WASHTENAW COUNTY
Welcome to
WASHTENAW FAMILIES AGAINST NARCOTICS
A community-based program, Washtenaw FAN seeks to change and save lives by empowering individuals and communities through education, prevention, and support. By partnering with area treatment and public safety professionals, the legal community, schools, and other help organizations, we are facilitating change in the way Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is viewed and treated in Washtenaw County and beyond.
I’m Still a Person: The Stigma of Substance Use & the Power of Respect
by Dr. Audrey Begun (MSW, PH.D.), is an interactive workbook created to help give people the knowledge required to address substance use-related stigma within themselves, their families, and their communities. This book examines the importance of the language we use when talking about substance use disorder and offers activities that will help spark changes in the way people think about the disease. It will also inspire us to be agents of change in environments where individuals and families may experience stigma.
Washtenaw Family Forums
UP NEXT
According to Brett, his Texas-based podcast is “a deep dive into the spiritual principles that make our recovery possible.” Guests featured on Recovery Survey have included former NFL center Randy Grimes and John Giordano, founder of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies.
Visit http://www.recoverysurvey.com to listen to current and past airings of Recovery Survey. And, be sure to join us for our May Family Forum to hear Brett and Sergeant Morris share their story of hope, healing and encouragement.
Virtual Art Exhibit
Bringing Awareness to the Stigma of Addiction
and the Power of Hope Through Art
This virtual art exhibit will feature the artists who participated in the We Can Be Heroes event
& an additional 25 local artists. It will remain live for one year.
Call for Art
Beginning Memorial Day, May 30th, 2022, local artists in recovery, as well as family/friends
impacted by substance use disorder stigma, are encouraged to submit
up to 2 pieces of their strongest artwork.
The virtual call for art will remain open until August 31, 2022 (Overdose Awareness Day)
or until all 25 spaces have been filled.
Up to 2 pieces of art per artist only
This is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work. Compensation will not be provided
Recovery Programs
The following resources are available to support individuals and their families on the road to recovery. If you are in need of financial, transportation, or other assistance, please consider applying for one of our assistance programs or participating in one of our recovery programs.
Exercise
FOR RECOVERY
Free, interactive, online sessions for those affected by addiction with trained and certified Peer Recovery Coaches and Family Recovery Coaches to help you navigate the challenges you may be facing.
Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM ET
Thursdays @ 7:30 PM ET
Online via Zoom
Those in recovery and their families are invited to join us for free yoga every Wednesday & Thursday.
Needs Assistance
The following resources are available to support individuals and their families on the road to recovery. If you are in need of financial, transportation, or other assistance, please consider applying for one of our assistance programs or participating in one of our recovery programs.
The following resources are available to support individuals and their families on the road to recovery. If you are in need of financial, transportation, or other assistance, please consider applying for one of our assistance programs or participating in one of our recovery programs.
GENERAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE
Assistance in areas such as clothing and other basic necessities to support individuals struggling with addiction and their families on their journey to recovery and healing.
The following resources are available to support individuals and their families on the road to recovery. If you are in need of financial, transportation, or other assistance, please consider applying for one of our assistance programs or participating in one of our recovery programs.
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
Washtenaw FAN provides free AAATA bus tokens and bus passes to those in recovery who are in need of assistance with transportation.
The following resources are available to support individuals and their families on the road to recovery. If you are in need of financial, transportation, or other assistance, please consider applying for one of our assistance programs or participating in one of our recovery programs.
SOBER LIVING SCHOLARSHIP
If you are a person in recovery who has left a rehabilitation program and does not have a source of immediate income, there are options to help cover some of the costs associated to moving into a sober living facility through our scholarship funding program.
