WHERE WE'VE BEEN
2019 Speaking Engagements & Events
FAN Okemos board member Joe Lowe and the team provided RCA training to Genesee Fan Directors R.Novak and C. Pfeiffer June 3rd- 7th
FAN Okemos board member Joe Lowe and the team provided CCAR ethics for Recovery coaches training to MSP Director, -Paula Wiese - June 18th
FAN NW Wayne, Andy Hopgood, Manned a table at Senior Summit in Canton, May 15, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Andy Hopgood, Spoke at Opioid Summit in Livonia, May 16, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Andy Hopgood, Interviewed on Channel 7, May 16, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Andy Hopgood, Interviewed by Detroit Free Press, May 18, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Dara Cockrum, Met with Judge Clifton and Darlene Owens at DWMHA, May 1, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Dara Cockrum, Spoke at Canton High School with Rick McGuffey and Alyssa Miller, Peer Recovery Coaches, May 3, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Dara Cockrum, Attended UMICH/Harvard Opioid Summit, May 10, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Dara Cockrum, Attended GDACH/DWMHA Summit, May 16, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Lauren Rousseau, Dara Cockrum, Andy Hopgood, Kelly Harding, Samantha Carducci, Jackie McGowan, Alfred Brock, Attended A Closer Look event in Canton, May 22, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Dare Cockrum, Spoke at GDACH/DWMHA Summit, May 16, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Lauren Rousseau, Jackie McGowan,United to Face Addiction Rally, May 17, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Alfred Brock, Manned table and sat on Panel for Representative Stone at Drug Awareness Community Event in Warren, May 16, 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Alfred Brock,Manned table at Blessfest in Taylor, May 17, 2019
2018 Speaking Engagements & Events
FAN Macomb, FAN yearly All-Chapter Conference was held in Midland, MI. Representatives from nearly all chapters were present- April 27th-April 28th
FAN Southwest Michigan, participated in DEA Take Back, Berrien County- April 27th
FAN NW Wayne, Attended the three-day All FAN Chapter conference in Midland, Michigan- April 24-26th
FAN NW Wayne, Lauren manned a resource table at an Alcohol Awareness Month event hosted by Hegira Behavioral Health- April 25th
FAN NW Wayne, Lauren was the featured speaker at a Westland Rotary Club meeting about addiction and Families Against Narcotics- April 25th
FAN NW Wayne Manned the FAN resource table at the Hegira Alcohol Awareness Month event at HYPE. Handed out flyers and talked to attendees about FAN- April 25th
FAN Macomb, Linda spoke at an event in Monroe regarding a possible FAN Forum- April 25th
FAN Macomb, Kelley, and Linda attended the 7th Annual Macomb County Business Awards, where FAN was nominated- April 23rd
FAN Macomb, David spoke to parishioners at Christ United Church of Christ- April 23rd
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, presented overdose prevention and Narcan distribution at Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County- April 22nd
FAN Macomb, Andrea, and Andrea host information table at Ford Romeo plant- April 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan, held FAN meeting, Berrien County- April 18th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, Executive Director met with Blue Cross Blue Shield- April 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan, facilitated Van Buren FAN Meeting, Van Buren County- April 16th
FAN Macomb, Monthly Fraser Forum and Naloxone training- April 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan, FAN board meeting, Kalamazoo County- April 15th
FAN Macomb, Lisa spoke at Armada United Methodist Church in Romeo- April 14th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, Executive Director spoke at Montcalm Community Recovery-Building a Stronger Community- April 13th
FAN Macomb, Marie conducted Naloxone training at Henry Ford Hospital- April 13th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to Kalamazoo College staff, Kalamazoo County- April 12th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton presented to 8 health classes at Cousino High School- April 11th
FAN Macomb, Dina taught Naloxone training at Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine- April 11th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton spoke to the Detroit Street Care and MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine- April 11th
FAN Macomb, FAN hosted Healing Through Listening Seminar with David Cooke at Paradox Church- April 11th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton presented as Keynote Speaker for the Michigan Center for Rural Health EMS Webinar- April 10th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided Michigan State Police with overdose prevention and Narcan administration- April 10th
FAN Macomb, John Mattarella conducted Naloxone training for a medical office in Sterling Heights- April 10th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, Executive Director spoke at the Upper Peninsula (UP) Opioid Summit- April 9th-11th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, Executive Director of the Bloomberg meeting- April 9th
FAN NW Wayne, Lauren was featured in the April 8 edition of the Detroit Legal News in its section entitled, “Legal People”. The article discussed her presentation at the March 26 Oakland County Bar Association conference, “Breaking the Cycle: Solutions to End the Opioid Crisis” held at the WMU Cooley Auburn Hills campus- April 8th
FAN Macomb, FAN staff members attended Harbor Oaks Hospital ribbon cutting and open house- April 8th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton presented to 8 health classes at Cousino High School- April 8th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, presented overdose prevention and Narcan distribution at Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County- April 8th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton resented to the community at Fellowship Church before Naloxone Training- April 7th
FAN Macomb, John Mattarella conducted Naloxone training at Fellowship Chapel in Sterling Heights- April 7th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, Executive Director spoke at a breakfast for Detroit are pastors- April 6th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, Executive Director sat on a panel regarding marijuana for All Well Being Services- April 5th
FAN Macomb, Naloxone training session was taught by Tiffany Morelli for members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation- April 5th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton presented to FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force- April 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan, FAN board meeting, Kalamazoo County- April 4th
FAN Southwest Michigan, attended Voice Change Hope meeting, Berrien County- April 4th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, presented overdose prevention and Narcan distribution at Sacred Heart, Berrien County- April 4th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, Executive Director filmed an informational video for FAN- April 2nd
FAN NW Wayne, Provided a presentation on FAN, opioids, addiction and vaping to an organization of Hispanic Parents at Summit Academy in Romulus, Michigan- April 2019
Fan NW Wayne, Manned the FAN resource table at a Health Fair held at the Detroit School of Arts High School- April 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Provided a selection of FAN materials and other drug and alcohol materials to the Conley Branch of the Detroit Public Library for their display purposes- April 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Distributed information to the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate regarding a successful initiative used in the State of Washington entitled the 'Oxy-Free ER'- April 2019
FAN NW Wayne, Distribute FAN fliers for monthly forums at weekly Mental Health Court review hearings (every Wednesday morning) and offer credit for community service to MHC participants who attend- Month-long
FAN NW Wayne, Display FAN fliers for monthly forums, Hope Not Handcuffs and special FAN events for people to take at the court- Month-long
FAN NW Wayne, Visited Uht Funeral Home and dropped off folder containing Grief Support, Family Support, and monthly forum flyers and business cards- Month-long
FAN NW Wayne, visited three Funeral Homes to provide information about FAN- Month-long
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, president, and Lisa have a conference call with Beaumont Hospital to discuss Hope Not Handcuffs program- March 29th
FAN Macomb, monthly Warren Forum held at paradox Church- March 28th
FAN Okemos board members D. Allen, J.Besonen and J. Barron attended the Michigan Association Of Treatment Court Professionals 2019 conference-Lansing Mi--Okemos FAN also provided a vendor table (advisory members from Wellness INX also attended)-March 28th and 29th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to Southwest Michigan College staff, Cass County-March 29th
FAN Macomb, met with Michigan State Police to discuss program partnership with the Hope Not Handcuffs Program- March 28th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, presented overdose prevention and Narcan distribution Van Buren Co-Occuring group, Van Buren County-March 28th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to Tri-County Head Start, Cass County-March 27th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, President interviewed for WJR Radio with Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel- March 27th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to Western Michigan University nursing students, Kalamazoo County- March 26th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President attended Fraser Board of Education meeting- March 25th
FAN Macomb, Terri hosted an information table at Chippewa Valley High School Parent Saturday- March 23rd
FAN Macomb, Director Karen Wood attended Hounds, Heroes, and Hope- March 23rd
FAN NW Wayne County, Alfred Brock, spoke Henry Ford to consider hosting DEA Exhibit ' Drugs: Costs and Consequences -March 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to Southwest Michigan College staff, Cass County-March 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to Western Michigan University nursing students, Kalamazoo County-March 22nd
FAN NW Wayne County Board Member's, Scott Schadel, Catherine Zeni, Dara Cockrum presented on Hope Not Handcuffs at Wellplace -March 22nd
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President spoke for the Rotary Club of Sterling Heights- March 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, presented overdose prevention and Narcan distribution at Sacred Heart, Berrien County-March 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan held FAN meeting, Berrien County-March 21st
FAN Macomb, David spoke to 100 students in a Health class at Stoney Creek High School- March 20th
AN Okemos board member P. Pavona presented at grand rounds at St.Mary Mercy Livonia Mi. -March 20th
FAN Macomb, David attended Chippewa Valley Schools CTE advisory meeting- March 20th
FAN NW Wayne County Lauren Rousseau gave a presentation regarding the opioid epidemic and Families Against Narcotics to the City of Wayne Rotary Club-March 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan facilitated Van Buren FAN meeting, Van Buren County-March 19th
FAN Macomb, David spoke to 150 students in a Health class at Chippewa Valley High School- March 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan held FAN meeting, Kalamazoo County March 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to Share Center staff, Calhoun County-March 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan FAN board meeting, Kalamazoo County-March 18th
FAN Macomb, David spoke to over 200 students in health class at Stoney Creek High School, March 18th
FAN Macomb, David presented to students and parents at Austin Catholic High School- March 18th
FAN Okemos board member P. Pavona presented to the youth group at St. Mary church-Williamston Mi. -March 17th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President spoke to the congregation at First Baptist Church in Birmingham- March 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, SWMBH trained law enforcement on overdose prevention and Narcan administration, Kalamazoo County-March 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided overdose prevention and Narcan to the community at the Battle Creek Alano Club, Calhoun County-March 15th
FAN Macomb Lisa and Judge Linda met with Detroit Medical Center to discuss Hope Not Handcuffs- March 14th
FAN Macomb, Margaret hosted an information table at Taste of Clinton Township party - March 13th
FAN Okemos board member P. Pavona presented to high school students at Michigan Center High School -March 13th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President, and Kelley attended quarterly all-chapter video conference- March 13th
FAN Macomb, David spoke at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine to med students on awareness and set up Narcan training- March 12th
FAN Okemos board member P. Pavona presented to parents at Dewitt High School--Dewitt Mi -March 12th
FAN Macomb, Naloxone training class was held for the Custom Biogenic staff. Over 40 employees were in attendance- March 12th
FAN Southwest Michigan participated in live radio show, Calhoun County-March 12th
FAN Okemos board member P. Pavona attended the Mason Prescription Task Force in Mason -March 11th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, presented overdose prevention and narcan distribution at Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County-March 11th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President, spoke on REQ panel- March 12thFAN Macomb, Skate for Sobriety fundraising event, featuring Detroit Red Wings Alumni was held at Fraser HockeyLand over 500 people attended the event. It was a fun-filled family evening. - March 8th
FAN Okemos board member P. Pavona presented to 200 associates of Capitol Internal Medicine-Lansing -March 8th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, presented overdose prevention and Narcan distribution at Sacred Heart, Berrien County-March 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope meeting, Berrien County-March 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan held FAN meeting, Kalamazoo County- March 7th
FAN Macomb, David spoke to 250 students in a Health class at Chippewa Valley High School- March 7th
FAN Macomb, David spoke to 200 students in a Health class at Chippewa Valley 9th grade center- March 6th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President, spoke at Blue Cross Blue Shield & Blue Care Network Volunteer Expo- March 6th
FAN Macomb, Katie Donovan, EVP, attended Blue Cross Oakland and Macomb Community Advisory Council- March 6th
FAN Macomb, David spoke with counselors and select students at Notre Dame Prep as the follow-up from previous month speech to the entire school and faculty totaling over 900 people- March 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, SWMBH trained Firefighters on overdose prevention and narcan administration, Cass County-March5
FAN Macomb, Laura, and Kim V met with UAW representative to discuss the Naloxone training opportunities- March 4th
FAN Macomb, Katie Donovan, Executive Vice president, presented at FAN Northwest Wayne Chapter Forum- March 4th
FAN Macomb, David spoke with executives at Blue Cross Blue Shield on the progress of HNH- March 3rd
FAN Macomb, David Clayton spoke at Notre Dame Preparatory High School- February 27th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President met with Newport Academy- February 26th
FAN Macomb, David attended Salvation Army Freedom Coalition- February 26th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton spoke at MAP Human Trafficking Summit- February 26th
FAN Macomb, Held the Train the Trainer session for our Naloxone Trainers- February 21st
FAN Macomb, Employees, and Board Members attended Ethics in Social Work & Substance Use Disorder training- February 20th
FAN Macomb, Terri hosted an information table at Warren Crim Commission Family Safety Night- February 20th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton spoke to students at Troy High School about his journey with addiction - February 15th
FAN Macomb, Katie Donovan, EVP spoke at Leadership Oakland event- February 13th
FAN Macomb, employee training on MPDS data entry system- February 12th
FAN Macomb and NW Wayne FAN discussed the Hope Not Handcuffs program and referral process at the Wayne Beaumont ER Huddle- February 7th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton spoke to over 100 students at De La Salle Collegiate High School- February 6th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President, spoke at Oakland University over 400 students attended- February 1st
FAN Macomb Hope Not Handcuffs hosted their two-year celebration. Over 80 People attended, We had angels, participants, and staff present. - February 1st
FAN Macomb David attended Teens and Drug Use Seminar in Washington Township- January 30th
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona, took part in a conference call with Livingston County Judges- and other interested parties regarding assistance with Livingston County FAN - January 30th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County- January 29th
FAN Macomb Linda Davis, President, spoke at a Mom 2 Mom Facebook Live event on the risks associated with marijuana legalization- January 29th
FAN NW Wayne County Alfred Brock participated in 'National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®' sponsored by NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S.- January 22-27th
FAN NW Wayne County Alfred Brock invited 180 High Schools in Michigan and 20 in other locations across the United States to participate in the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) contest '2019 Operation Prevention Video Challenge – January 27th
FAN NW Wayne County Alfred Brock created a three and a half minute video entitled 'How to prevent an Opioid Overdose' based on materials provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and shared the item across various social media platforms- January 27th
FAN NW Wayne County Alfred Brock provided information to 17 Sheriff Departments in Michigan concerning 'Treating Opioid Addiction in Criminal Justice Settings'- January 25th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Interact of Michigan, Kalamazoo County- January 24th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided community substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Carol's Hope, Berrien County- January 24th
FAN Macomb Linda Davis, the President, spoke at the monthly Warren Forum- January 24th
FAN Southwest Michigan, attended Kalamazoo County Opioid Coalition Harm Reduction meeting, Kalamazoo County- January 22nd
