Detailed Description of the Group: Addict 2 Addict; Family 2 Family will be holding get-to-know-you “H.E.L.L.O.” Peer Family Support Groups in five locations around Erie County, to introduce the community to its innovative peer approach. They’re designed to bring awareness, education, and support surrounding addiction to families who are struggling with a loved one’s addiction. Participants will learn about addiction from addicts in long-term recovery, sharing their experience, discovering how to set healthy boundaries, and, most importantly, the importance and “how-to” of self-care. There’s no cost to attend the event and addicts themselves are welcomed. The scheduled Peer Family Support Groups are as follows:
BUFFALO:
Every first Saturday of the month, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at:
Western New York Independent Living, Inc.
3108 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214
Every third Thursday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at:
Good Shepherd Community of Faith
187 Southside Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220
ANGOLA:
Every second Thursday of the month, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at:
Evans Volunteer Fire Company
8298 Erie Road, Angola, NY 14006
HAMBURG:
Every second Monday of the month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at:
Hamburg Village Community Center
107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075
Facilitator and contact information: More information is available from Addict 2 Addict, Family 2 Family on our 24 hours a day Hot line 716-836-2726, or by calling The Team Leader Gretchen Vinson at 716-836-0822 ext. 135. You can also contact the Family Support Stephanie Fitzpatrick at ext. 164.
(In Niagara County call the Addict 2 Addict 24 hour a day Hotline at 716-393-4333 or their Team Leader Desiree Wloodarek at 716-836-0822 ext. 232, for information on help with addiction and supports they provide.)