Friends of Recovery - New Hampshire |
P.O. Box 704, Kingston, NH 03848 |
Peer - to - Peer Meeting Schedule: |
Atkinson Family Mediation & Juvenile Services 16 Academy Avenue, Atkinson Contact: Donna (603)362-9957 E-Mail: supportthepain@aol.com
2nd & 4th Wed. of month 6:00-8:00pm |
Claremont/Newport Trinity Church Broad St. Claremont Linda (603)543-4295 Email: Claremont@fornh-faster.org
1st Thursday of Month 6:30-8:00pm |
Concord/Bow For more information please contact Dolly (603)225-1179 Email: Concord@fornh-faster.org
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Gilmanton/Laconia For more information please contact Nancy (603)267-6769 Email: Gilmanton@fornh-faster.org
2nd & 4th Thu. of month 7:30-9:00pm
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Hampton Odyssey Academy & Recovery School 150 High Street, Hampton Contact: Charles (978)423-1222 Email: Hampton@fornh-faster.org
3rd Thursday of month 6:00-7:00pm |
Hinsdale Call for location information. Contact: Linda (603)336-5984 ext.126 Email: Hinsdale@fornh-faster.org |
Manchester Child and Family Services 99 Hanover St, Manchester Contact: Sue (603)224-3339 Susan (603)668-4859 Email: Manchester@fornh-faster.org
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm |
Nashua So. NH Medical Center - West Campus 29 Northwest Boulevard, Nashua Contact: Ann (603)930-5284 E-Mail: FasterNashua@aol.com
1st & 3rd Wed. of month 7:00-8:30pm |
Portsmouth Families First - Community Campus 100 Campus Drive (off Rt.1) Portsmouth Contact: Timothea (603)498-1226 Email: Portsmuoth@fornh-faster.org
1st Thursday of month 6:00-7:30 |
Wolfeboro For more information please contact Sharon (603)569-6958 Email: Wolfeboro@fornh-faster.org |
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Meeting times and dates are subject to change. Please contact the area facilitator for information especially if attending for the first time. |
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F.A.S.T.E.R Families Advocating for Substance abuse Treatment, Education & Recovery |
FASTER is an alliance of parents and families that have been personally impacted by adolescent substance use and/or addiction. Our Mission is to involve parents and youth in shaping services and supporting access to substance abuse education, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery. Our Goal is to provide peer support and participate in advocacy initiatives. We Believe the family voice is powerful and must be heard on the local, state and national level. As a grassroots organization for parents and guardians whose children may be involved in alcohol and/or other drug use or addiction, F.A.S.T.E.R: • Reaches out to individuals and families affected by substance use to connect them to resources. • Provides information and shares our experiences about the nature of substance abuse, the effectiveness of treatment and the value of recovery. • Advocates for policies and resources that support prevention, intervention, treatment and addiction recovery. |
What is Peer-to-Peer Support? |
Peer-to-peer support groups are groups of parents and caregivers whose children, teens and young adults are or were using alcohol and/or other drugs. The groups are facilitated by a parent/caregiver that has been trained in a nationally recognized model, and who have also experienced the issues related to having a young family member who is using drugs and alcohol. Learning and sharing with peers gives parents/caregivers a place to feel safe sharing their experiences, a place to learn to improve their coping skills, a place to learn more about the disease of addiction and recovery, and a place to find hope. Some groups offer educational opportunities by inviting speakers and using educational videos to learn more about issues they have identified as important. |
What are the principles of these support groups? |
Groups are: • Peer Facilitated • Confidential • Respectful of others’ views • Accepting that a substance abuse disorder is a treatable disease of the brain. • Free of charge |
The support groups are open to any parents or caregivers whose lives are affected by the drug and alcohol use of a young family member. |
Who can attend Peer-to-Peer Support Groups? |
F.A.S.T.E.R PEER-TO-PEER PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS |
