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Famond Mental Health & Substance Abuse Awareness Foundation also called FMHSAF OR Famond Mental Health Foundation is a Nonprofit organization based in Arizona. We serve the public in different ways. Famond Mental Health Foundation focuses on general mental health awareness, substance abuse, housing, psych & medical needs, counseling services, job training, education, family reunion, and reintegration into society. We support the community and we accept support and donations from anyone no matter how much we will highly appreciate them.

Our helping hands together with your support take the work we do in helping far across the US. We have volunteer and support teams in different parts of the United States of America

COMMITMENT TO THE SOCIETY

Famond Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness Foundation is committed to solving the house crisis in Arizona, provides community-based behavioral and health care services, work with local and governing authorities to see that the mental health, substance abuse, and homeless problems in our community are solved.

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF FAMOND CARE NETWORK FMHSAF

Famond Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness Foundation participates in giving back to the community through our goodwill outreach programs. Famond Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness Foundation(FMHSAF) participates in community outreach programs with other organizations and non-profit organizations to provide resources to families, individuals, and most especially our veterans so that they can be linked to good health care resources, mental health management, counseling services, good natural support, housing, vocational and educational resources.

REAL OUTREACH APPROACH METHODS

FMHSAF is committed and provides real impacts with its outreach program by going out to the field and meeting the people face-to-face at homeless shelters, the streets, train stations, gas stations, and city centers to provide food, clothing, water, housing(accommodation in general while they wait for their appropriate placements), and finally link them to the right resources such as mental health clinics, veterans affairs, direct natural support, community support groups including AA/NA, local food banks, and job fairs. We also help individuals get their ID Cards, Birth Certificates, Social security benefits(SSDI, SSI, and more as needed.

EXTENDED OUTREACH COMMITMENT

FMHSAF is committed to providing disaster relief accommodation, personnel, counseling, food, water, clothing, and any available support we can provide if granted permission by federal, state, and local authorities.

THE EXTEND OF OUR OUTREACH PROGRAM AND RESOURCES

Through the community outreach program, FMHSAF provides free counseling services, free meals, and educational materials to both kids and adults who are attending school or plan to go back to school. FMHSAF also provides free transportation to doctor appointments, veterinary facilities for those that have pets, veteran appointments, AA/NA, church, government resource facilities such as the social security office, DES, DCS, job fairs, schooling, and provides advocacy when visiting all these offices.

At Famond Mental Health Foundation, we see a future in which we make premier general mental health care accessible to every individual who needs it—and we need your help to get there. It costs billions of dollars per year to provide help to those in need in the people in need in the US. All persons are accepted, and about 50 percent of people have no l insurance. The support of our community ensures that all members have access to world-class health care. And that makes all the difference for all the individuals who are fighting to get better lives and healthcare.

DONATIONS

We accept all kinds of donations because the community we serve needs almost anything you are willing and able to donate. We accept money primarily because it can be used for different purposes, clothes, shoes, furniture, food, volunteer services, toys for the kids, kitchen utensils, gym items, books and school items for the kids, hygiene items, other household items, we encourage blood and organ donation to our local hospitals to safe lives, etc.

DONATION LOCATIONS

Magma Ranch

We are located in Magma Ranch. Our Main Crossed Streets are Bella Vista and Gantzel.

Our Mission & Background

Mission Statement

The mission of the Community Outreach and Temporary Housing Program is to provide comprehensive support and a pathway to stability for individuals facing homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, economic hardship, and veterans. Through safe, temporary housing, access to mental health and rehabilitation services, job training, food, clothing, and social services, we aim to empower participants to overcome barriers and reintegrate into society with dignity, self-sufficiency, and long-term stability.

Background

Homelessness and economic hardship remain pervasive challenges that affect millions of people, including individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and veterans. In our community, many individuals lack access to essential resources such as safe housing, employment opportunities, healthcare, and social services. As a result, they experience significant barriers to stability and long-term well-being.

The Community Outreach and Temporary Housing Program is designed to address these systemic challenges by providing individuals with a holistic approach to overcoming the multifaceted issues they face. The program seeks to create a safe, supportive environment where participants can access immediate shelter, food, clothing, and rehabilitation services. Additionally, through job training, case management, and mental health support, the program aims to help individuals rebuild their lives, regain independence, and integrate back into society.

In collaboration with local partners, including mental health professionals, veterans’ organizations, social service agencies, and employers, the program will offer targeted interventions to support those who are most at risk. With a focus on meeting immediate needs while fostering long-term solutions, this program aims to reduce homelessness and break the cycle of poverty for vulnerable individuals.

