Family Addiction Support Network
Helping Families Help Themselves
Our Mission
Our goal is to assist families in the North East to achieve a greater understanding of addiction, the negative impact it
has had on their ability to engage with positive life opportunities and to help them improve their own quality of life
and if they choose to, help them fulfil a positive role in the recovery of their loved one.
Can You Help?
What we offer
24/7 Out of Hours Telephone Helpline
1-1 Support
5 Peer Led Support Groups
Access to Counselling
Access to Respite
Educational Programmes
FASN News & Eventsย
Press Release: Funding Crisis forcing FASN to close its doors permanently by July
A funding crisis is forcing the Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) to close its doors permanently by July.ย FASN was established in 2002 as a network of community members supporting others in the community who were affected by familial alcohol or drug use. After...
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FASNย International Family Drug Support Day: Stop the Stigma -ย 24th February 2021 Support the Family-Change the Outcome The aim of the International Family Drug Support Day is to not only to introduce people to the work of the Family Addiction Support Network but also...
Louth PPN Promotional Video featuring Gwen McKenna, FASN
Click to 9 minutes.19 seconds to hear Gwen McKenna outline the services FASN provide: https://youtu.be/Gme5yWPvLkg?t=559
Minister for the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD launches FASN Support Group Facilitator Guide at Virtual Book Launch
The Family Addiction Support Network are delighted to announce the launch of the book โCrossing the Threshold - A facilitatorโs guide to running developmental and support groupsโ.ย ย This took place on the 30thย September 2020 at 10am in The Hub, Lois Dubh, Armagh Road,...
FASN PRESS RELEASE: A Big Thank You to Communities Doing it for Themselves!
A Big Thank You to Communities Doing it for Themselves!This is the story of families in Ireland in 2020. How the power of the ordinary person mobilises communities and affects change by implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.The Family Addiction Support...
Press Release: Communities Doing It for Themselves!
Press Release: Communities Doing It for Themselves!There was great excitement at the Family Addiction Support Network premises last Friday 12th June in Dundalk as Gwen McKenna & Jackie McKenna welcomed Sinead Hussey RTE to showcase their Communities Doing It for...
Weekly Support Groups
Navan Support Group Online
Wednesday Evening, 7.30pm โ 9.30pm
Drogheda Support Group Online
Thursday Evening, 7.00pm โ 9.00pm
Dundalk Support Group Online
Thursday Evening, 7.30pm โ 9.30pm
Cavan Support Group Online
Monday Evening (except bank holidays), 7.30pm โ 9.30pm
Monaghan Support Group Online
Tuesday Evenings , 7.30pm โ 9.30pm
Crossing the Thresholdย
A facilitatorโs guide to running developmental and support groups
FASN calls for more Government support and funding for vital Addiction Support Servicesย
January 2020: Jackie McKenna, Project Coordinator FASN representing families and loved ones of people experiencing addiction issues and addressing Government at the “STAND TOGETHER”community rally in Drogheda Co. Louth to call for vital support and funding for addiction support services nationwide.ย
FASN Political Campaignย
โCommunities Doing It
For Themselvesโ
The actions of an addicted individual affect not only themselves, but those closest to them – their family, friends, loved ones and the wider community. Addiction can take its toll on everyone and FASN are calling on all TD’s and community leaders to pledge their support to FASN – who are currently providing much needed services and resources on a volunteer basis.ย
What do we need?
FASN are seeking a public pledge from all TD’s across all the parties to support & champion FASN, a community provider of support services for family members – wives, husbands, children, parents, grandparents, friends – all who are deeply affected by their loved one’s addiction and in NEED OF HELP.ย To learn more about what FASN are seeking….
What next?
Reach out and a Family Support Specialist will listen to you without judgement and in complete confidentially, answer your questions and talk to you about the possible next steps you can take –ย with our support.ย
Where to start?
Take the first step and reach out today.
Give us a call on 0429355251 / 0879046405ย
Email: info.fasn@gmail.comย
Spark Change Awards
FASN Shortlised
The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) is delighted to announce that their organisation has been shortlisted for the Spark Change Awards in the Campaigner, Storyteller, Includer and Connector categories.
The aim of the Spark Change Challenge Awards is the celebration of people and groups working across Ireland who are working towards making their communities socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.
WHAT FAMILY MEMBERS SAY
What is Addiction?
- Addiction is a complex disease, often chronic in nature, which affects the functioning of the brain and body.
- It also causes serious damage to families, relationships, schools, workplaces and neighbourhoods.
- The most common symptoms of addiction are severe loss of control, continued use despite serious consequences, preoccupation with using, failed attempts to quit, tolerance and withdrawal.
- Addiction can be effectively prevented, treated and managed by healthcare professionals in combination with family or peer support.
Drug Stigma & Shame:
- The truth is, addiction is a disease. A person with an addiction canโt โjust stopโ taking drugs. A drug or alcohol problem isnโt something to be ashamed aboutโitโs something to get help for.
- Stigma looms over parents or family members who have a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder. Insensitive and dehumanising words like โjunkieโ ย or โdruggieโ can and do sting. Far too often, society has a knee-jerk reaction to those struggling with an addiction disorder.
- What must be understood is that a drug or alcohol addiction is not a moral failing. Itโs a disease that requires professional treatment.
- Stigma causes guilt and shame and is the major component that prevents those experiencing addiction โ and their loved ones โ from seeking professional help.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