FAN Okemos Board members, D. Allen, and J. Besonen, were recognized for their diligence and hard work via 55th district court and its 50th graduating class -January 22nd
FAN NW Wayne County compiled and delivered materials regarding addiction, drug abuse, recovery, Families Against Narcotics and other pertinent information to 10 Public Libraries in southeast Michigan for presentation to the public (8 out of 10 of these locations had no materials on public display regarding these issues at the time)- January 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Mattawan Schools, Van Buren County- January 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan, held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County- January 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan, held FAN SWMI board meeting- January 21st
FAN Macomb Glen hosted an information table at Farmington Community Library Volunteer Opportunities Fair- January 21st
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona and advisory member A. Emerson, presented at the Mason-January 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, to Law Enforcement, Van Buren, County- January 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Sacred Heart, Berrien County- January 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, New Buffalo Library staff, Berrien County- January 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan, held monthly community forum, Berrien County- January 17th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, EVP met with University of Michigan- January 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Western Michigan University nursing students, Kalamazoo County- January 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County- January 14th
FAN Okemos Board member, J. Besonen, presented to Holt High School students in Holt MI. Several hundred students were present. - January 11th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, to Law Enforcement, Barry County- January 10th
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Kalamazoo library staff, Kalamazoo County- January 9th
AN Okemos was present at the Community Church in Mason MI -January 2019
FAN NW Wayne County Kelly Harding and Andrew Hopson presented to Plymouth Kiwanis on opioid epidemic, personal stories and Families Against Narcotics-January 2019
FAN NW Wayne County Lauren Rousseau was interviewed for and quoted in an article concerning recent federal legislation addressing the opioid epidemic that was published by Bloomberg Law as part of its latest Special Report entitled, “A Look Ahead at Federal Regulation.”- January 2019
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training and naloxone, Van Buren Community Mental Health, Van Buren County- January 8th
FAN NW Wayne County Lauren Rousseau was quoted in an article published in Lawyers Weekly regarding the Northwest Wayne FAN February public forum concerning Michigan's new recreational marijuana law. - January 2019
FAN Macomb David Clayton spoke to students at Warren Mott High School. Several hundred high schoolers were in attendance- December 21st
FAN Macomb David Clayton spoke to several hundred students at Anchor Bay High School- December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County Dara Cockrum and Angela Bogota participated in the All FAN Chapter Conference Call on behalf of Northwest Wayne FAN. -December 19th
FAN Macomb held their annual candlelight ceremony to reflect upon the year. We remembered our loved ones that we lost too soon, those struggling with addiction and celebrate those that are in recovery. Afterward, we had a light reception with dinner and holiday treats.-December 18th
FAN Macomb David Clayton spoke to several hundred students at Lakeshore High School on the dangers of opioids, alcohol and heroin addiction.- December 17th
FAN Macomb and the MSP held a meeting for the SOR Opioid grant coordination. Planning and discussion of the merger of Hope Not Handcuffs and the Angel Program were discussed. - December 18th
FAN NW Wayne County Lauren and Dara met with the new president of the Washtenaw FAN chapter on December 17th to offer support and tips for chapter success.- December 17th
FAN Macomb David Clayton spoke to students at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine- December 13th
FAN Macomb Angel Coordinator, Lisa Boska, attend the 41B Veteran's Court Holiday event where participants made blankets for Families Against Narcotics initiative Hope Not Handcuffs and Friend's For Foster Kids.- December 13th
FAN Macomb David Clayton spoke to students at De LaSalle High School about the dangers of addiction to opioids and other drugs like heroin and alcohol.- December 11th
FAN Okemos, Vice President, P. Pavona presented to Kentwood Highschool students in Kentwood Mi - December 7th
FAN Macomb Linda Davis EP attended the Kiwanis Meeting to talk about FAN and the opioid crisis in Macomb County to over 40 attendees.- December 6th
FAN Okemos Vice President, P. Pavona, presented to a group of pastors in Dewitt Mi. -December 6th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, EVP spoke and Pam hosted a table at the Recovery Live Event- December 5th
FAN NW Wayne County President, Lauren Rousseau, gave a one-hour teleconference presentation to the American Medical Women’s Association’s Opioid Addiction in Women Task Force, which is comprised of medical professionals and students from around the country. Her topic concerned actions that Michigan is taking, legislatively and otherwise, to address the opioid epidemic. -December 4th
FAN NW Wayne County continued to offer twice monthly supportive meetings, one for grief support for those who have lost loved ones to addiction, and one for family and friends of addicted loved ones. -December
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks with students at Fraser High School-November 30th
FAN Okemos Board member D. Allen presented at the treatment court and Health professionals collaborative (treatment court and medical community cross training) which took place at the Michigan State Medical Society in East Lansing MI-November 30th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and Community Healing Center provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention to monthly recovery support meeting, Berrien County- November 29th
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks to students at Fraser High School-November 29th
FAN Okemos Board member J. Besonen presented to criminal justice students at Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI-November 28th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Kalamazoo County Opioid Coalition Harm Reduction Meeting, Kalamazoo County- November 27th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and Branch County Drug Task Force provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention to Pines Behavioral Staff, Branch County- November 27th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use disorder information and overdose prevention to community members, Kalamazoo County- November 26th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County- November 26th
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks to PTI at their Wellness Sessions-November 21st
FAN Macomb BCBS donation presentation at 41B District Court-November 20th
FAN Macomb Hope Not Handcuffs had a meeting with Harbor Lights Rehabilitation Facility-November 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County- November 19th
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks to a class at Stoney Creek High School-November 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health provided overdose response training to law enforcement, Berrien County- November 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County- November 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Berrien County- November 15th
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks to classes at Warren Woods Tower High School-November 15th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona and Advisory member D. Smith attended the Ingham Opiate Abuse Prevention initiative in Lansing MI-November 14th
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks at De La Salle High School-November 13th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County- November 12th
FAN Washtenaw was the 23rd Chapter to launch! Many people were in attendance and FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, Executive Vice president, and Phil Pavona spoke - November 12th
FAN Okemos Board member J. Besonen presented to High School students at Stockbridge High-November 12th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented at the inaugural Washtenaw Forum Ann Arbor MI-November 12th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and the Barry County Drug Task Force trained Barry County Court staff on substance use disorder and overdose prevention, Barry County- November 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided staff training on substance use disorder and overdose prevention to the Haven of Rest Staff, Calhoun County- November 8th
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks at Roseville Awareness Day-November 7th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented to Alpha Delta Kappa (teacher’s organization) in East Lansing MI-November 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health provided overdose response training to law enforcement, Cass County- November 7th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented to the East Lansing City council--re drug court-November 7th
FAN Macomb Meeting with FAN Board Members and Wayne State University to discuss expansion-November 5th
FAN Macomb Call between FAN Board and employees and TriCounty to discuss Hope Not Handcuffs in three New York Counties-November 5th
FAN Macomb David Clayton speaks for classes at Dakota High School- November 5th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented at the statewide opiate summit in Farmington Hills-November 5th
Fan Okemos Board members P. Pavona and E. Spence; and advisory member S. Wrigglesworth attended/presented at the Tri County Opioid Awareness Summit in Lansing MI- November 4th
FAN Macomb Kelley met with student at Austin Catholic High School reagarding upcoming involvement with community events- November 2nd
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliance meeting, Berrien County- November 1st
FAN Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County- November 1st
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County- November 1st
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network presented to Recovery Institute Staff overdose prevention education and free naloxone kits, Kalamazoo County- October 31st
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, presented to high school students at De La Salle High School-October 30th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented to parents/grandparents in Webberville MI-October 30th
FAN Macomb, EVP, Katie Donovan, spoke at a press conference with MACP and Berlin opposing the use of marijuana-October 29th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton presented to McLaren Hospital Port Huron- October 29th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with Voice Change Hope and Lakeland Hospital, participated in Drug Take Back, Berrien County- October 27th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, presented to high school students at Eisenhower High School- October 26th
FAN Okemos Board Member E. Spence provided a FAN information table at the Sparrow Health system's community resource day--at the Michigan Athletic Club--East Lansing Mi -October 26th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and the St. Joseph Drug Task Force, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, St. Joseph County-October 25th
FAN Southwest Michigan tabled at the Community Healing Center Coming Together Conference, Kalamazoo County- October 24th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona and advisory member A. Emerson presented to students at Webberville High School in Webberville MI-October 24th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training Kalamazoo Probationary Enhancement Program, Kalamazoo County-October 23rd
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Kalamazoo County Opioid Coalition Harm Reduction Meeting, Kalamazoo County-October 23rd
FAN Okemos Board member E. Spence attended and also presented at the 2018 annual fall conference for Community Mental Health Association of MI--presentation was on navigating Michigan's publicly funded SUD treatment system- October 22nd and 23rd
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits for community, Kalamazoo County-October 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County-October 22nd
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, presented to high school students at Stony Creek High School- October 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan participated on the panel at the Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health legislative update, Kalamazoo County-October 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Berrien County-October 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County-October 18th
FAN Macomb EVP, Katie Donovan, presented at the Good Shepard Coalition Conference- October 18th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton presented to high school students at Lincoln High School-October 18th
FAN Macomb Kim hosts information table at Meritor health fair October 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and Suicide prevention group provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Berrien County-October 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, Community Healing Center and Kalamazoo Public Library presented on the opioid crisis and overdose prevention at the Michigan annual Library Conference, Oakland County-October 17th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona provided a presentation for BCBS in Sterling Heights MI. - October 17th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, presented to high school students at Chippewa Valley High School-October 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with Voice Change Hope presented at the Evangelistic Church on substance use disorder and the opioid crisis, Berrien County-October 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County-October 15th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona attended the Mason/Capital area prescription drug task force meeting in Mason MI- October 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health provided Overdose Prevention training to Law Officers, St. Joseph County-October 12thFAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented to recovery coaches at Wellness INX--Lansing MI- October 12th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, presented to Wayne State College students at Osteopathic Medicine Day 2-October 11th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, presented to Wayne State College students at Osteopathic Medicine Day 1-October 10th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona and advisory member A. Emerson presented to nearly 1,300 students at Okemos High school.- October 10th
FAN Macomb held their Annual Fall Fest Fundraiser at Penna's of Sterling Heights. Over 1,000 attendees were present. Detroit Red Wings announcer, Ken Daniels. was the MC for the event. Sevearl participants were present to celebrate their recovery.- October 9th
FAN Macomb EVP, Katie Donovan, presented to the medical community at Beaumont Southfield - October 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Kalamazoo Opioid Data and Evaluation Team meeting, Kalamazoo County-October 9th
FAN Okemos Board members P. Pavona and J. Barron attended drug court graduation in East Lansing Mi -October 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and the St. Joseph Drug Task Force, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, St. Joseph County-October 8th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County-October 8th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network and the St. Joseph Drug Task Force, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, St. Joseph County-October 8th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County-October 8th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided substance abuse information on the opioid crisis for the Church Women United monthly meeting, Berrien County-October 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County-October 4th
FAN Southwest Michigan in collaboration with COPE Network, provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County-October 4th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliance meeting, Berrien County-October 4th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, presented to high school students at Centerline High School - October 4th
FAN Macomb EVP, Katie Donovan, spoke at Human Trafficking Conference. Several hundred were in attendance- October 2nd
FAN Macomb was present at the 2018 CARE Ride 4 Recovery event. Several hundred were in attendance-September 30th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented at WMU nursing class on substance use disorder and naloxone, Kalamazoo County -September 28th
FAN Southwest Michigan trained the Haven of Rest mission staff on substance use awareness & overdose prevention, Calhoun County -September 27th
FAN Macomb, Vice President, Katie Donovan spoke at Warren FAN Forum on coping skills and enabling. Around 5 community members attended the forum -September 27th
FAN NW Wayne County President, Lauren Rousseau, provided an hour-long presentation on the opioid epidemic and its implications for treatment court professionals to the 3rd Circuit Problem-Solving Court judges and their staff, including prosecuting attorneys. This included the 3rd Circuit drug court, mental health court, and veteran treatment court judges and professionals.- September 27th
FAN Lapeer Vice President ,Tina Dinnan and President, Pegg Patten attended a seminar presented by Board Member Diane Welker- Preventing Harm -September 27th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, Vice President, had a call with Mario regarding the Washtenaw Chapter launch -September 26th
FAN Macomb was given a tour at the all Women's Meridian Facility in Waterford - September 26th
FAN Lapeer Board Members:Tina Dinnan and Jessica Waldek attended a conference in Sanilac County-Responding to the Opiod Epidemic -September 26th
FAN Macomb and Hope Not Handcuffs hosted a table at Beaumont Hospital Pain Day Event -September 25th
FAN Macomb President, Judge Linda Davis, spoke at a Town Hall Event in Redford, MI -September 25th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented at the Grace Health physician rounds on substance use disorder and naloxone delivery, Calhoun County -September 25th
FAN Lapeer VP, Tina Dinnan, attended a presentation on Vaping in Sanilac County - September 26th
