! |
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Are you ready for FAN's 2022 Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Run/Walk? It's taking place on Saturday, June 18th, at 9:00 am, at Fraser High School! We hope you'll come out and run or walk with us--either individually or as a team--to help raise awareness about substance use disorder and fund the many programs FAN provides to the public completely free of charge. RDOT has become a community event that brings together thousands of people to support a common cause, and we're counting on you to help us make this year's run our most successful ever! To register as a runner or walker, or to become a sponsor (WE NEED SPONSORS!), go to our Run Drugs Out of Town web page! We can't wait to see you on June 18th!
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EDUCATE YOURSELF & HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE |
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Families Against Narcotics is excited to offer a unique educational opportunity for law enforcement and the community. As part of our awarded High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant, we developed a training that addresses the stigma of substance use disorder, resources available for those impacted by addiction, and how we can all work together to be part of the solution. This training is free of charge and is open to everyone. This is a great chance for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, community organizers, criminal justice students, social work professionals, and others to learn more about substance use disorder. Below are the dates, times, and locations for the remaining sessions we have scheduled for May and June. To see additional sessions happening later on this year, go to THIS LINK.
Tuesday, May 17th, 10:00 am
Midland
Wednesday, May 25th, 10:00 am
Muskegon
Thursday, June 9th, 10:00 am
Imlay City
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Would you like to be part of the Families Against Narcotics team and help people who have been affected by addiction? If so, now is the perfect time to take a look at the most recent job postings on our website, because we're hiring for a variety of positions. Not only is FAN a great place to work, the work we do is incredibly rewarding. You can view our job openings at THIS LINK.
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY VOLUNTEERING FOR FAN!
Families Against Narcotics would not exist without the help of the amazing volunteers who devote their time and effort to making our programs and events successful. And we have lots of volunteer opportunities available. Things like answering our Hope Line; facilitating Stronger Together family and friends support meetings (we are especially seeking people to facilitate a group for women impacted by a partner’s substance use disorder and a group for young adults who have been harmed by a sibling’s addiction); helping with our Hope Not Handcuffs program; assembling naloxone/comfort/safe-use kits; assisting with our upcoming fundraisers; and more. Everyone has skills that can help FAN do what it does! To find out more about how you can make a difference, or to sign up, go to THIS LINK.
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COOK SUNDAY DINNER FOR KYLE'S HOUSE SOBER LIVING HOME!
Kyle's House, a sober living home in Fraser, was started by one of the founding members of FAN. Since 2011, FAN has been facilitating volunteer-cooked (or purchased) Sunday meals for the home's residents. If you'd be interested in providing a Sunday dinner for 15-18 men in recovery, we (and especially they) would love it. And you don't have to be a gourmet chef, either. Just cook from your heart like you would for your own family! Meals can be delivered between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on the Sunday that you choose. For more information, or to sign up to bring a little bit of home cooking to the courageous men at Kyle's House, go to the "Meals at Kyle's House" page on our website.
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SAVE THE DATES: FAN'S 2022 FUNDRAISERS |
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Mark your calendars! The dates for FAN's upcoming fundraisers are set! More info on sponsoring these events will be coming soon! Or you can email fan@familiesagainstnarcotics.org.
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NOTE: Venues for in-person meetings may or may not require that you wear a face covering. We ask that you please respect the venue's mask policy when attending an in-person event. |
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FAN Can Always Use Your Financial Assistance.
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