Blue Water Area Families Against Narcotics was founded in response to the overwhelming number of lives affected by prescription drug abuse, heroin, and methamphetamine in St. Clair County.

Throughout 2014, the local newspaper published multiple front-page articles referencing the scope and impact of the county's drug problem.  Yet, the community continued to search for answers.  Many were aware of the problem, but we needed a solution.  People yearned for answers.  They needed hope.  Seeing first hand the successes of the Fraser chapter, the co-founders began to meet weekly to discuss their ideas, hopes, and goals.  We reached out to the community, and the support received was overwhelmingly positive.  With the help of the Ingham County and Fraser chapters, Blue Water Area FAN began to come together.  In a matter of months, we were able to establish our executive and advisory boards.  Our public forum was officially launched on December 11th, 2014.

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Our membership continues to grow, and includes parents and loved ones affected by abuse and addiction, concerned citizens, law enforcement, health professionals, and recovering addicts.  Through the use of guest speakers and personal stories, we aim to raise awareness and provide education.  Our monthly forum offers a support network for those affected by addiction.  Collaboratively, we seek to erase the stigma and educate our community about the new face of addiction.