Face Addiction Now
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2007 as a grassroots organization, Face Addiction Now (FAN) is based in Macomb County, Michigan. Many are between the age of 18-25.
Face Addiction Now is a nonprofit guiding individuals, families, & communities affected by substance use disorder by coordinating care and reducing stigma, through a variety of programs & resources, at no cost, fostering a path towards healing & recovery. FAN’s membership includes parents affected by addiction, concerned citizens, law enforcement, judges, leaders in education, business, and religi
We Ran. We Remembered. Their Stories Live on. 💙
Watch these powerful faces and voices. At this year’s Run Drugs Out of Town, runners shared about their loved ones lost to addiction.
Each stride was a tribute, a promise to keep pushing forward in life and in our mission.
Your courage inspires us all. Together, we honor their memories and raise awareness for a brighter future. ✨
08/30/2024
Remembering the lives of those we’ve lost 💜💜
08/29/2024
Join us for our annual International Overdose Awareness Day candlelight vigil HAPPENING TONIGHT! 🕯️💗
We remember and cherish the lives of those lost to overdose and reaffirm our unyielding commitment to fostering a future free from stigma.
⛪ Paradox Church, Warren, MI.
🕰️ Complimentary dinner and vendor tables at 6PM. Program starts at 7PM. Food will be provided by Luigi's restaurant of Harrison Township and Zestia.
All are welcome for this special night to honor their loved ones and celebrate those on the path to recovery. 👪
We hope to see you there!
➡️ https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/overdoseawarenessvigil
Don’t miss the free naloxone training at 5:00 PM, which includes a free naloxone kit with 2 doses of NARCAN nasal spray. Register here: www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/narcan-trainings
08/28/2024
This week at FAN: information, recovery, resources, and support. Dive into the latest insights, news stories, and events from the Face Addiction Now community.
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You’re invited to join us on Tuesday, October 1st, for our 13th annual Fall Fest gala! This is a time for FAN family, friends, and supporters to gather at the beautiful Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township to celebrate the amazing work that FAN does.
This year’s Fall Fest will be another spectacular event and will feature:
• A delicious family-style dinner
• Entertainment from the Kalkaska String Quartet
• A silent auction with mobile bidding
• Raffles
• Open bar + mocktails
• Caramel apples, popcorn & other tasty takeaway treats!
All in all, we’re anticipating a fabulous fundraising evening that will help FAN continue to be able to offer the many programs and services we provide to the public free of charge.
To buy a ticket, table, or sponsorship for Fall Fest, or for more information about the event, visit our website
https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/fallfest
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This year’s Run Drugs Out of Town wasn’t just a race, but a wave of strength and love, exemplified so perfectly by people like Kody Taverner.
Kody ran again this year for his twin sister Brooke, and the In Memory of Brooke Taverner team was the largest RDOT team for the third consecutive year, with 71 members. “I’m here for Brooke,” Kody said. “I’m here for FAN.”
We are incredibly proud of Kody and his family for finding the strength to honor Brooke and help us raise money to assist individuals and families who have been affected by addiction.
🏃 To those who ran or walked for a loved one lost to addiction: Your courage inspired us all. We join you in remembering those we’ve lost too soon.
🏃 To those who ran or walked for a loved one facing addiction: You’re not alone in this journey. We stand with you, celebrating your unwavering support.
🏃 To everyone who joined us: Thank you for being part of something bigger. Together, we’re making a difference.
Share your story or the story of someone you ran or walked for in the comments! Let’s keep the conversation going. 🩵
08/26/2024
For International Overdose Awareness Day, we want to honor those whose lives have been tragically lost to substance use disorder, support those grieving for their loved ones, and celebrate those currently in recovery.
Please join us for Macomb County FAN's annual candlelight vigil this Thursday, August 29th.
⛪ Paradox Church in Warren, MI.
🕰️ Complimentary dinner and vendor tables at 6PM. Program starts at 7PM. Food will be provided by Luigi's restaurant of Harrison Township and Zestia.
All are welcome for this very special night. We hope to see you then! 👪
To learn more about the event and how you can get involved, click here:
👉 https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/overdoseawarenessvigil
Don’t miss the free naloxone training at 5:00 PM, which includes a free naloxone kit with 2 doses of NARCAN nasal spray. Register here: www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/narcan-trainings
08/23/2024
📣 BE A CHAMPION OF RECOVERY 🏌️
Partner with us in raising funds for those on their journey to sobriety at the 4th Annual “A Round for Recovery” golf outing hosted by FAN Northwest Wayne County.
