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Substance Use and the Power of Support

October 14-20, 2026 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Connection and relationship can make a difference in substance use and addiction. Guy Felicella, a renowned advocate and international speaker who has overcome a two-decade substance use disorder, passionately promotes harm reduction, trauma therapy, and faster access to treatment using his story of resilience and recovery. Learn how we can show care not just for our kids, but for the broader community impacted by substance use disorder.

We invite you to join the FamilySmart team and other families in a supportive space where your voice and perspective truly matter. Together, we’ll watch a video and share strategies to help navigate those hard moments, and focus on strengthening our understanding and connection with our kids.

Whether you have questions or unique ideas from your own journey, your contributions are a valuable part of our conversation. This inclusive, supported discussion is gently facilitated by a FamilySmart Family Peer Support Worker who understands the challenges we face as parents.

There are multiple sessions available:

  1. October 14, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
  2. October 20, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 

We are grateful for funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and our partnership with HeretoHelp.

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