FAN Macomb was present at the Reality of Recovery, featuring Ken Daniels. President Judge Linda Davis spoke on behalf of HNH and FAN. Several hundred were in attendance. -September 24th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits Gilmore Rehab, Kalamazoo County -September 24th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis, President and Angel Coordinator, Lisa Boska spoke at Battle of the Bands in Fraser, MI. FAN and HNH also provided resource table for all the 150 attendees -September 23rd
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis, President spoke at a fundraiser hosted by the Urbin family. Angel Coordinator, Lisa Boska also presented on behalf of Hope Not Handcuffs. The family raised over$4000 for HNH.-September 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan trained Berrien County Cub Scout leaders on youth substance use disorder, and naloxone response -September 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County -September 21st
FAN Macomb President, Judge Linda Davis, President, spoke at a Town Hall Event in Redford, MI -September 21st
FAN Macomb had an information table at Ford Van Dyke Transmission Plant. Several hundred employees were in attendance -September 21st
FAN Lapeer Board Members Lynn Strandberg , Lynn and Judge Knoscuh manned an information table at the senior celebration September 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan tabled at the 4th annual Wellness Fair, Kalamazoo County -September 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided naloxone training and gave free overdose prevention kits at Kalamazoo Homeless encampent, Kalamazoo county -September 18th
FAN NW Wayne County board member, Alfred Brock provided contact information and support materials about the opioid crisis, response and general FAN information via post to Loaves & Fishes Ministry in Beaufort, North Carolina-September 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County - September 17th
FAN NW Wayne County board member, Heather DeJesus, provided a presentation about FAN at a special Narcan training conducted by DWMHA and hosted by the Masons of Belleville. -September 15th
FAN Lapeer held their monthly meeting and showed the movie "The Anonymous People- September 13th
FAN Southwest Michigan trained 4 law enformcement departments and 2 firefighter departments on substance use disorder and naloxone delivery, Calhoun County - September 14th
FAN Southwest Michigan trained Kalamazoo Commnuity Mental Health staff on provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Kalamazoo County - September 13th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits Niles Public Library, Berrien County -September 12th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits Gilmore Rehab, Kalamazoo County - September 10th
FAN Huron County attended the Thumbs Up for Recovery event. Over 110 people stop by their booth for information -September 8th 2018
FAN Southwest Michigan opened the Paw Paw Grape Race with information about FAN. The Paw Paw Grape Race dedicated their fundraiser to FAN SWMI - September 8th
FAN Huron County held their firs FAN Run Drugs Out of Town 5K! They had 50 participants- September 8th
FAN Lapeer Board Members: Diane Welker, Tim Brady and Pegg Patten manned an information table at the Wellness Event-September 8th
FAN Huron County was present at the Veteran's Stand Down event. They provided over 75 people with resources-September 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided substance use awareness & overdose prevention training with free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County September 6th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliace meeting, Berrien County September 6th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County September 6th
FAN Lapeer President, Pegg Patten, attended the Chamber Afterhours Mixer to promote Wellness Event and Movie. Several community members were in attendance-September 6th
FAN Lapeer held a Community Collaborative Meeting-September 5th
FAN Macomb Board members and Staff along with Fan Base moms; Terri, Denise and Linda hosted an Overdose Awareness Candle Vigil at Christ Church Fraser. Many community members came together to remember their loved ones lost too soon due to an overdose. Over 150 attendees shared in the remembrance celebration.-August 31st
FAN Southwest Michigan tabled and presented at International Overdose Awareness Day rally and candlelight vigil, Kalamazoo County -August 31st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided community education opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Kalamazoo County -August 30th
FAN Macomb volunteer, Terri host information table at Clintondale Community Schools Welcome back to School Event- August 29th
FAN Macomb Angel Coordinators, Lisa and Pam lead SW Oakland/New Hudson Angel Training welcoming several new angels -August 29th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Gilmore, Kalamazoo County -August 27th
FAN Macomb Angel Coordinator, Lisa, leads Macomb County Angel Training with training over 50 new angels August 25
FAN Macomb Administrative Coordinator, Kelley, hosts table at Benesys Wellness Fair. Over 100 employees were provided with resources on FAN and HNH -August 23rd
FAN Macomb Linda spoke at Bethesda Church Prayer Meeting . Several parishes from across the county were present to raise awareness about the Opioid epidemic in Macomb County. -August 23rd
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Opioid Data and Evaluation team meeting, Kalamazoo County -August 23rd
FAN Macomb Kim hosts a table at the Sterling Heights Ford plant Health and Education Fair- several hundred employees were given resources on FAN and HNH -August 22nd
FAN Macomb Lisa and NW Wayne County FAN held a staff education meeting with Beaumont Wayne County to begin the process of having patients in need of SUD resources within the ER -August 22nd
FAN Macomb President, Judge Linda Davis conducted an interview with the Detroit Free Press regarding the Opioid epidemic in Macomb County. -August 21st
FAN Macomb Board Members attended a meeting with John Dalaly regarding an upcoming Mobile information service- August 21st
FAN Macomb Angel Coordinator conducted a training for a new HNH area at Auburn Hills Police Department August 21 2018
FAN Okemos Board member E. Spence presented in Travers City at the MDHHS conference on how to access publicly funded treatment- August 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County -August 20th
FAN Lapeer held an information booth at Lapeer Days Festival . There were several hundred in attendance over the three day event-August 17th-19th
FAN Lapeer Run Drugs out of Town Event was held at Rowden Park. This was the largest venue yet for Lapeer with over 400 in attendance -August 19th
FAN Macomb FAN has an information table at My Care Health Fair -August 16th
FAN Okemos board member E. Spence presented in Kansas City Missouri at the CIT International Training --assisting Law enforcement officials overcome SUD stigma- August 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County -August 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliace meeting, Berrien County -August 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Berrien County-August 16th
FAN Okemos board member P. Pavona presented in Boston Mass. To the East coast Coverys organization--opiate crisis- August 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan tabled at the Annual Coach Conference, Kalmazoo County -August 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented at Annual Coach Conference panel, Kalamazoo County-August 15th
FAN Lapeer President, Pegg Patten did a presentation about FAN to Sunrise Kiwana's -August 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Gilmore, Kalama- August 13th
FAN Lapeer held their monthly Meeting with guest Craig Summers-Michigan HIDTA- August 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan tabled at St Joseph Take Back the Night Event, Berrien County -August 7th
FAN Lapeer President, Pegg Patten and Patrick Patterson did an interview on WMPC regarading FAN and upcoming race -August 6th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten and Patrick Patterson did an interview on WMPC regarading FAN and upcoming race -August 6th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training Pop Up and gave free naloxone kits, Kalamazoo County -August 4th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County -August 2nd
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County -August 2nd
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliace meeting, Berrien County - August 2nd
Board member P. Pavona attended a meeting with the Office of Medical Affairs, Mi. Dept. of Health and Human Services on regional strategies--Okemos Mi.- August
FAN Southwest Michigan provided community opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Barry County- July 30th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided training on overdose prevention and naloxone response to law enforcement organizations in Southwest MI, Kalamazoo County-July 27th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the KCOC Harm Reduction committee meeting, Kalamazoo County-July 24th
FAN Macomb attended the Hope Not Handcuffs Great Lakes Bay Region Launch and Press Conference at Delta College- July 24th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Gilmore, Kalamazoo County-July 23rd
FAN Macomb Angel Coordinator, Lisa Boska is the Grand Marshall in the Annual "Fraser's Future is Booming" Parade. - July 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training to the Share Center Staff, Calhoun County-July 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County-July 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Berrien County-July 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training to the Share Center Staff, Calhoun County-July 20thFAN Macomb HNH committee met with Nancy Becker Bennet and staff with the Michigan State Police to discuss Hope Not Handcuffs and their Angel program.- July 18th
FAN Macomb Outreach Coordinator, David Clayton, spoke at the MI Association of Health Plans Summer Conference in Traverse City. Over 300 attendees were present at the event -July 18th-21st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided community opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits. Benton Harbor Hotel, Berrien County-July 17th
FAN NW Wayne County Met with Jose Kotoor at Beaumont Wayne to discuss Hope Not Handcuffs and partnering with them in their Emergency Room - July 16th
FAN NW Wayne County Attended Downriver FAN Meeting -July 19th
FAN Macomb EVP, Katie Donovan, conducted a phone call with Beaumont Hospital regarding HNH in the emergency room -July 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County-July 16th
FAN Macomb held an Angel Training for the Great Lakes Bay Region- July 11th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training to the Kalamazoo Community Mental Health staff, Kalamazoo County- July 10th
FAN Macomb Lisa and Kelley gave a Hope Not Handcuffs Presentation to Auburn Hills Police Department -July 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Gilmore, Kalamazoo County -July 9th
FAN Macomb HNH/FAN Policy & Protocol Presentation to Beaumont Hospital Council -July 9th
FAN NW Wayne County conducted Narcan training to over 50 people in collaboration with the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority - July
FAN Okemos Department of Healthand Human Services in Lansing Mi.-July
FAN Okemos presented at the Michigan State University Kellogg Center in East Lansing Mi. -July
FAN Lapeer Information about FAN was reported in the County Press as part of the Lost in the Woods event-July 29th
FAN Okemos P. Pavona presented on the opioid epidemic to the Midwest Covery’s staff-July 19th
FAN Lapeer Tina Dinnan did an interview with Nick Puliguise from the County Press regarding our August Meeting-July 19th
FAN Okemos P. Pavona presented to the Mi Medical Society staff at their Mi office In East Lansing Mi-July 16th
FAN Lapeer Tim Brady and Pegg Patten manned an information table at a health fair at Rebekah's-July 14th
FAN Lapeer Monthly Meeting - Brooke Gow from Lapeer County Probate Court was our featured speaker-July 12th
FAN Okemos P. Pavona met with Dr. D. Neff, Chief Medical Director, Office of Medical Affairs-July 6th
FAN Lapeer Joe Davis did a presentation about Lapeer FAN at the Color our Community with H ope event in Imlay City-June 30th
FAN NW Wayne County hosted a conference call with Judge Solomone, Judge Davis, Jay Wilson and Kelley Nahas to discuss putting Grant together for Nasal Narcan -June 29th
FAN NW Wayne County Provided printed materials for teens and adults to the Carteret County Social Services Department in Beaufort, North Carolina - June 28th
FAN NW Wayne County President, Lauren Rousseau and Vice President, Dara Cockrum Meeting with Josh Meier and Craig Wilshire of Canton PD -June 28th
FAN NW Wayne County VP. Dara Cockrum had a meeting with Jay Wilson of Adapt Pharma to discuss FAN distributing Nasal Narcan -June 26th
FAN Okemos Advisory Board member and Recovery Coach trainer J. Lowe presented/ provided a class on peer recovery coaching in Hillsdale Mi on June 25th- 29th.
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Wendy Bitters had an information table at Family Fun day with FAN information-June 27th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and Narcan distribution for the community at COPE Network, Kalamazoo County-June 27th
FAN Lapeer Patrick Patterson, from the BWROC was the featured speaker during the 9 am morning show on solidstateradio.dom -June 25th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Gilmore, Kalamazoo County-June 25th
FAN Lapeer Pegg worked the Lapeer Car show, sharing information about FAN-June 25th
FAN Lapeer Pegg attended the ice cream social sponsored by Lakestone Bank and shared information-June 22nd
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona, along with Fraser Board Members L. Davis and K. Donavan, presented to the Greater Travers community—re= newly formed chapter— June 21st and June 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan hosted Dr Springer to discussed opioid and substance use disorder, Freshwater Church, Van Buren County-June 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Berrien County-June 21st
FAN Lapeer Pegg attended the State of Michigan Retiree luncheon and shared information about FAN/Run-June 21st
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Jessica did a radio interview with Jim Alt on solidstateradio.net regarding FAN programming-June 20th
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Tim worked the Lapeer Car Show, passing out literature about FAN's Programs-June 18th
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Patrick met with Rep. Gary Howell about Lapeer FAN's vision to help develop a recovery community-June 18th
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Patrick met with Sean Cantwell from solid state radio about doing an interview about recovery-June 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County-June 18th FAN Lapeer Pegg and Patrick met with Wade Jenkins from the Gathering Place about developing a recovery community-June 18th
FAN NW Wayne County Attended and Participated in FAN 'Run Drugs Out of Town' Over 2500 participants were present for the event -June 16th
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Tina met with Shana Rowser from McLaren -Lapeer about future partnerships-June 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and Narcan distribution at
Church, Berrien County-June 14th
FAN Lapeer Patrick Patterson, from the Blue Water Recovery Outreach Center in Port Huron was our featured speaker-June 14th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented to Judicial members—Burke and Pope--in Ypsilanti Mi –re= Ann Arbor chapter—June 12th
FAN NW Wayne County VP, Dara Cockrum had a SHAR House Meeting with Deb Garret and Dwight Vaughter- June 11th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Gilmore, Kalamazoo County- June 11th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training for staff at Countryside Academy School district, Berrien County- June 11th
FAN Lapeer Cindy Hummel placed ads in the Imlay City Tri City Times and Lapeer County Press about FAN/monthly meeting-June 10th
FAN NW Wayne County Participated in the Annual Walk for Recovery sponsored by Home of New Vision and the Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project- June 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided opioid awareness information & overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits, Sacred Heart, Berrien County-June 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan Voice Change Hope Alliance meeting Berrien County-June 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly community forum, Kalamazoo County-June 7th
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Tim met with Brooke Gow, Lapeer Probate Court about being on our board, being a featured speaker in July.-June 6th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Kalamazoo County Opioid Coalition Meeting, Kalamazoo MI-June 5th
FAN NW Wayne County Attended the Canton Public Safety Opioid Forum - Brian Spitzbergen spoke-June 6th
FAN Lapeer Pegg attended the Community Collaborative to share information about FAN-June 6th
FAN Okemos Advisory Board member and Recovery Coach trainer J. Lowe presented/ provided a class on peer recovery coaching in Lansing on June 1st- 4th
FAN NW Wayne County Staffed a FAN resource table at 'Livonia Save Our Youth's Coalition's annual Run to Save Our Youth-June 2nd
FAN Okemos Board Member E. Spence presented to the Ingham Health Dept. community physicians on treatment (substance abuse and mental health) access in Lansing—June 1st
FAN Macomb County, Angel Training is conducted for Sylvan Lake Welcome New Angels!!!- May 31st
FAN NW Wayne County Lauren was quoted in two news articles in national publications dealing with the nationwide multidistrict litigation against opioid manufacturers: one published in Bloomberg News on May 3rd (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-03/drugmakers-said-to-balk-now-at-multibillion-dollar-opioid-accord), and one in the Washington Times published on May 15 (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/15/purdue-pharma-sued-over-oxycontin-addiction-risks). -May 30th
FAN NW Wayne County attended Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte Opioid Crisis Forum. - May 30th
FAN NW Wayne County attended the Senior Summit with Andy Hopson and Diane Hopson -May 30th
FAN Macomb County, Katie Donovan, EVP, presented and advisory board member, Jenn, had a FAN/HNH resource table at the Fifth Annual Mental Health Fair by Easter Seals and Beaumont Hospital May 30th
FAN NW Wayne County attended 3rd Annual GDACH conference.-May 30th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits at Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County -May 28th
FAN Southwest Michigan tabled at Opioid Conference Fetzer Center, Kalamazoo County -May 25th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented at the Opioid Conference overview of FAN and the naloxone program. - May 25th
FAN Okemos Advisory Board member and Recovery Coach trainer J. Lowe presented on ethics for Recovery Coaches in Lansing—May 23rd and 24th.