Your contribution supports our mission to bring hope, healing, and recovery to those deeply affected by substance use disorder through our programs.
Swing into action and make a meaningful impact on Friday, September 13th.
📍 Fellows Creek Golf Club, Canton, MI
Become a sponsor:
⛳ https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/roundforrecovery
08/22/2024
Three FAN team members had a productive day teaching and sharing at Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) this month! Erin Lalka Whitkopf (Program Director of FAN's COMEBACK Quick Response Team), Thomas Hunter (Wayne County Boundary Spanner for FAN), and Alfonzo Franklin (Community Health Worker for FAN’s Detroit Quick Response Team), visited the Detroit business to share details about what FAN does.
In addition to providing information about FAN’s free services to employees and attendees, they conducted a Narcan training and equipped DMS staff with free Narcan. (FAN will also be providing DMS with an on-site Narcan dispenser for their facility soon.)
Javon Reese from Black Family Development also shared valuable insights on men’s mental health, and Nina Bowser from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) led a discussion on su***de prevention.
A BIG thank you to DMS management for supporting this crucial initiative. 💙
Fear and isolation can drive individuals further away from seeking treatment and deeper into their substance use — that's why we offer compassion instead of criminalization.
💙 Hope Not Handcuffs is a collaborative effort between FAN, law enforcement, and community organizations that opens pathways to treatment and provides viable options to reduce harm and drug dependence.
We believe that offering assistance rather than arrest brings those affected closer to safety and recovery. 🤝🔓
Learn more:
https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/hopenothandcuffs
08/21/2024
Support our 13th Annual Fall Fest by donating items for our silent auction!
Attendees will enjoy delicious food, exciting opportunities to win unique prizes, and the chance to connect with fellow community members who share our commitment to a brighter future.
Make this event even more special by donating an item to our silent auction. You can donate an item to the auction using this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpDxDbXA3tswPvyRcdkvXSrFKlfFW3IM4D5Z6xHTKc27NG_A/viewform , or you can purchase an item off of our Silent Auction Wish List on Amazon at this link: https://a.co/ii1xb4k . If you have any questions or wish to coordinate with our staff directly, reach out to Dean at [email protected].
🍂13 Annual Fall Fest
📅 Tuesday, October 1st 2024
📍 Palazzo Grande, Shelby Township
For tickets and sponsorship, visit our website:
https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/fallfest
Make community safety and preparedness a priority — human lives depend on it.
Narcan is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and restore breathing. Having it on hand and knowing how to administer it can save a life.
🔵 Join any of our FREE training sessions and be prepared to act in an emergency. Visit our website for upcoming schedules!
➡️ https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/narcan-trainings
Source: Clinton Foundation
08/19/2024
Last month, Hope Not Handcuffs facilitated the placement of 239 men and women into treatment for their substance use disorders, while our dedicated Call Center also fielded a record 4,035 calls to the Hope Line, offering essential support and guidance.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to our compassionate volunteer Angels – Julianne L., Kelly W., Mary S., Michelle F., Dale B., Laura B., Kelly C., and Denise W. – whose invaluable assistance played a pivotal role in connecting individuals with help throughout July.
We extend sincere thanks to the law enforcement agencies and community partners who collaborated with us last month, including Eastpointe Police Department, Auburn Hills Police Department, Midland County Jail, Bay County Jail, Lenawee County Jail, Saginaw County Jail, Chesterfield Township Police Department, Clinton Township Police Department, Fraser Department of Public Safety, Macomb County Sheriff's Office, Romeo Police Department, Roseville Police Department - Michigan, Van Buren Twp. Public Safety, 36th District Court, 52-4 District Court, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, McLaren Greater Lansing, Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan (Grosse Pointe & Troy)
Special acknowledgment goes to the COMEBACK Quick Response Teams from Roseville PD, Chesterfield Twp. PD, Allen Park Police Department, Sterling Heights Police Department, and Waterford Township Police Department
Together, we continue to uphold the spirit of hope and resilience. 💙
Mark your calendars and join us for a FANtastic Fall Fest 2024! ✨
Last year’s 12th Annual Fall Fest Gala was a phenomenal success, thanks to YOU!
We’re so grateful for the incredible support from ticket holders, sponsors, donors, volunteers, staff, and our amazing hosts, Palazzo Grande.
Together, we raised crucial funds to continue FAN’s mission of supporting those who are affected by substance use disorder.
