get involved
Start a support group
Both by giving and getting support, participants in a "family and friends" support group become more confident, decisive, clear-thinking and emotionally resilient. If you can't find a support group to join, you can follow the example of others who have started their own. Which pathway appeals?
- Grassroots? Be the individual who puts out a notice inviting others in your situation to meet. If counselling is offered at a publicly funded treatment centre, the professional staff there may help you start and run the group.
- Parents Forever? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver operate this program. Here's how to bring it to your community.
- Parents in Action? FGTA members are currently revising the group leaders' handbook, although you may view the table of contents. For information about starting a Parents in Action group, drop us a note in e-mail or voice mail (604-454-1484).
Put the "fun" in "fundraiser"
If you have fundraising experience, or would like to get it, you could help us by holding a fundraising event for FGTA. Contact our Executive Director with your ideas.
Volunteers wanted
Volunteers keep our support groups going and do other valuable service. Please offer your time to FGTA.
Promote FGTA by joining
If you are the family member of an addicted person, joining FGTA can be a life-changing assertion of dignity and pride that strengthens you forever. If you have no children of your own, allying yourself with FGTA through membership is an equally clear demonstration of strength.
Educate others by joining
Your membership makes our Society's voice stronger every time we make the case for public funding of addiction treatment resources in British Columbia. Within your community, your voice as an FGTA member could make the case for parent support groups and other resources.