FAN Macomb County, David is interviewed for a local CW50 television program on opioids in our neighborhoods. The show is called, “Street Beat”- May 24th
FAN Macomb County, Thrilla at the Villa was held. Families Against Narcotics is one of the organizations that benefit from proceeds of this fundraiser. They donated over $3500 to FAN's mission!- May 23rd
FAN Macomb County, Lisa and Jenn attend the Heroin Overdose Summit in Livonia- May 23rd
AN Macomb County, Angel Training is conducted for Bay City, Saginaw and Midland area. Welcome new angels!- May 22nd
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to MDOC Supervisor Conference, Isabella County -May 22nd
FAN Macomb County MCMCA Golf Outing was held. Over 144 golfers were present to help support Families Against Narcotics and Hope Not Handcuffs. The event raised over $10,000- May 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly Community Forum, Kalamazoo County -May 21st
FAN NW Wayne County spoke at Plymouth Canton High school to a Health Class for Three hours of the day. Approximately 90 students altogether. - May 21st
FAN Okemos Board member J. Barron provided an open talk presentation at the Alano East Organization in Lansing-May 18th
FAN NW Wayne County attended DO Conference. May 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliance meeting, Berrien County -May 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits at Sacred Heart, Berrien County -May 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly Community Forum, Berrien County -May 17th
FAN NW Wayne County Lauren and Angela Bogota attended the Unite to Face Addiction-Michigan statewide rally in Lansing, which was attended by over 3000 people from around the state and where Judge Linda Davis and the Hope Not Handcuffs program were honored.-May 17th
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Tina attended the UFAM Rally in Lansing where FAN and HNH were honored. Over 3,000 participants attended the event-May 17th
FAM Macomb County, Kelley, Lisa and Erin conduct Angel Training in Fraser- May 17th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona and advisory member S. Wrigglesworth attended the Ingham Opioid Abuse Prevention Initiative meeting in Lansing Mi-May 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided community overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits Calhoun County Prevention Services, Calhoun County -May 16th
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Tina attended the Lapeer Community F oundation Gala-May 15th
FAN NW Wayne County Lauren was quoted in two news articles in national publications dealing with the nationwide multidistrict litigation against opioid manufacturers: one published in Bloomberg News on May 3 (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-03/drugmakers-said-to-balk-now-at-multibillion-dollar-opioid-accord), and one in the Washington Times published on May 15 (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/15/purdue-pharma-sued-over-oxycontin-addiction-risks). -May 15th
FAN NW Wayne County Together with Judge Jim Plakas (35th District Court and member of the Northwest Wayne FAN Advisory Board), Lauren spoke on the topic of the opioid epidemic at the Plymouth Rotary Club breakfast meeting -May 15th
AN Macomb County, Katie, EVP, presented at Troy Beaumont- May 14th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits at Gilmore Center, Kalamazoo County-May 14th
FAN Macomb County, Lisa represents Fan and Hope Not Handcuffs at a Battle of the Bands fundraiser to honor Families Against Narcotics at Freddy’s Bar and Grill- May 12th
FAN Lapeer Tim Brady had an infortion table at Health Fair at Rebeka's-May 12th
FAN Okemos Board member E. Spence presented at the NAMI State conference on Mental health/substance abuse and jail re-entry in Travers City Mi-May 11th
FAN Macomb County, Katie, EVP, attends Blue Cross Blue Shield CAC meeting- May 10th
FAN Lapeer Monthly Meeting- Jessica Waldeck shared her story-May 10th
FAN Macomb County, Katie, EVP presented to Macomb County interagency council- May 9th
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented in Okemos at the Okemos Community Church-May 9th
FAN Macomb County, Katie, EVP present for Hope Not Handcuffs in Port Huron- May 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Data and Evaluation Team meeting with Drug Task Force, Kalamazoo County-May 9th
FAN Lapeer Tina Dinnan and Nevin Simon did a presentation to the Rotary Club -May 8th
FAN Lapeer Pegg attended the Lapeer Community Foundation Gala, FAN and Drug Court were highlighted-May 8th
FAN Macomb County, Kelley, Lisa, Diane and Katie attend McLaren and FAN/HNH meeting- May 4th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliance meeting, Berrien County- May 3rd
FAN Macomb County, David speaks at Michigan Rural Health Care Conference- May 3rd-4th
FAN Macomb County, Katie Donovan, EVP, attends PNL Open House- May 3rd
FAN Southwest Michigan provided overdose prevention training and gave free naloxone kits at Sacred Heart, Berrien County - May 3rd
FAN Lapeer Spring Fling Fund Raiser over 100 guests attended-May 2nd
FAN Macomb County, Kelley, Tiffany, Erin and David attend Lapeer Spring Fling- May 2nd
FAN Lapeer Pegg and Tina attended the Community Collaborative Meeting-May 2nd
FAN Macomb County, Angel Training is conducted for Farmington Hills City Council members- May 1st
FAN Macomb County, Judge Linda Davis, President and David speak at Beaumont Farmington Campus- May 1st
FAN Okemos advisory Board members J. Lowe and Dr. D. Smith (Wellness INX.) presented at the Grand Rapids chapter of FAN Family Forum –May 1st
FAN Macomb County, Judge Linda Davis, President, Ryan and Willie attend Health Department Focus Group- May 1st
FAN Macomb County, David and Lisa attend Downriver Opioid Event Planning conference call- May 1st
FAN Lapeer Spring Fling Fund Raiser over 100 guests attended-May 2nd
FAN Macomb County, Kelley Nahas worked a table at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Detroit Michigan to educate on FAN and volunteer opportunities within our organization.- April 30th
FAN Macomb EVP, Katie Donovan accepts a donation collected by Immanuel Lutheran church to benefit both Hope Not Handcuffs and FAN. FAN has an information table at the event as well. FAN was one of 4 organizations to receive a $12,000 donation from the Church.-April 29th
FAN Macomb County Katie Donovan, EVP gave an interview with WXYZ TV, discussing opioid addiction, FAN and HNH. The interview was showcased to over 20,000 families across Southeast Michigan.- April 29th
FAN Macomb County Lisa Boska presented HNH at a celebration dinner at King of Kings Lutheran Church. Many families and young athletes were present for the event to learn more about the HNH program and the dangers of prescription medication to young athletes. - April 28th
FAN Macomb County Lisa Boska and Diane Engardio held an Angel Training in Fraser. Over 25 new angels were trained.- April 28th
FAN Grand Raids attended the DEA drug take back in their area. President Jeanne K was present- April 28th
FAN Macomb County advisory board member, Jenn B, had an information table at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Drug Take Back event. They collected over 230 pounds of unused or expired medication.- April 28th
FAN Grand Rapids was on WZZM TV 2/TV spots for Take back- April 28th
FAN Southwest Michigan participated with Lakeland Hospital and Voice Change Hope for the spring drug take back, Berrien County-April 28th
FAN Macomb County Strategic Planning Committee holds a strategic planning meeting to plan for FAN’s future growth April 26th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided to Sturgis High School, opioid problem, youth concerns and a mother's loss to 4 high school classes, St. Joseph County-April 25th
FAN Macomb County Board members and staff attended CARE Taste Event- April 24th
FAN Macomb County Katie Donovan, EVP presented at SOAR at Macomb Community College. Over 45 Senior Citizens were educated on opioids and addiction. April 24th
FAN Okemos Board Member Judge D. Allen presented at the “Top Ten Dinner” on the courts and Substance Abuse in Holt MI - April 23rd
FAN Macomb County Lisa Boska and Erin Whitkopf attend Angel Training at the Madison Heights Police Department April 23rd
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to Gilmore Rehab Overdose Prevention, giving free naloxone kits, Kalamazoo County-April 23rd
FAN Macomb County All Chapter Conference is held in Midland Michigan where all chapters got to learn from speakers and other chapters. Over 75 representatives from the FAN Chapters attended.- April 21st
FAN Okemos board members J. Barron and P. Pavona and advisory members J. Lowe and D. Smith attended the Spring All Chapters Conference in Midland Mi. - April 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County-April 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly Community Forum, Kalamazoo County-April 19th
FAN Macomb Hope Not Handcuffs Angel Training is held in Oakland County over 40 more angels were trained on the program. April 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to Sacred Heart Rehab Overdose Prevention and Naloxone giving free naloxone kits, Berrien County-April 19th
FAN Okemos board members D. Hall and P. Pavona and advisory member L. Vail were the panel members discussing the local opiate crisis -HOMTV call in hour - April 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented on a the Albion 2nd Annual Community Forum the Opioid Dilema and Overdose Prevention, Calhoun County-April 19th
FAN Macomb County Lisa Boska attends Angel Training at the Taylor Police Department. Over 20 new angels were trained. April 18th
FAN Macomb County. Katie Donovan, EVP, David Clayton, Tiffany Morelli and Kelley Nahas accept Hometown Health Hero Award at the State Capital April 18th
FAN Macomb County, Angel Coordinator Lisa Boska works a table at Blue Cross Blue Shield to educate on FAN and volunteer opportunities within our organization April 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to Lakeland Phsycial Therapy Rehab on FAN and the opioid crisis, Berrien County-April 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly Community Forum, Kalamazoo County-April 16th
FAN Macomb County. Lisa Boska and Erin Whitkopf attend and work an information table at “From Trial to Triumph” a Human Trafficking event. They discussed the program Hope Not Handcuffs April 14th
FAN Okemos board member E. Spence presented on Human Trafficking and substance abuse in Lansing MI - April 14th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to the Homer Community Breakfast about FAN and overdose prevention, Calhoun County-April 13th
FAN Macomb County, Judge Linda Davis, President and Katie Donovan, EVP present at Capital Opioid Education Forum April 12th
FAN SW Oakland Livingston was present at the Centennial Middle School - FAN table 300 attended engaged with 30 people - 20 brochures were distributed -April 10th
FAN SW Oakland Livingston provided a presentation to LCCA (Livingston County Community Alliance) board 12 people 12 brochures were distributed -April 10th
FAN Macomb County, Angel Coordinator Lisa Boska works a table at Blue Cross Blue Shield to educate on FAN and volunteer opportunities within our organization April 10th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Kalamazoo County Opioid Coalition, Kalamazoo County - April 10th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to Gilmore Rehab Overdose Prevention, giving free naloxone kits, Kalamazoo County-April 9th
FAN Southwest Michigan attending the listening session with Rep Fred Upton and Rep Debbie Dingle, Kalamazoo County-April 9th
FAN Okemos board member Judge D. Allen presented to Delta Sigma in Lansing MI- April 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County- April 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly Community Forum, Kalamazoo County -April 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to Sacred Heart Rehab Overdose Prevention and Naloxone giving free naloxone kits, Berrien County-April 5th
FAN Macomb County, Angel Coordinator, Lisa Boska and her Angels were shadowed by a writer for a piece on Hope Not Handcuffs and PAARI in Politico Magazine. April 3rd
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to Riverwood Center Coaches on Overdose Prevention giving free nalxone kits, Berrien County -April 3rd
FAN Okemos Board Member E. Spence presented to the Lansing Area Aids Network in Lansing on March 28th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona Presented to McLaren Lansing physician medical practice groups in Lansing Mi—March 28th
FAN Macomb, David Clayton, Director, Kelley, Erin and Linda Davis, President attended a PTI presentation and tour- March 27th
FAN Macomb Administrative Coordinator, Kelley Nahas, and Data Coordinator, Erin Whitkopf, conducted Angel Training for Waterford Police Department. Over 50 New angels were present- March 26th
FAN NW Wayne County, Angela Bogota manned a FAN resource table at the Summit Academy Expo 2018 in the City of Wayne on March 24th
FAN NW Wayne County, President Lauren Rousseau manned a FAN resource table at the Summit Academy Expo 2018 in the City of Wayne on March 24th
FAN Macomb, Linda Davis, President presented at Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan Conference- March 23rd
FAN Genesee along with Wellness Services, provided a Naloxone Training to the community. - March 22nd
FAN Macomb held the Quarterly Fan Chapter video/conference call meeting where representatives from each chapter were in attendance- March 21st
FAN Genesee presented at the "Dangers of the Digital Age" community forum to parents and community members at Dryden High School. - March 21st
FAN Okemos Board Members J. Besonen, D. Hall and P. Pavona took part in the FAN all chapters call in conference---March 21st
FAN Okemos board members E. Spence and P. Pavona and advisory members L. Vail and S. Wrigglesworth attended the Ingham Opiate Awareness Prevention Initiative meeting in Lansing Mi—March 21st