Make plans now to join us for the 13th Annual Fall Fest Gala on October 1st, 2024. Get ready for a night of fun, fundraising, and making a difference! 💙
Join us: https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/fallfest
08/16/2024
GLBR FAN is celebrating a new partnership with the Bay County, Michigan Sheriff's Office as we launch the FAN Comeback Quick Response Team. This initiative sends a deputy (in plain clothes), peer recovery coach and family recovery coach to Bay County homes where people have overdosed or are at risk because of their substance use disorder (SUD) / addiction.
We appreciate Troy Cunningham for Sheriff and Lt. Latocki for their leadership. They will work together with Bay City Department of Public Safety and Chief Caleb Rowell's team to ensure we reach those who are struggling with SUD / addiction.
We appreciate the local media for sharing this wonderful news! See the coverage from the links in the comments below.
Pictured front row: Lori Ziolkowski, FAN Director of Community Patrnerships, Sheriff Troy Cunningham, Lt. Ben Latocki, Erin Lalka Whitkopf, FAN Director of Comeback Quick Response Teams.
Back row: Dave Montgomery, FAN Peer Recovery Coach, Deputy Anthony Peter and Amanda Jane Beson , FAN Lead Family Recovery Coach.
Face Addiction Now
08/16/2024
Attention, FAN Community! 📣In light of the upcoming Overdose Awareness Day Event we are hosting on the 29th of August, we will be pausing our regular FAN Forum for the month.
We encourage everyone to join the Macomb County FAN chapter’s annual candlelight vigil at Paradox Church in Warren on August 29, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM. This moving gathering provides a space to remember loved ones lost to addiction, offer support to grieving families, and celebrate those in recovery.
Learn more here: https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/overdoseawarenessvigil
Mark your calendars for our next FAN Forum on September 17th – The Topic: "Manny Vitale: My Fight Our War." 💙
08/14/2024
Golf "Fore" a Good Cause! ⛳️
Join PCS Company for a fun-filled day on the green at the PCS Company Golf Outing benefiting Face Addiction Now (FAN).
Here are the details:
📅 Date: September 6th, 2024
🕤 Check-in: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Cracklewood Golf Club, 18215 24 Mile Rd. Macomb, MI
Click the link for more info and registration:
https://www.pcs-company.com/pcs-company-golf-outing
Sharpen your swing, network with fellow golfers, and make a difference all at the same time. Register for this event by August 16th!
FAN needs your help!
Without an additional $3.5 million in state support, essential programs across the state could be impacted. These programs have made a profound impact on countless lives, and your story can make a difference.
Whether you're a FAN program participant, family member, or community partner, If FAN has made a difference in your life, we would love for you to take a few minutes to let us know about the impact we've had.
We can use it for our efforts in advocating for reducing barriers in addiction care.
You can share your stories in three different ways:
1. Online via our prompted Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd5K7Rnft_78nQHVaA7yMlSx6a1RcZL_XOvptkz_3801I5hQ/viewform (link in bio)
2. Email your story to [email protected]
3. Text us your name at 586-530-8932 and we'll get back to you to set up a time to share your story via phone call.
Whichever method you choose, your voice will help ensure that FAN can continue to help those in need.
Your experiences with FAN are our most valuable asset. They showcase our impact and the critical need for ongoing support of our work to help people overcome addiction. Together, we can make a difference.
Share your story today! Together, we can show legislators the difference FAN makes.
The journey to healing is full of stressors and triggers. Relax and find your center again in a safe and supportive environment!
Our Yoga for Recovery program provides a nurturing and supportive outlet to aid your recovery:
🧘 Stay present with mindfulness techniques, letting go of future worries and past regrets.
🧘 Release physical tension commonly associated with stress and anxiety.
🧘 Enhance emotional awareness, mood regulation, and self-worth through deep breathing exercises.
🧘 Connect with others who are on a similar path.
No prior experience is necessary, and all levels are welcome to join our FREE sessions designed for those in recovery.
Slots are limited — register today. ⤵️
📍Washtenaw County – https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/yoga-for-recovery
📍Macomb County – https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/yoga
📍NW Wayne County – https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/nwyoga
Do you have a story of how FAN has impacted your recovery?
Whether you're a FAN program participant, family member, or community partner, If FAN has made a difference in your life, we would love for you to take a few minutes to let us know about the impact we've had.
We can use it for our efforts in advocating for reducing barriers in addiction care.
