
BLUE WATER
PORT HURON AREA
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.
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.
MONTHLY MEETING
3rd Thursday of the Month
Restored Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
7:00 PM
1404 Garfield St.
Port Huron, MI 48060
All are welcome to attend
(Children 10 and older please)
CONTACT US:
810-334-4867
bluewater@familiesagainstnarcotics.org
EXECUTIVE BOARD

Charlene Burgett
President Term Exp 12/21
Charlene is employed at the Blue Water Habitat Restore in Port Huron. She majored in social work at St. Clair County Community College and was a founding member of the first Port Huron-area chapters of both Adult Children of Alcoholics and NarAnon. Active in the recovery community for more than 39 years, Charlene became involved with Families Against Narcotics in 2015. She has played a major role in facilitating the Hope Not Handcuffs (HNH) program in St. Clair County and is the coordinator for the Blue Water HNH Angels. Charlene teaches people how to properly administer naloxone (Narcan) and also trains Angel volunteers.

Margaret Peltier
Vice President Term Exp 12/22
Margaret has been involved with FAN for 3 years. She is a member of the local NarAnon group and a trained Angel for Hope Not Handcuffs. Currently employed by Blue Water Transit as a driver, Margaret tries to educate people regarding substance abuse and makes every effort to erase the stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). She makes referrals in the community when asked.

Bree Rothman
Secretary Term Exp 12/22
Bio coming soon.
BOARD MEMBERS

Heather Hall
Director Term Exp. 12/22
Bio coming soon.

Korey Parker
Director Term Exp. 12/22
Bio coming soon.

Devon Whitney
Director Term Exp. 12/22
Bio coming soon.
ADVISORY BOARD
Tom Riley
St. Clair County Commissioner
Tom Seppo
Operation Transformation