FAN NW Wayne County President, Lauren Rousseau and Board Member Angela Bogota, attended the All-FAN Chapter Web Meeting on March 21st
FAN Genesee along with GCH provided a Naloxone Training and informational presentation to approx. 90 members of the University of Michigan-Flint student nursing program. - March 21st
FAN Macomb attended the press conference regarding the launch of Hope Not Handcuffs Downriver- March 20th
FAN Macomb, Katie Donovan, EVP present with Lieutenant Josh Jones of the Troy PD to the Troy Kiwanis Club- March 20th
FAN Genesee met with Dryden Police Department Chief Larry Pack to initiate the Hope not Handcuffs program at their department. - March 20th
FAN Macomb, Judge Linda Davis, President, presented at the Henry Ford Hospital Office Manager Breakfast Seminar- March 20th
FAN Lapeer did a presentation at Lapeer High School. Several Parents and Team Coaches were present - President Pegg Patten and Vice President Tina Dinnan were present-March
20th
FAN Genesee attended the GCPC Prescription Drug Workgroup meeting - March 20th
FAN Grand Rapids participated in a MI Dental Board, RPS Interview with Jeanne , Pine Rest detox program –2018
FAN Okemos Board Members D. Hall and P. Pavona and advisory member S. Wrigglesworth attended the Mason Capitol area Prescription Drug task force in Mason Mi- March 19th
FAN Grand Rapids, Jeanne, Chapter President, moderated and Mary spoke to over 250 attendees at Grandville Public school media event-March 19th
FAN Genesee Aaron Rubio and Cheri Pfeiffer met with New Oakland Family Center in Flint to discuss services provided and to tour the facility. - March 19th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented on opiate SUD in Holt Mi at the First Presbyterian Church—March 18th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented on opiate SUD in East Lansing Mi at the University Lutheran Church—March 18th
FAN Lapeer Chapter had a meeting with Lapeer City Police Chief Frisch for Hope Not Handcuffs, Pegg and Aaron were present-March 16th
FAN Genesee directors Cheri Pfeiffer and Aaron Rubio met with Chief David Frisch of the City of Lapeer Police Department. He has decided to join our HNH initiative. - March 16th
FAN Genesee director Aaron Rubio attended the GCPC grant writing class. - March 16th
FAN Lapeer attended the Wake Up Lapeer Breakfast- Pegg Patten, Chapter President was present-March 15th
FAN Genesee director Aaron Rubio met with Dr. Michael Danic, Anesthesiologist at Genesys Regional Medical Center and Chairperson of the Department of Anesthesiology, would like to have FAN come in monthly and present to different groups of doctors, nurses, residents and staff on the topic or addiction. - March 14th
FAN OKEMOS Board Member, P. Pavona, presented on an Opiate SUD community discussion in St John’s Mi—March 13th
FAN Macomb, Hope Not Handcuffs provided a 75-minute workshop at MATCP 19th Annual Conference. The workshop was lead by Judge Linda Davis.- March 13th
FAN Genesee attending the Genesee County Prevention Coalition monthly meeting. March 13th
FAN Macomb hosts Hope Not Handcuffs Angel Training- March 12th
FAN Genesee Vice President Cheri Pfeiffer presented to the SUD class at Oakland University on our HOPE not Handcuffs initiative. Justen Pfeiffer and Emily Botello, people in recovery, also presented our "Real People, Real Stories" to the class. - March 12th
FAN Lapeer had an information Table at Rebeka's Health Fair-March 10th
Fan Macomb County staff members; Lisa, Erin, Kelley and President, Judge Linda Davis, presented Hope Not Handcuffs to the Great Lakes Bay Region FAN Chapter. The presentation was held at Delta College. Local community members, Judges and representation from Midland Police Agencies and Saginaw Agencies were in attendance - March 8th
FAN Macomb County, Katie Donovan, EVP spoke at Troy Drug Court- March 7th
Fan Macomb County, David Clayton, Director presented to the Mount Clemens Kiwanis Club- March 7th
FAN Genesee director Aaron Rubio was asked to sit on the board at the Great Flint Health Coalition to represent FAN, as the have formed a Genesee Community Prescriber's Task Force. They are collecting data on prescribing habits in the county.- March 7th
FAN Genesee director Aaron Rubio met with Barrett Montgomery, Research Staff, Strengthening Flint Families at Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. They will be attending our FAN meetings to learn and help. - March 5th
FAN Macomb County, hosted the first Skate for Sobriety Fundraiser. Hockey legends Mickey Redmond and Darren McCarty are two of the legends to skate for the cause- March 2nd
FAN SW Oakland Livingston held a FAN Vaping presentation to South Lyon Parents to Parents @ NHUMC-March 2nd
Fan Macomb County, Executive Secretary Ryan Zemke was sworn in as a magistrate in 41B District Court- March 1st
FAN Macomb County, Kelley attended AV Charities Best Practices Workshop at Michigan State University campus in Troy- March 1st
FAN Genesee presented to a group on 90 inner city youth at the West Flint Church of the Nazarene. - March 1st
FAN Genesee met with Pastor Tonya Cox from the East Side Mission Church about HNH utilizing their two houses they have purchased to house and help people in active addiction who are waiting for treatment. - March 1st
FAN NW Wayne County, Catherine Zeni attended two Angel Training to prepare for the Angel Coordinator position in Northwest Wayne County- February 2018
FAN SW Oakland Livingston had a FAN Information Table St. Agnes Church on February 27th
FAN NW Wayne County, Lauren Rousseau was interviewed on live radio and quoted in Michigan Lawyers Weekly regarding the WMU conference. The conference also appeared in Detroit Legal News and was publicized on several local TV stations- February 26th
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona, presented to the Ingham County Victims Advocate staff meeting in Mason Mi.—Feb 26th
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona attended an opiate forum at the Foster Community Center- Lansing Mi—Feb 24th
FAN Genesee met with Judy Fridline, Assistant Coordinator for Health Services at Genesee ISD. Discussed school curriculum for education on substance abuse disorder.
- February 23rd
FAN Okemos Board Member, P. Pavona, presented at the Opening Session of the Michigan Pharmacy Association’s Annual Conference in Detroit Mi at the Renaissance Center—Feb 23rd
FAN NW Wayne County, Dara Cockrum, Lauren Rousseau and Brian Spitzbergen met with the Executive Director 911 Coordinator of Western Wayne County to discuss Hope Not Handcuffs- February 22nd
FAN NW Wayne County, Dara Cockrum and Brian Spritzbergen met with Principals and Vice Principals to discuss prevention program at West M.S. in Plymouth, MI- February 21st
FAN Genesee director, Aaron Rubio met with Paul Garson, CEO of Genesys Physicians Health Organization to present our HNH and FAN information. After the meeting, Mr.
Garson made a donation and asked that we deliver enough brochures to put in all 40 of the Genesys PHO doctors’ offices. - February 19th
FAN Genesee toured the Brighton Hospital facility and met with Scott Masi and the CEO. - February 2018
FAN Okemos Board member, Judge D. Allen provided a podcast for Holt Public Schools—Holt Mi on prescription drugs in the home as a precursor to experimentation/addiction—Feb 15th
FAN NW Wayne County, Lauren Rousseau authored an article for JURIST about the opioid epidemic and implications on health care policy- February 14th
FAN NW Wayne County, Lauren Rousseau organized and recruited speakers for WMU Cooley’s conference entitled, “The Opioid Epidemic: A Public Health Emergency” Both Lauren and Judge Linda Davis were speakers at the conference. The conference was broadcast to other Cooley campuses and on the school’s Facebook page- February 15th
FAN NW Wayne County, Lauren Rousseau authored an article for JURIST about the opioid epidemic and implications on health care policy- February 14th
FAN NW Wayne County, Lauren Rousseau spoke for Leadership Oakland on the topic of opioid epidemic- February 14th
Huron County, Director, Ruth Schendinger, visited Scheurer Hospital share FAN's mission and vision-February 14th
FAN Lapeer presented to the Great Start Collaborative, presenters were FAN Board Member: Pegg Patten, Tina Dinnan, Cathy Cline and her daughter Shannon. - February 12th
FAN Huron County Director, Ruth Schendinger, visited Scheurer Hospital ED to share FAN's mission and vision-February 8th
FAN Genesee directors Aaron Rubio and Cheri Pfeiffer met with Trish Beck, Vivitrol representative to discuss hospital presentations. - February 7th
FAN NW Wayne County, Dara Cockrum Provided two 7th and 8th grade assemblies at Lincoln Park M.S. in cooperation with Downriver FAN- February 2nd
FAN Newaygo County is Our 21st FAN Chapter to launch in Newaygo County MI. Many community members were in attendence-January 31st
FAN Ionia Montcalm welcomed Montcalm Care Network as one of their forum guests; they attended both the Ionia and the Montcalm meetings, passing out free Narcan kits- January 2018
FAN Fraser was in attendance along with law enforcement, medical and support group representatives for a town hall meeting in Warren to discuss what is being done to combat the nationwide heroin and opioid epidemic. FAN's Director/Youth Coordinator David Clayton, was a part of the panel discussion with several other community partners. Approximately 175 community members attended the forum. -January 31st
FAN Okemos Board member P. Pavona presented at the inaugural Family forum for the newly created Nawago County Chapter Fremont Mi - Jan 31st
FAN Genesee dropped off information to the Genesys Hospital Athletic Club.- January 30th
FAN Macomb Hope Not Handcuffs Team attended a meeting with Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Point Shores Police Deaprtments about a possible partnership in 2018.- January 29th
FAN Nortwest Wayne County, Angela Bogota, did a Presentation to ‘Why Try Group’ in Holly, Michigan with ACHC- January 29th
FAN Macomb announced the launch of FAN wearables and accessories via the online portal and SASH. This will allow all the Chapters and FAN Base to order their favorite FAN Gear!!- January 2018
FAN Grand Rapids had a resource table at the One Wyoming event. Ron and Arlene, Jeanne and Bob T were in attendance- January 27th
FAN Macomb Vice President, Katie Donovan, Presented to several Nurses at the Neonatal Pediatric Conference on Opioid Crisis in Adolescent Community, - January 26th
FAN SW Oakland Livingston was present at the CDS Foundation Fundraiser. They had a FAN information table-January 26
FAN Grand Rapids held a resource table at Wellspring Lutheran Services. Board members Jeanne and Donna attended- January 25th
FAN Genesee hosted the Genesee County Health Department in providing free shots and information on Hepatitis A. - January 25th
FAN Genesee held a meeting with a Peer Recovery Coach Panel for the public. 50-60 people attended.- January 25th
FAN Grand Rapids, Executive Secretary, Mary held a blanket drive to benefit Matthews House Ministries, Pine Rest Detox and Guiding Light. – January 2018
FAN Nortwest Wayne County, Jacki McGowan and Heather DeJesus attended the Downriver Angel Training- January 25th
FAN Macomb FAN HNH Team held and Angel Training from 6-8 pm at the Taylor Police Department. Over 50 angels were trained for the launch- January 25th
FAN Macomb, HNH Angel Coordinator attended the Troy Community Coalition - Town Hall meeting- January 24th
FAN Nortwest Wayne County, Angela Bogota, attended the January Opioid Panel with ACHC, Troy Community Coalition and Clawson Community Coalition at Troy Public Library- January 24th
FAN Macomb FAN HNH Team held and Angel Training from 6-8 pm for new Macomb County Angels. Over 40 angels were- January 23rd
FAN Huron County presented at the Pigeon Rotary Club- several were in attendance- January22
FAN Macomb was honored at a press conference to be name one of the recipients of a $75,000 grant through the 'Taking Action on Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse in Michigan by Supporting Community Responses Initiative'! Thank you Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, The Michigan Health Endowment Fund, The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and The Superior Health Foundation. You can be sure this grant will be put to continuing the battle against opioid and prescription drug abuse and getting people affected by addiction the help they need and deserve!-January 17th
FAN OKEMOS board member P. Pavona presented at the Harper Woods High School, Harper Woods Mi—re= community opiate forum and FAN intro for chapter creation—Jan 17th
FAN FraserPresident, Judge Linda Davis, was invited back to the White House today to sit in on discussions regarding what the administration is doing to make health care more affordable, Medicare questions and other issues regarding the opioid crisis. We are so proud to have FAN represented in Washington D.C.- January 16th
FAN Macomb hosted a Narcan training. All attendees received free narcan to take home.- January 16th
FAN Okemos board member P. Pavona attended the Ingham County Board Associations young lawyer’s mixer for Eaton and Ingham FAN—January 11th
FAN Nortwest Wayne County, President Professor Rousseau gave a presentation to at-risk youth at the Wayne Youth Assistance Program on regarding the dangers of drug abuse and addiction January 4th
FAN Nortwest Wayne County, President Professor Rousseau attended an “angel training” for the FAN Hope Not Handcuffs program in Taylor hosted by Judge Geno Salomone.- January 4th
FAN Nortwest Wayne County, Jacki McGowan Brian had a meeting with the Western Wayne Police Chiefs- January 2018
FAN Nortwest Wayne County, President Professor Rousseau, is in the process of organizing a half-day opioid conference that will take place in Lansing on February 15, 2018. She will be a speaker at the event and has recruited five additional speakers, including Judge Linda Davis, who chairs Governor Snyder’s Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Commission; Tish Vincent, Director of the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program of the State Bar of Michigan; Brandy McMillion, Assistant US Attorney, and two people in recovery from opioid addiction. -January 2018