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a major public health challenge that is taking an enormous toll on our society.

In 2020, 40.3 million people ages 12 or older (or 14.5 percent) had a SUD in the past year. Defined as a mental disorder, SUD affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to the inability to control the use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, and medications. Researchers have found that about half the individuals who have a SUD will experience a co-occurring mental disorder, and vice versa. Although most people take prescription medications responsibly, an estimated one in seven of us will develop a substance use disorder at some point in our lives.

The consequences of substance abuse extend well beyond those that affect the users. Such abuse influences the lives of an additional 40 million people, including the families of abusers and those injured or killed by intoxicated drivers. The annual economic impact is estimated to be $249 billion for alcohol misuse and $193 billion for illicit drug use.

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This content discusses substance abuse or addiction (which may include mentions of alcohol or drug use), depression and anxiety, which some people may find triggering.

Summary

Why do people take drugs?
How can recreational drugs affect my mental health?
Getting support
What does dual diagnosis mean?

When we talk about drugs on this page, we’re referring to recreational drugs such as cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin, as well as alcohol, tobacco and some prescribed medicines if they are misused. Drugs may be legal, illegal or controlled substances (only legal if you have a prescription for them).

Why do people take drugs?

People take drugs for many different reasons. You may begin out of curiosity, rebelliousness, or because your friends take them. You may enjoy taking them and want to repeat the experience. You may take drugs when you’re unhappy, stressed or trying to cope with problems in your life. If you have a mental health diagnosis, you may use drugs to help you cope with the symptoms.

Drugs can act as a temporary prop to get you through difficult times. However, drugs can make difficult feelings and emotions even worse. And in the long term, any feelings of relief won’t last. You may find yourself using more and more drugs to deal with your problems and risk becoming dependent on them – which can create new problems for you.

How can recreational drugs affect my mental health?

There are different ways drugs can affect your mental health. For some people, taking drugs can lead to long-term mental health problems.

Regular cannabis use can increase your risk of anxiety or depression. There’s also a link between using stronger cannabis and developing psychosis or schizophrenia. The Rethink website has more information on cannabis and mental health.

Stimulant drugs can make you feel depressed, anxious and paranoid. Cocaine – a type of stimulant – can make previous mental health problems recur and trigger psychosis and schizophrenia. Ecstasy users can experience memory problems.

Hallucinogenic drugs such as magic mushrooms can make any mental health issues worse. They can make you feel detached from your surroundings and cause flashbacks, which can be frightening or distressing.

Mixing it with alcohol or drugs can be dangerous or even fatal if you take medication. Mind has more information about the possible effects of mixing different drugs.

You may feel you’re no longer in control of your drug use or need to take more of it to feel an effect. If so, you could be becoming addicted. Drug addiction is linked to mental health problems.

Taking any drug can be dangerous. The MedLinePlus website has more information about how different drugs can affect your mental and physical health.

Getting support

If drug use affects your mental health, don’t be afraid to ask for help. You can either speak to your GP or contact a local drug treatment service. If you’re having trouble finding the right sort of help, Visit Famond Care Network for free practical advice.

Be honest about your drug use. It may be difficult to talk about, but your treatment is likely to be more successful if your doctor or support worker has all the information about what you take, how often and how it affects you.

You may be offered talking therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It’s unlikely you’ll be offered medication for any mental health problems caused by your drug use. For example, antidepressants won’t help with depression caused by taking ecstasy, and anti-psychotics won’t help with psychosis caused by cannabis use. But if you already had a mental health problem before you started taking drugs, you may be given medication to treat it.

You may be offered help from drug treatment services to stop taking drugs or alcohol.

What does dual diagnosis mean?

You may be given a 'dual diagnosis' if you have a severe mental health problem and misuse drugs. It may be that your mental ill-health led to your drug misuse or the other way round, or they might not have been related.

If you have a dual diagnosis, mental health services should be in charge of your treatment rather than drug treatment services. They can refer you to other help you may need with housing, benefits or employment, for example.

There may be a dual diagnosis team in your area. If not, ask your GP to refer you to your local community mental health team (CMHT).

Some people with a dual diagnosis find it hard to get the help they need. For example, you may have been told that you can’t access mental health support because of your drug problem. However, the government guidance is clear: mental health services should try to help you if you have a drug problem. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) also says you shouldn’t be turned away from mental health support.

If you’re turned away by your mental health team, ask why. Ask if they have an eligibility policy – you may be able to use this to show you qualify for help. Otherwise, go back to your GP and ask for help.

Rethink has more information about accessing help with a dual diagnosis.