HOPE NOT HANDCUFFS
FAN's flagship program, Hope Not Handcuffs, allows anyone who is struggling with a substance use disorder to go to any of 125+ participating law enforcement agencies or community partners and ask for help. FAN then dispatches a volunteer “Angel” to meet the participant at their location, offer support, and work with the Hope Not Handcuffs call center to assist the individual with getting placed into treatment.
Volunteer Angels are an integral part of Hope Not Handcuffs. If you’re a compassionate person who would like to be an Angel and make a difference in someone’s life, FAN can use you. The hours are flexible and the work is incredibly rewarding.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Hope Not Handcuffs team, please follow the steps below and we will be in contact shortly.
Questions: 833-202-HOPE (4673) or hnh@familiesagainstnarcotics.org.
If you are currently in recovery, please list your sobriety date and what programs you are working to maintain your sobriety under the Special Skills or Qualifications section. Any applicants with under two years of sobriety will be carefully reviewed by the Hope Not Handcuffs Committee. Thank you for your understanding.
NOTE: FAN requests a suggested donation of $15 to cover the costs of the Angel t-shirt and shipping. Information on how to make the donation will be sent following your training session, or you can donate in advance at THIS LINK.
STEP 1
The first step in becoming an "Angel" is to fill out the simple online application (click the button below). After completing the application, proceed to Step 2 to choose the location, date and time of your training.
STEP 2
Choose your Angel Training...
REMINDER: You must fill out and submit the Angel Application before signing up for an Angel training session.
Upcoming Training Sessions
(Classes without naloxone training are 90 minutes long; classes with naloxone training are 2.5 hours long)
Tuesday, November 29th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Melvindale Police Department
3100 Oakwood Blvd.
Melvindale, MI 48122
Wednesday, November 30th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
FAN Office
18900 15 Mile Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Wednesday, November 30th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Royal Oak Police Department
450 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Thursday, December 1st, 11:00 am
Virtual New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
Friday, December 2nd, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Auburn Hills Police Department
1899 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Saturday, December 3rd, at 12:00 noon
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Madison Heights Police Department
280 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Monday, December 5th, at 9:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
25th District Court
1475 Cleophus Pkwy.
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Tuesday, December 6th, at 11:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Roseville Police Department
29753 Gratiot Ave.
Roseville, MI 48066
Tuesday, December 6th, at 6:30 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
Lifeboat
1601 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48912
Friday, December 9th, at 1:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Auburn Hills Police Department
1899 N. Squirrel Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Tuesday, December 13th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Roseville Police Department
29753 Gratiot Ave.
Roseville, MI 48066
Monday, December 15th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
FAN Office
18900 15 Mile Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Friday, December 16th, at 10:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Ecorse Police Department
3869 W. Jefferson Ave.
Ecorse, MI 48229
Monday, December 19th, at 10:00 am
Virtual New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
Wednesday, December 28th, at 10:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Wixom Police Department
49045 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
Thursday, January 5th, at 6:00 pm
Virtual New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
Monday, January 9th, at 10:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Waterford Police Department
5150 Civic Center Dr.
Waterford Twp., MI 48329
Tuesday, January 10th, at 10:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Berkley Police Department
2395 12 Mile Rd.
Berkley, MI 48072
Wednesday, January 11th, at 11:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Romulus Police Department
11165 Olive St.
Romulus, MI 48174
Friday, January 13th, at 10:00 am
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
St. Clair Shores City Hall
27600 Jefferson Ave.
St Clair Shores, MI 48081
Thursday, January 19th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
FAN Office
18900 15 Mile Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Friday, January 20th, at 2:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
St. Clair Shores City Hall
27600 Jefferson Ave.
St Clair Shores, MI 48081
Monday, January 23rd, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Waterford Police Department
5150 Civic Center Dr.
Waterford Twp., MI 48329
Tuesday, January 24th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Berkley Police Department
2395 12 Mile Rd.
Berkley, MI 48072
Wednesday, January 25th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Romulus Police Department
11165 Olive St.
Romulus, MI 48174
Tuesday, January 31st, at 10:00 am
Virtual New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
Wednesday, February 8th, at 10:00 am
Virtual New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
Thursday, February 16th, at 10:00 am
Virtual New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
Tuesday, February 28th, at 6:00 pm
In-Person New Angel & Refresher Training Session
Includes Naloxone Training
FAN Office
18900 15 Mile Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48035
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.
FAN offers Interpretative/Mobility Services. If you are interested in one of these training sessions, but need assistance due to limited English language proficiency or hearing/sight/physical impairment, please contact fan@familiesagainstnarcotics.org at least 7 days prior to the scheduled class date.