2017 Speaking Engagements & Events
FAN Grandrapids, Jeanne Kapenga, M.D. was interviewed for the Rockford Public Schools student media video clip highlighting the opioid epidemic- December 2017
FAN Grandrapids was mentioned in the Michigan Dental Association monthly magazine with Norm Palm, MS, DDS on FAN's efforts the Opioid Epidemic- December 2017
FAN NW Wayne County, Dara Cockrum, attended Lincoln Park Schools Prevention Program meeting with Judge Greg Clifton and Lincoln Park School Staff in Lincoln Park, Michigan- December 20th
FAN Okemos board/advisory board members coordinated efforts with others within the community to provideProject Assert; utilizing Peer Recovery Coaches in the ED. This Emergency Department intervention plan is funding a pilot program via a Peer Recovery Coach approach to assist with local efforts to address addiction. The coaches Began working in the Sparrow, McLaren and St Lawrence Emergency departments in November. Their job responsibility is to engage and support individuals who present with a substance use disorder—and an emphasis is placed on those individuals admitted for opiate overdose reversal. Special Kudos to E. Spence, and D. Smith (and their teams) for their diligent efforts.-2017 Best Accomplishment
FAN SW Oakland/Livingston FAN presenting to all South Lyon High School Health Classes with speakers in recovery led by board member therapist Denise Barney.- December 15th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten, Tina Dinnan and Tim Brady attended the Lapeer Chamber of Commerce afterhours mixer. – December 2017
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, Karen Wood, Kathy Bartz, Willie Kalousdian, Ryan Zemke, Kelley Nahas and Judge Linda Davis met with representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan regarding a potential grant. – December 20th
FAN NW Wayne County, Dara Cockrum, attended Downriver FAN ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ meeting held in Taylor, Michigan- December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County, Lauren Rousseau, attended Downriver FAN ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ meeting held in Taylor, Michigan. - December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County, Lauren Rousseau, presented awareness materials to Wayne Youth Assistance Program students. Audience of approximately 20 students. Advisors present. Held in Wayne, Michigan. - December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County, Brian Spitsberge, attended Downriver FAN ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ meeting held in Taylor, Michigan- December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County, Catherine Zeni, attended Downriver FAN ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ meeting held in Taylor, Michigan- December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County, Andrew Hopson, attended Downriver FAN ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ meeting held in Taylor, Michigan- December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County, Andrew Hopson, presented awareness materials to Wayne Youth Assistance Program students. Audience of approximately 20 students. Advisors present. Held in Wayne, Michigan.- December 19th
FAN NW Wayne County, Jacqueline McGowan, attended Downriver FAN ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ meeting held in Taylor, Michigan- December 19th
AN Macomb Judge Linda Davis and David Clayton presented to the Nursing Leadership Team at McLaren Macomb Hospital. – December 19th
FAN SW Oakland/Livingston FAN is part of a presentation/information evening for parents of both Middle Schools- December 19th
FAN Okemos board members Judge D. Allen and P. Pavona attended an educational session in Okemos on a pilot program being offered in Ingham County—spearheaded by retired Judge H. Hoffman. Cooperative venture for long term housing specific to drug/sobriety court clients—with an emphasis on/for those struggling with opiate addiction. - December 14th
FAN Lapeer held their FAN forum with the focus of the meeting was to remember those lost, encourage those still struggling and celebrate with those in recovery. Recovery Speaker Nicole and her mother shared their story. Several others shared their stories as well. - December 14th
FAN Lapeer, Tina Dinnan attended the Operation RX Community in Crisis Conference in Macomb County- December 13th
FAN Okemos board member E. Spense presented in Lansing to the MDHHS HIV/STDI division on accessing SUD treatment in their region—December 12th.
FAN NW Wayne County, Brian Spitsbergen, attended meeting with Judge Greg Clifton and Dara Cockrum (Northwest Wayne FAN) regarding Lincoln Park Schools Prevention Program in Lincoln Park, Michigan- December 11th
FAN NW Wayne County, Dara Cockrum attended meeting with Judge Greg Clifton and Brian Spitsbergen (Northwest Wayne FAN) regarding Lincoln Park Schools Prevention Program in Lincoln Park, Michigan- December 11th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis attended a roundtable discussion with The Children’s Hospital Foundation to discuss community efforts to help children and young adults. – December 8th
FAN NW Wayne County, Dara Cockrum, attended Dr. Corey Waller’s presentation sponsored by Monroe Opioid Task Force in Monroe, Michigan- December 5th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan presented at the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) National Law Enforcement Summit in Boston, MA. – December 5th & 6th
FAN Macomb Willie Kalousdian was the guest speaker at the Romeo forum. – December 5th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis spoke to McLaren Macomb Hospital about providing Hope Not Handcuffs information to their overdose and substance use patients. – December 4th
FAN Lapeer, Pegg Patten participated in the Lapeer Christmas parade representing FAN. - December 2nd
FAN Macomb Ryan Zemke presented at the Wayne County District Judges Association. – December 1st
FAN Okemos board member J. Bessonen presented at the “court to schools” educational session at Holt High school,
Holt Mi—November 30th
FAN Okemos board member D. Allen presented at the Michigan Sheriff’s Associations annual seminar, Lansing Mi---November 30th
FAN Okemos Board Members E. Spence, M. Hull, and P. Pavona took part in the all chapters quarterly call in/web meeting—November 29th
FAN Macomb Dr. Anthony Colucci, Ken Daniels and David Clayton spoke to Novi High School athletes about each of their unique experiences with addiction. – November 29th
FAN Macomb hosted the Quarterly All Chapter Web Conference. – November 29th
FAN Lapeer Tina participated in the Quarterly All Chapter Web Meeting. – November 29th
FAN Macomb David Clayton presented FAN and Hope Not Handcuffs to the UAW Local 600. – November 29th
FAN Okemos board members E. Spence and P. Pavona and advisory member D. Smith attended the Rapid Response community meeting, Mason Mi—November 27th
FAN Macomb Dr. Daniel Salvasi, Tiffany Morelli, RN and Peter Hudson were the guest speakers at the Fraser forum. Dr. Salvasi discussed surgery and the opioid crisis. Tiffany Morelli spoke about her experiences with addiction and overdose as an ER Nurse. Peter Hudson spoke about his experiences with addiction and overdose in the ER and as a Detroit Firefighter. Over 130 people attended – November 21st
FAN Macomb John Matarella taught a Narcan training class. Free Narcan was distributed to the attendees. – November 21st
FAN Macomb Volunteer, Terri Braden, manned a FAN information table at a Drug Awareness and Testimony event held at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church. – November 19th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis and Lisa Boska attended the Downriver Forum to present Hope Not Handcuffs. – November 16th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan met with SHAR Macomb and New Oakland about possibly partnering and creating a new substance use program. – November 15th
FAN Macomb held a New Angel training at Christ Church Fraser. Approximatly 50 new angels joined the HNH team – November 11th
FAN Lapeer Tim Brady had an information table at the health expo event hosted by Rebekah’s Health Store. Rebekah gave the Lapeer Chapter a donation of $885. – November 11th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan was a guest speaker at the Macomb NA Conference. – November 10th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented at the Great Lakes Bay Region inaugural family forum University Center Mi—November 9th
FAN Lapeer The monthly forum was held at St. Matthews. Pegg Patten and Dan Basey shared tips for handling the stress of the holiday season. – November 9th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis, Lisa Boska, Judge Salomone and Chief Blair met with the Downriver Chapter regarding Hope Not Handcuffs in Wayne County. – November 7th
FAN Macomb Scott Steenburgh was the guest speaker at the Romeo forum. – November 7th
FAN Macomb President, Judge Linda Davis spoke on behalf of FAN at the Royal Oak Church event; Clean Comedy for a Cause benefiting FAN. Several Board members and FAN supporters attended. The night raised almost $900 for FAN – November 3rd
FAN Macomb Kenny Spear was the key not speaker at Healthy Chesterfield while Wendie Lowe and Terri Braden manned the FAN information table. – November 2nd
FAN Macomb Director, Willie Kalousdian was a guest speaker at the Regional Pediatric Conference held at Wyndham Gardens in Sterling Heights. Willie touched on his personal story, facts and stats on addiction and the prescription drug epidemic, how to deal with patients in active addiction and preventative measures prior to that point – November 3rd
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented at the Eaton County FAN inaugural family forum, Charlotte Mi—November 2nd
FAN Macomb Kenny Spear was the key not speaker at Healthy Chesterfield. FAN had an informational table there for the attendees. – November 2nd
FAN Okemos Advisory Member J. Kepenga attended legislative session in Lansing Mi, -November 2nd
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, Judge Linda Davis and FAN Grandrpaids President Jeanne Kapenga were present at the Capital Opioid Education Forum in in Lansing. Rep. Winnie Brinks invited FAN to coordinate an expert speaker panel for education for legislators and their staff only. The November 2 event was hugely successful, with a request to repeat it. February 8 is the current date pending; will be similar format, including updates. – November 2nd
FAN Okemos Board Member D. Allen presented at the Hold Lions Club, Holt Mi—November 2nd
FAN Macomb Phil Pavona and David Clayton presented to parents, community leaders and students at Garden City High School. – November 1st
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented at Napoleon High School, Napoleon Mi—November 1st
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan testified before the FDA Advisory Committee to advocate for the approval of CAM2038 Buprenorphine Depot for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. – October 31st
FAN Macomb was present at the MCOSA Community Forum “Opioid Crisis in Macomb County, Impact and Response” held at MISD. – October 30th
FAN SW Oakland/Livingston FAN presentation to St. Joseph Church youth group and parents.- October 2017
FAN Lapeer Tina Dinnan and Brenda Ruddock passed out candy and FAN information at the Halloween Treat Walk in downtown Lapeer. – October 28th
FAN Okemos Board Members J. Bessonen and P. Pavona and advisory board member G. Dagner presented at the Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge Mi—October 27th.
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis was at The White House to attend President Trump’s signing of the Executive Order declaring the Opioid Epidemic a Public Health Emergency. – October 26th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan attended a meeting with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and My Life Recovery Centers where they discussed paying for longer inpatient stays for people with Substance Use Disorder. – October 25th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented in Pentwater Mi to interested parties from Oceana County regarding potential of a FAN chapter—October 25th.
FAN Lapeer Cheri Pfeiffer attended an information sharing event sponsored by the Lapeer County Commissioners where she shared information about FAN and Hope Not Handcuffs. – October 23rd
FAN Macomb Hosted a Drug Impact Panel for participants who have been ordered by the Courts to attend. – October 23rd
FAN Macomb was one of four charties to present at the Thrivent Financial Event. It was an event for Thrivent stakeholders to find resources and learn more about how you can give back. FAN received support for Kyle's house Sunday dinners and also for the Hope Not Handcuffs angel kits supplies. – October 23rd
FAN Lapeer Vickie Phelps did a presentation at the Imlay City Senior Center about safe disposal of medications and provided a Deterra bucket to collect unused medications. – October 19th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented at the newly created Down River Fan inaugural family forum---October 19th.
FAN SW Oakland/Livingston FAN attended curriculum nights with FAN information table at both Centennial and Millennium Middle Schools- October 2017
FAN SW Oakland/Livingston FAN attended South Lyon High School curriculum night with FAN information table.- October 2017
FAN Macomb John Mattarella taught a Narcan training class. Free Narcan was distributed to the attendees. – October 17th
FAN Macomb David Clayton appeared on Flashpoint, WDIV Channel 4’s weekly hot topic program to discuss the Opioid epidemic. – October 15th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona was interviewed by Mary Beth Crain from Oceana County for a 3 part newspaper series to be published prior to a community forum on the opiate crisis and potential of a local FAN chapter—October 13th.
