Face Addiction Now is a nonprofit organization that connects individuals and families impacted by substance use with no-cost programs and resources. By coordinating care and offering practical support, we help people build stability and provide resources that leads to long-term recovery.
We recognize that a sustainable solution requires coordination and collaboration with law enforcement, first responders, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and individuals we serve.
Face Addiction Now works to prevent drug use before it starts, reduce overdose fatalities, and connect individuals with treatment options that lead to long-term recovery. Through a range of no-cost programs, education, and services, FAN offers consistent guidance from early intervention through sustained recovery. We provide trusted information and practical tools to help individuals and families find stability, while shifting public understanding of substance use through trained professionals with real-world experience and solutions.
Face Addiction Now, formerly known as Families Against Narcotics (FAN), was founded in 2007 following the tragic deaths of two young individuals due to heroin in Fraser, Michigan. That year, the area experienced 30 heroin-related overdoses—each one a devastating loss that galvanized local residents into action. A group of committed individuals came together with a shared goal: to address substance use head-on and offer real solutions.
The first meeting was held at Christ United Methodist Church, where nearly 100 attendees filled the basement—families, local officials, law enforcement, and individuals personally impacted by substance use. They came to share experiences, ask difficult questions, and find direction. That meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative effort to confront addiction and develop practical ways to help others.
Today, as Face Addiction Now, we continue that work with a broader focus. Now a statewide nonprofit, we provide a wide range of services across Michigan to individuals seeking recovery, regardless of location or insurance coverage.
