The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) is a dedicated support service for Family Members/Concerned Persons who are impacted by a relative’s substance misuse. http://www.fasn.ie
1. We are dedicated to developing, supporting and reinforcing the work of peer family support groups and believe in setting quality standards to ensure families have the very best support they can get.
2. By operating from strong community development principles we actively promote the inclusion, participation and empowerment of our members.
3. We represent the collective voice of families to raise awareness of associated problems of substance misuse and work for positive change in policy and practice for family members affected by addictive behaviour.
Our Goal is to assist families in the North East achieve a greater understanding of addiction, help them improve their quality of life and help them fulfil a positive role in the recovery of their loved one, should they choose to take it.