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis and Katie Donovan presented Hope Not Handcuffs to the Staff of the 52-4 District Court in Troy. – October 13th
FAN Lapper The monthly forum was held at St. Matthews. Rose Reiz did a presentation about hypnotherapy as a pain management alternative. – October 12th
FAN Macomb 6th annual FAN Fall Fest was held with over 1,000 guests in attendance at Penna’s of Sterling Heights. This year’s event featured Hope Not Handcuffs. – October 10th
FAN Lapeer Vickie Phelps manned an information table at the Women’s Expo event sponsored by McLaren Hospital. – October 5th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten attended the Forgotten Man Ministries banquet and provided information about FAN and Hope Not Handcuffs. – October 5th
FAN Okemos Board Members Judge D. Allen and P. Pavona presented at the Okemos Lutheran Church in Okemos---October 5th
FAN Macomb David Clayton represented FAN at the Macomb County Blue Cross Community Advisory Council Meeting. – October 4th
FAN Lapeer attended the Community Collaborative Meeting. – October 4th
FAN Lapeer Tina Dinnan and Pegg Patten attended a community information sharing event at the Free Methodist Church in Lapeer. Information about FAN and Hope Not Handcuffs was shared. – October 1st
FAN Macomb provided resources to attendees at the RIFFFEST help at DTE Music Theater. Many in attendance were provided with resources on addiction and support– September 29th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis participated in a roundtable discussion at The White House with Melania Trump, Kellyanne Conway,Tom Price and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who chairs a presidential commission on drug abuse and opioids. - September 28th
FAN Okemos Board member A. Lick presented at the Sparrow Pain symposium event—East Lansing Mi.— September 28th
FAN Okemos Board Member P. Pavona presented on “Drug Abuse in The Community”, Beaumont Hospital Troy Mi. – September. 28th
FAN Macomb Phil Pavona, Tiffany Morelli and David Clayton presented to the Parish of Nurses at Troy Beaumont. – September 28th
FAN Okemos Board member A. Lick presented at the BCBS Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Academy in Lansing- Mi September 27th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan testified before the House of Representatives for 2 Senate Bills. – September 27th
FAN Okemos Board Member E. Spence and advisory member J. Kapenga attended the State-wide SUD conference at the Lansing Center—September 25th and 26th
FAN Lapeer Vickie Phelps participated in a grant writing class through Michigan State University. –
September 25th -26th
FAN Macomb attended the Resource Fair held at St. Joseph’s Chaldean Catholic Church. Many communiyt members were in attendance and FAN provided them with infromation on addicition support resources. – September 24th
FAN Macomb along with FA and Tomorrow a Better Day had resources available to the attendees at CARE of Southeast Michigan’s Ride for Recovery. – September 23rd
FAN Lapeer Vickie Phelps manned an information table at the Lapeer Senior Celebration. A Deterra
bucket was available and we collected over 600 pills. – September 22nd
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, David Clayton and Mark Rudolph took part in project at the University of Michigan Arts and Music Department. The students will be taking their stories and creating a musical performance based on them. – September 22nd
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan did a podcast with Beyond Hope based in Seattle. The focus was on family in recovery – September 20th
FAN Lapeer Tina Dinnan and Pegg Patten attended a community outreach event in Sanilac County
featuring speaker Randy Grimes. – September 20th
FAN Macomb Fraser’s monthly form featured a panel of speakers regarding Hope Not Handcuffs. The panel consisted of two parents who lost children to overdose, two Hope Not Handcuffs Angels, two Hope Not Handcuffs participants, Lisa Pettis and George Rouhib from the Fraser Department of Public Safety, Sargent Baron Brown of the Ferndale Police Department. Over 100 community members attended the meeting – September 19th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis was a featured speaker along with Andre Johnson a Detroit Recovery Project’s Townhall Meeting. – September 19th
FAN Macomb John Mattarella taught a free Narcan training class where attendees were taught how to recognize an overdose and how to administer Narcan. After the class, each attendee was given a free Narcan kit. Over 50 attendee were trained and given Narcan – September 19th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten and Tim Brady manned a booth at the Almont Heritage Festival. Several community members attended– September16th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis and Katie Donovan spoke at Rock N’ Resources along with Randy Grimes and Jeannie Richards. Hope Not Handcuffs had Angels in attendance to help anyone looking for substance use treatment. – September 16th
FAN Lapeer Gary Austin did a presentation on Narcan at the monthly forum. – September 14th
FAN Macomb Held a training class for new Angels for Hope Not Handcuffs. Over 50 more new Angels were in attendace – September 14th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan met with John Beeding to assist in setting up partnerships and referrals in for his new sober living home in Macomb County- September
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis sat on a Panel of addiction professionals through The Institute for the Advancement of Behavioral Healthcare at The Capital Grille in Troy. – September 12th.
FAN Macomb WDIV Channel 4 news featured a special that ran all day regarding opioid addiction in Michigan. Katie Donovan was interviewed live on the air and she had a web chat going all day with David Clayton. Channel 4 featured a story on Hope Not Handcuffs and had a live phone bank running all day. FAN volunteers manned the phones along with Brighton Center for Recovery and CARE of Southeast Michigan. – September 6th
FAN Macomb Michael White was the speaker at Romeo’s monthly forum. Michael served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years and he shared his story of recovery with over 25 years clean and sober. – September 5th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis, Katie Donovan and CARE of Southeast Michigan met with the CEOs and Presidents of Henry Ford, McLaren Macomb, St. Johns Macomb and Beaumont hospitals to discuss the possibility of rolling out Hope Not Handcuffs in the hospitals and to educate the staff on addiction. – September 1st.
FAN SW Oakland/Livingston FAN attended curriculum nights with FAN information table at both Centennial and Millennium Middle SchoolsFAN Lapeer Tim Brady, Brenda Ruddock and Pegg Patten attended an after-hours mixer for the Lapeer
Chamber of Commerce. Pegg shared information about Hope Not Handcuffs and the upcoming Narcan
training at the monthly forum. Pegg also encouraged members to watch the Channel 4 special coverage
of the opioid crisis in Michigan. – September 1 st
FAN Macomb attended the International Overdose Awareness Vigil at Christ Church Fraser on Thursday, August 31st. Several hundred attended the event hosted by FA, Tomorrow a Better Day, Christ Church Fraser and FAN. It was a beautiful tribute to those loved ones we lost too soon in our community to an overdose. - August 31st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution in
collaboration with Barry County Drug Task Force National Overdose Prevention Day, Barry County - August 31st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to
Mattawan Schools, Van Buren County - August 30th
FAN Macomb shared FAN and HNH resources at The Opiate and Heroin Awareness Campaign of Hope at Ford Sterling Axle Plant. – August 29th
FAN Macomb hosted a Drug Impact Panel for Court ordered participants. This month’s panel consisted of Anthony Mattarella, Matt Schiller and Linda Taylor. -August 29th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County - August 28th
FAN Macomb , Executive Vice President, Katie Donovan and Roseville's Chief of Police, Chief Berlin held a meetign regarding a potential door knocking program. August 22nd
FAN Lapeer, Vickie Phelps manned an information table at a Farmer’s Market in Genesee County. She
had an opportunity to speak about addiction, share her story and share information verbally about FAN. Hundres
of community members were in attendance– August 19th
FAN Lapeer, Pegg Patten The Lapeer Female Citizen of the Year, represented Lapeer FAN as the Grand Marshal in
the Lapeer Days Parade. – August 19th
FAN Lapeer held their 4th Run Drugs out of Town event. 200 participants were involved in the event. – August 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly Community Forum, Kalamazoo County- August 21st
FAN Lapeer had an information booth at the Lapeer Days Festival. Information about FAN, Operation RXand Hope Not Handcuffs was made available. August 18th -20th
FAN Macomb was present at the Live Rite’s Battle of the Bands. Angel Coordinator, Lisa Boska shared HNH and FAN materials to several of the attendees at the event. – August 19th
FAN Southwest Michigan held monthly Community Forum, Berrien County - August 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County - August 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Sacred
Heart Serenity Hills Rehab, Berrien County - August 17th
FAN Montcalm/Ionia The Greenville meeting was held where Ken Baker of Soaring Above Teen Center
shared his story about going from being in a gang and dealing drugs to becoming the founder of Soaring
Above to keep kids off the streets and clean. – August 17th
FAN Macomb Fraser’s monthly forum consisted of a panel of three people in recovery and a father who lost his son to overdose. Q&A was allowed at the end of the discussion. – August 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented to the Cassopolis City Commission, Cass County, August 14th
FAN Macomb, Narcan Trainer, John Matarella trained approximately 40 people about how to recognize an overdose and how to Narcan. Evzio autoinjectors and nasal spray were distributed for free for all attendees. – August 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County - August 14th
FAN Macomb was the sole beneficiary from the Little Camille’s and The New Baltimore Chamber of Commerce fundraiser called Music by the Ba. Kelley Nahas, Erin Whitkopf and Jen Busuito worked the FAN table. Lisa Wood and her sweet daughter Isabella worked the lemonade stand, in which all proceeds went to Hope Not Handcuffs. – August 12th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Interfaith Homes, Kalamazoo County - August 10th
FAN Macomb Erin Whitkopf was interviewed by WDIV with a Hope Not Handcuffs participant that she assisted in finding treatment. Segment to air on September 5th-6th during their special “Opioid Nation: An American Epidemic”. – August 10th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to Open
Doors Housing Association, Kalamazoo County - August 9th
Kim Prowse, Representative from the Region 10 PHIP, was the featured speaker at the monthly forum.Kim met with the Board prior to the meeting to answer questions about placement referrals and gaps inservices. – August 10th
FAN Macomb Diane Engardio, Katie Donovan, Judge Linda Davis and Kelley Nahas, along with NW Wayne County FAN Board Members: Brian Spitsbergen and Lauran Rouseau had a conference call regarding a potential Hope Not Handcuffs program in Wayne County. – August 10th
FAN Macomb Erin Whitkopf shared many resources and a FAN table at the Sterling Heights Police Department’s National Night Out. Several community members were present. – August 8th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan met with Chief Berlin from the City of Roseville to discuss a potential Door Knocking Program. – August 8th
FAN Macomb Erin Whitkopf, Lisa Boska, Kelley Nahas, Diane Engardio and Katie Donovan attended a meeting with the Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse regarding Hope Not Handcuffs. – August 8th
FAN Macomb was present at the WRIF Rockin Golf Outing. Kelley Nahas and Erin Whitkopf shared many FAN and HNH resources to the attendees. – August 7th
FAN Macomb was present at the North Gratiot Cruise. Angel Coordinator, Lisa Boska share many FAN and HNH resources to attendees at the event– August 5th
FAN Lapeer Michelle and Mike Grappin hosted an information table at the Lost in the Woods musicevent at Torzewski Park in Lapeer. – August 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Kalamazoo County Drug Task Force meeting, Kalamazoo County - August 4th
FAN Macomb was present at the Operation RX Steering Committee Meeting. – August 4th
August 4th FAN Montcalm/Ionia forum was held. State Trooper Kevin Sweeny presented the Michigan
State Police’s Angel Program. Dr. Nancy Dettmann presented about addiction, recovery progress and
MAP’s and Deputies Strauble and Casul spoke about programs in Ionia County jails. – August 3rd
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County - August 3rd
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Sacred
Heart Serenity Hills Rehab, Berrien County- August 3rd
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to Center
for Healing Sturgis, St. Joseph County - August 3rd
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten attended the Community Collaborative Meeting and shared information about the upcoming Run Drugs out of Town event. – August 2nd
FAN Southwest Michigan tables at the annual Take Back the Night- August 1st
FAN Macomb Andrew Hanus presented at the monthly forum for Romeo held at The Masonic Lodge. Several communites were in attendance to hear Andrew's journey with addiction. – August 1st
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten had an opportunity to speak with Representative Paul Mitchell about the
impact changes in Medicaid could have in treatment access for those seeking help with their addiction.
She invited him to attend our September meeting to hear the stories and concerns of families. – August
FAN Lapeer Lapeer FAN was again the featured charity for the Lapeer Car Show. Pegg Patten distributed information regarding FAN and Operation RX. We received $221 because of the 50/50 raffle held by the DBA. - July 31st
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Professional Counselor’s Meeting, Berrien County - July 28th
FAN Macomb, Lisa Boska, presented Hope Not Handcuffs to the Building Community Partners. Several people wre in attendance to learn more about this initiative. – July 27th
FAN Okemos VP, P. Pavona, presented via phone conference to interested parties in Newago county—re- potential chapter. -July 27th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten and Tina Dinnan participated in the quarterly meeting with FAN Fraser. - July 26th
FAN Isabella County, President Gonzalez, attended the Michigan Indian Elders Association Conference at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. She educated Tribal Elders about FAN, addiction, enabling, current FAN chapters and withdrawal symptoms. -July 26th
FAN Macomb Hosted the first All Chapter Web/Video Conference Meeting. Representation from 11 current chapters and one future FAN Chapter participated. – July 26th
FAN Okemos D. Allen, J. Barron and P. Pavona took part in FAN’s first quarterly video conference. – July 26th
FAN Lapeer FAN had an information table at the Eastern Michigan State Fair in Imlay City. - July 25-29th
FAN Macomb Anthony Mattarella, Chris Heron, Erin Whitkopf and Steve Isakovic spoke on FAN’s Drug Impact Panel at Christ Church, Fraser. – July 25th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County - July 24th
FAN Lapeer Tim Brady and Jessica Waldek had an information table at the Imlay City Blueberry Festival. - July 21-22nd
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten and Tina Dinnan attended the Wake-Up Lapeer breakfast at which time Tina shared information about Hope Not Handcuffs and promoted our Run Drugs out of Town event coming up on August 20th. Sponsorship information was shared and several businesses offered to place our run signs at their place of business. - July 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Sacred
Heart Serenity Hills Rehab, Berrien County - July 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County - July 20th
FAN Montcalm/Ionia, State Trooper Kevin Sweeny, presented the Michigan State Police’s Angel
Program at the Greenville meeting. Montcalm Sherriff Greg Sergula donated $1,000 to FAN & spoke
about programs in county jails and Dr. Nancy Dettmann presented about addiction, recovery progress
and MAP’s. – July 20th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan and Kelley Nahas met with Daniel Clements from 101.1 The WRIF to discuss future collaborations and sponsorship opportunities. – July 19th
FAN Okemos VP, P. Pavona, and advisory board member, L. Vail member, attended the Ingham Opioid Abuse Prevention Initiative task force in Lansing Mi- July 19th
FAN Macomb Kelley Nahas attended a meeting with the MCMCA regarding the 2017 MCMCA Golf fundraiser held in May to recap and begin planning for next year. – July 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution for the
Recovery Room, Van Buren County - July 18th
FAN Macomb Tommy Kraus (aka: Tommy Gunz) was the guest speaker at the monthly forum in Fraser. He present to over 100 attendees. – July 18th
FAN Lapeer Sara * from Channel 25 news interviewed Judge Barnard regarding the new program. -July 18th
FAN Lapeer the County Press ran an article about the new drug court that is being developed in Lapeer County. Judge Laura Barnard is spearheading the new drug court. - July 16th
FAN Macomb held their annual Run Drugs Out of Town event. Over 30 vendors, 100 sponsors and 2,300 people in attendance. – July 15th
FAN Lapeer at our regular FAN meeting Diane Welker, a nurse practioner spoke on Pain Management and covered topics of dependency and addiction. - July 13th
FAN Lapeer Cheri Pfeiffer and Brenda Nuz did an interview with Channel 25 reporter Andrea Chodnicki. The interview highlighted the opioid epidemic and the need for treatment resources. Hope not Handcuffs was also highlighted. - July 13th
FAN Macomb David Clayton presented Hope Not Handcuffs to The Clinton Township Area Optimist Club at their monthly meeting. – July 12th
FAN Montcalm/ Ionia and The Montcalm Prevention Collaborative trained community members about how
to recognize and overdose and use Narcan. – July 12th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Bim’s
Birthday Bash Music Festival, Van Buren County - July 11th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County - July 10th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan, Kelley Nahas, Lisa Boska and Erin Whitkopf met to discuss streamlining procedures for Hope Not Handcuffs. – July 10th
FAN Lapeer was the designated charity for the Lapeer Car Show. Pegg Patten distributed information regarding FAN. $64 was received because of the 50/50 drawing held by the Lapeer DBA. - July 10th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County- July 6th
FAN Southwest Michigan presented about FAN and overdose prevention to Paw Paw Lions Club, Van
Buren County - July 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to
Cassopolis OBGYN, Cass County - July 5th
FAN Macomb Lisa Boska and Keith Messervy presented Hope Not Handcuffs to The Green Party of Macomb. – July 5th
FAN Montcalm/ Ionia community members were trained about how to recognize an overdose and how
to use Narcan. – June 30th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to St.
Joseph County Drug Task Force Group, St. Joseph County - June 29th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution Loaves
and Fishes Food Bank, Kalamazoo County - June 28th
FAN Macomb, Erin Whitkopf attended the McLaren Macomb Medical Education Luncheon for new Residents at the hospital. – June 28th
FAN Macomb, Executive VP and Co Founder of the Hope Not Handcuffs Initiative, Katie Donovan, received a Leadership Award from PAARI in Boston, MA. for all her work with the HNH program. Over 250 guests were in attendance from across the United States, including Richard Bau, the White House Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), – June 28th
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona, presented to Hayes Green Beach Hospital In Eaton County Mi. - June 27th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County - June 26th
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona, presented to interested community members regarding an Eaton county chapter of FAN - June 26th
FAN Macomb Hope Not Handcuffs Angels and Alumni marched in the Bay Rama Parade in New Baltimore. – June 25th
FAN Macomb Erin Whitkopf manned the FAN table for an event put on by the Hispanic Coalition of Macomb at St. Francis Maximilian in Ray, MI. – June 25th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten, Tim Brady and Vickie Phelps attended the Color our Community With Hope walk in Imlay City. Pegg promoted Lapeer’s Run Drugs Out of Town. Vickie Phelps shared her son’s story, presented Hope Not Handcuffs and talked about her involvement as an Angel with the program. – June 24th
FAN Lapeer Tim Brady, Brenda Ruddock and Pegg Patten attended the Lapeer Chamber After Hours Mixer to provide information about the Run Drugs out of Town event. – June 22nd
FAN Lapeer Brenda Ruddock, Tina Dinnan and Tim Brady manned an information table at Lapeer Family Fun Day. Information about FAN and Run Drugs Out of Town was distributed. – June 22nd
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan accepted a donation from The Shelby Macomb Kiwanis Club for Hope Not Handcuffs. – June 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to the
Charles Group Security, Kalamazoo County -June 21st
FAN Macomb An Angel training for Hope Not Handcuffs was held at Christ Church. – June 21st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to
Calhoun County Health Department, Calhoun County - June 20th
FAN Macomb The Fraser Forum was held at Christ Church. Bonnie Garschagen-Phillips was the featured speaker. – June 20th
FAN Macomb CARE of Southeastern Michigan celebrated their 40th Anniversary at the Care for a Taste event at The General Motors Heritage Center and FAN was one of many distinguished honorees. Linda Davis, Kathy Bartz, Mike May, Chelsea Gannon and Tiffany Morelli were in attendance. – June 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution for Pills
Anonymous, Calhoun County - June 17th
FAN Macomb A group of dedicated volunteers and board members placed Run Drugs Out of Town signs across Macomb County to advertise for the Run – June 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution for
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health, Kalamazoo County - June 16th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County, June 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Sacred
Heart Serenity Hills Rehab, Berrien County - June 15th
FAN Montcalm/ Ionia had a Social & Recap at the Greenville forum. – June 15thFAN Macomb Board Meeting was held. – June 15th
FAN Macomb Diane Engardio presented Hope Not Handcuffs at the ACHC FAN forum. June 14th
FAN Macomb Judge Linda Davis, Kathy Bartz, Katie Donovan, Kelley Nahas and Lisa Boska met with Sheriff Anthony Wickersham to discuss a recovery section at the Macomb County jail. – June 13th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County - June 13th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Community AIDS Resource Center, Kalamazoo County - June 13th
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona, met with/presented to interested parties in Macomb County regarding recovery coaching via jails/re-entry - June 13th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan met with Andrea Johnson to discuss Hope Not Handcuffs in Wayne County. – June 13th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Green
Gables Transitional Housing, Barry County-June 12th
FAN Macomb Katie Donovan toured a set of local sober living homes with the owner. – June 12th
FAN Lapeer Angel training for Hope Not Handcuffs Angels was held at St. Matthews. – June 8th
FAN Lapeer The monthly forum was held at St. Matthews Church. Officer Andy Wetzel from Lapeer City Police was the featured speaker. – June 8th
FAN Macomb was present at the 2017 Macomb County Leadership Graduation in support of Board member, Ryan Zemke-June 7th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten attended a Chamber Networking luncheon where she shared information about Hope Not Handcuffs and promoted the Run Drugs out of Town event scheduled for August 20th. – June 7th
FAN Macomb Romeo’s monthly forum was held at The Masonic Lodge. Erin Whitkopf was the featured speaker who discussed her family’s history with substance abuse and the importance of entire family’s recovery. – June 6th
FAN Grandrapids President, Jeanne Kapenga presented at the Western Michigan University Opioid Summit in Grand Rapids -June 6th
FAN Grandrapids President, Jeanne Kapenga was interviewed for the Grand Rapids Press/MLive-June 6th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to Pine
Rest, Kalamazoo County- June 5th
FAN Macomb Kathy Bartz attended the Blue Cross Macomb County CAC meeting. – June 5th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten did an interview on WMPC regarding the Hope Not Handcuffs program and the upcoming Angel training – June 5th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Sacred
Heart Serenity Hills Rehab, Berrien County - June 1st
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County- June 1st
FAN Montcalm/ Ionia Family support group was held. – June 1st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at The
Haven Recovery Center, Calhoun County MI. - May 31st
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution The
Recovery Center Opioid Awareness Group, Calhoun County MI.- May 31
FAN Fraser Katie Donovan spoke at the Lapeer Hope Not Handcuffs Angel Training and Press
Conference. – May 31
FAN Lapeer Angel training was held for Hope Not Handcuffs followed by a press conference. – May 31st
FAN Fraser Erin Whitkopf manned the FAN table at the BeneSys Wellness Fair in Troy. – May 25th
FAN Fraser Judge Linda Davis spoke at the MI Association of Treatment Court Professionals –
May 25th
FAN Lapeer Angel training was held for Hope Not Handcuffs with media coverage from ABC12. – May 25th
FAN Okemos Board member, P. Pavona, was recognized and received the “Home Town Hero” award from Modern Woodmen. Judge Allen, J. Lowe, and D. Smith also attended –May 24th
FAN Okemos Board members, A. Lick and P. Pavona, represented FAN in provided testimony to the MI. Legislative House on Bills 4403-4408 May 24th
FAN Okemos Board member, J. Besonen, attended the Mi Association of District Court Probation Officers annual conference –May 24th-26th
FAN Lapeer Pegg Patten and Vickie Phelps did a presentation to the Lapeer Rotary Club. Vickie shared her son’s story of how his addiction to prescription pain medication lead to his use of heroin and ultimately his death due to overdose. – May 23rd
FAN Fraser was the beneficiary of the Macomb County Medical Control Authority 2nd Annual Charity Golf Outing benefiting Hope Not Handcuffs at Gowanie Golf Club in Harrison Township.- May 22nd
FAN Lapeer the women in recovery support group was held. There were four women in attendance. Alexa McClelland was our recovery speaker. – May 22nd
FAN Fraser Freddy’s Bar and Grill hosted a fundraising event and donated the proceeds to Hope Not Handcuffs raising $2,600 for the cause. Many FAN Board members and Angel volunteers were in attendance along with some of the participants families. – May 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County MI, May 22 nd .
FAN Okemos board members, Judge D. Allen, P. Pavona and advisory members L. Vail and A. Emerson, were interviewed at different times throughout the month for an “all month opiate series” by WLNS TV 6.
FAN Lapeer Jessica Waldek manned an education table from 10 am - 2 pm at the Lapeer Community Mental Health Family Fun Day. – May 20th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Sacred
Heart Serenity Hills Rehab, Berrien County MI - May 19th.
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to Berrien
County Health Dept., Berrien County MI- May 19th .
FAN Fraser Katie Donovan presented Hope Not Handcuffs at the UFAM MI Rally and also had a table at the event in Lansing.-May 18th
FAN Okemos Board member, A. Lick, attended the Unite to Face Addiction rally in Lansing Mi –May 18th
FAN Montcalm & Ionia Greenville’s Family support group was held. – May 18th
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County - May 18th.
FAN Lapeer Angel training was held for Hope Not Handcuffs. – May 18th
FAN Okemos Board Member, P. Pavona, presented to students in Grass Lake Mi at Grass Lake High school—May 17th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution to Barry
County Posse, Barry County MI - May 17th .
FAN Okemos Advisory member, J. Kapenga, attended the Ingham opiate task force—May 17th
FAN Lapeer Cheri Pfeiffer met with staff from Region 10 PIHP regarding referrals for treatment via Hope Not Handcuffs. They are onboard and will make sure person’s handling calls are aware of the program and will do their best to help facilitate placements. – May 16th
FAN Okemos Board Member, P. Pavona, presented to parents in St Johns Mi—May 16th
FAN Fraser Judge Linda Davis spoke at Leadership Macomb. – May 16th
FAN Lapeer, Pegg Patten, Tina Dinnan, Tim Brady and Gloria Sherman attended the Lapeer County Foundation Gala as recipients of grant funding for our women’s program. We received $2,500 this year for the program. This is the second year in a row we have received funding from the Foundation. – May 16th
FAN Montcalm & Ionia had a table at Greenville Stop the Madness Drug Awareness Event. – May 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution for Union
City School staff, Calhoun County MI - May 15th
FAN Lapeer Michelle VanLaan, Lori Strength and Deputy Joe Davis did presentations to health classes at Kearsley Schools. – May 15th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at New
Buffalo High School, Berrien County MI -May 12th
FAN Southwest Michigan Presented at the annual Michigan Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Counselors Spring Conference, St. Johns Michigan - May 12th
FAN Lapeer’s monthly forum was held at St. Matthews and Danny Martinez, from the Salvation Army in Flint, was our featured speakers. He brought several men who are currently involved in the program to share their stories. – May 11th
AN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at
Gilmore Center rehab, Kalamazoo County, May 8th
FAN Okemos Board Member, P. Pavona, presented to over 300 attendees in Harris Mi to the “Upper Mi. S.A.V.E. conference May 8th
FAN Grandrapids President, Jeanne Kapenga presented to St. Mark's Episcopal Church Lecture Seminar series. Several were in attendance- May 7th
FAN Southwest Michigan provided Overdose Prevention education and Naloxone Distribution at Sacred
Heart Serenity Hills Rehab, Berrien County- May 4th.
FAN Southwest Michigan attended the Voice Change Hope Alliance Meeting, Berrien County - May 4th.
FAN Montcalm & Ionia Members had a presentation for local youth. – May 4th
FAN Lapeer The Annual Spring Fling was held at the Lapeer Country Club. Sam Price, from 1016 Recovery program was featured speaker and the event was covered in the County Press. – May 3rd & 4th
FAN Montcalm & Ionia Members attended the Grand Rapids monthly forum. – May 2nd
FAN Montcalm & Ionia Co-sponsored the Montcalm Recovery Symposium. Speakers were Dr. Rev, Jerrold T. Jones and Sandy K. Dettmann, MD. – April 29th
FAN Okemos Phil Pavona presented to the Edgewood Community Scholars in East Lansing, MI. – April 29th
FAN Lapeer Brenda Ruddock and Pegg Patten had information available at the Lapeer MSP Post during the Drug Take Back event. Lapeer FAN had the Deterra bucket available to be able to take the liquids and patches that were brought in as part of the Drug Take Back event. – April 29th
FAN Lapeer The Women’s Recovery group was held with four participants in attendance. – April 26th
FAN Northwest Wayne Chapter, President Lauren Rousseau attended the monthly board meeting of Home of New Vision, an addiction treatment agency in Ann Arbor, in her role as Vice-President of that board. April 26th
FAN Okemos Phil Pavona presented to the Coverys Insurance personnel and their community guests. The presentation was webcast to 5 other states. – April 25th
FAN Northwest Wayne Chapter Executive Secretary Angela Bogota shared her addiction and recovery story with over 180 students in five health cla