FAN Washtenaw County Chapter

10/06/2026

💙 Stronger Together — FREE Virtual Support Group 💙

Looking for connection, encouragement, or support? Join us tomorrow evening for the Stronger Together virtual support group.

Stronger Together meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month and is FREE to attend. All are welcome! 💙

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
💻 Join via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/82363370590
Meeting ID: 823 6337 0590

Please share with anyone who may benefit from support, connection, and community. 💙

09/30/2026

💜 As National Recovery Month Comes to a Close… 💜

As September comes to an end, our commitment to recovery continues.
Recovery is possible. Hope is powerful. And no one should have to walk this journey alone.

This month, we celebrated the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery, honored the families and loved ones who stand beside them, and recognized the communities that make healing possible.
At Washtenaw Face Addiction Now, we believe that connection saves lives, recovery deserves to be celebrated, and everyone deserves a chance to thrive.
National Recovery Month may be ending, but our mission continues every single day. Together, we can break the stigma, build stronger communities, and remind those still struggling that hope and help are always within reach.

💜 Recovery is possible for everyone. 💜

09/28/2026

✍️ TONIGHT: FREE Creative Writing for Recovery Workshop!

Join Washtenaw FAN tonight, Monday, September 28 from 6:00–8:00 PM, for a free, supportive online Creative Writing for Recovery workshop led by Julie Marjouw.

Tonight’s workshop will explore inspiration through nature and how writing can help us reconnect with our bodies, imagination, and emotions while supporting healing and self-expression. 🌿

No writing experience is necessary!

💻 Online and FREE
🕕 Tonight, 6:00–8:00 PM

👉 Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TfITRqv-S5Km59Ii3ZyGRg #/registration

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 💚

09/24/2026

🌿 REMINDER — FREE Wellness Fair TOMORROW! 🌿

Join Washtenaw Face Addiction Now (FAN) tomorrow, Friday, September 25 from 4–7 PM, for a FREE Mini Wellness Fair at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor.

Stop by for some or all of the activities! We’ll have FREE Hepatitis C & HIV testing, blood pressure screenings, community resources and giveaways, healthy snacks, naloxone training and distribution, and more.

🕓 4:30 PM: Naloxone Training & Distribution
🕔 5:00 PM: FAN Programs + Hep C Initiative: Identify, Treat & Cure
🧘 6–7 PM: Seated Wellness Workshop — Yoga, Acupressure & Meditation

The event is FREE and open to adults!

🩺 Hep C testing requires registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0OO9T2oUHOF-9Mkj7xe7yCjiwbOMxIqRjwBU1SoEubGBsaw/viewform?usp=send_form

Please share and help us spread the word! 💚

09/18/2026

09/11/2026

September is National Recovery Month. 💜

This week, we’re continuing the conversation by challenging stigma and reminding our community that every person deserves dignity, compassion, and support on the path to recovery.

FAN offers FREE resources to help individuals, families, and communities better understand stigma and the impact it can have. Visit our website to download our Stigma Workbook and graphic novel at no cost:

👉 https://www.stillaperson.com/workbooks

Together, we can change the way we talk about addiction, support recovery, and remind others that they are **still a person**.

09/04/2026

September is National Recovery Month — a time to celebrate recovery, support those still struggling, and remind our community that no one has to face recovery alone.

If you or someone you know needs help, support is available:

FAN HOPE LINE: 833-202-HOPE (4673)
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or visit 988Lifeline.org
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
FindTreatment.gov
FindSupport.gov

You are not alone. Recovery happens together.