You can share your stories in three different ways:
1. Online via our prompted google form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd5K7Rnft_78nQHVaA7yMlSx6a1RcZL_XOvptkz_3801I5hQ/viewform
2. Email your story to [email protected]
3. Text us your name at 586-530-8932 and we'll get back to you to set up a time to share your story via phone call.
Whichever method you choose, your voice will help ensure that FAN can continue to help those in need.
Your experiences with FAN are our most valuable asset. They showcase our impact and the critical need for ongoing support of our work to help people overcome addiction. Together, we can make a difference.
Share your story today!
Would you like to play some golf for a good cause? ⛳️
Sign up to play in the PCS Company annual golf outing, which takes place on Friday, September 6th, at Cracklewood Golf Club in Macomb, Michigan.
This year's PCS outing is benefiting Face Addiction Now, so by participating in it you'll be helping raise money for FAN!
The deadline to register is August 16th, so don't delay! For more information, or to sign up, visit: https://www.pcs-company.com/pcs-company-golf-outing
And a big thank-you goes out to PCS Company for choosing FAN as the beneficiary of their golf outing this year!
08/06/2024
As we approach National Health Center Week (NHCW), we want to shine a light on the incredible impact and importance of this annual celebration.
NHCW allows us to recognize and celebrate the vital role community health centers play in ensuring healthcare access for all, particularly for underserved populations across the U.S.
🩺 These centers tirelessly bridge gaps in healthcare through preventive care, disease management, health education, outreach programs, and more.
Their dedication empowers vulnerable groups to access quality care and make informed choices for their well-being. 💙
From August 8th to 14th, let's continue to highlight and support their invaluable contributions in shaping healthier communities.
Learn more about this year's initiatives and how you can make a difference:
➡️ https://trumedsystems.com/blog/national-health-center-week-2024-powering-communities-through-caring-connections-august-8-14-2024/
08/05/2024
Be Informed, Be Empowered – Get Tested!
Getting tested for HIV and HCV (hepatitis C) is easier than you think. It’s the first step to taking control of your health and well-being. Here’s how we make it simple and convenient:
☑️ Get tested discreetly in our outpatient center and receive your results in just 20 - 30 minutes.
☑️ Can’t make it to us? No worries! We offer mobile testing units that come directly to you.
☑️ We connect you with care providers, follow-up appointments, and other resources you might need.
Have questions? Our friendly Patient Navigator is here to help!
Contact Chelsea Geddes:
☎️ 568-321-8087
✉️ [email protected]
Take control of your health – we’re with you every step. 💙
Come join us for the 4th annual “A Round for Recovery” golf outing to support Families Against Narcotics - Northwest Wayne County Chapter in their efforts to help individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.
Fun activities, exciting prizes, delicious meals, and a great community await you — whether you're a seasoned golfer or just want to share in the fun.
📅 Friday, September 13th
📍 Fellows Creek Golf Club, 2936 S. Lotz Rd, Canton, MI
🕛 Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. The golf gets underway with a 9:00 AM shotgun start.
Everyone is welcome, and your participation is sure to make a difference!
Register today at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-a-round-for-recovery-tickets-925296686297
A person’s struggle, treatment and recovery deeply affects those who care about them, too.
🫂 Families and loved ones of those affected by substance use disorder also need support – to find healthier ways to extend their help or to cope with their own challenges.
Our Stronger Together program offers a warm and supportive space where families can find strength, encouragement, and a structured recovery plan to navigate this journey together. 💙
Review the full list of support groups here: www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/strongertogether
Join us and find hope in our community.
➡️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongertogetherprivate
07/31/2024
📣 Your Stories Matter: Help FAN Make a Difference! 📣
This weekend, our hearts were touched by the outpouring of letters from our FAN community. But we need more voices to amplify our message! 🙋♂️🙋♀️
Who can help? Everyone! Participants, family members, and community partners - if FAN has touched your life, we want to hear from you. ✨
Why it matters: Your stories fuel our mission to break down barriers in addiction care and are powerful tools in our advocacy efforts.
Here are two ways you can help FAN:
💌 Submit a Letter of Support:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd5K7Rnft_78nQHVaA7yMlSx6a1RcZL_XOvptkz_3801I5hQ/viewform
📞 Share Your Story by Phone: Call Erika Missinne at 586-530-8932
🚨 Urgent Call to Action: Your experiences are our most valuable asset. They showcase FAN's impact and the critical need for ongoing support in our work to help people overcome addiction.
Together, we can make a difference. Share your story today! 💪
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