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Educate | Advocate | Encourage | Leading Experts In The Opioid & Fentanyl Crisis

Educate. Advocate. Encourage.

We are a nonprofit organization specializing in rehabilitation services, emotional support and community outreach for those affected by substance abuse. We communicate the hard truth about addiction and drug culture, a truth more important than ever as the Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis deepens in our communities. Founded by Flindt Andersen | Based in Fresno CA


We are proud to have been selected as 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year and 2023 beneficiary of Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community (PINC).
 
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A unique support program connecting with individuals, families + communities.

 
 

Consultations

Recovery begins here.

We offer consultations for individuals and families to address addict behaviors, resources, treatment, interventions, drug testing and more. When you don't know what to do, we are the first call.

Free Narcan

Be prepared.

Knowing what to do in an opioid overdose situation can save a life. Narcan is a life-saving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. We provide it for free to individuals and organizations.

Sober Living Home

The road to recovery.

Sober living provides a greater chance of long-term success through a difficult journey in recovery. We operate a home in Fresno and our recovery rate is 30% higher than the national average.

 

Family Support Group

Led by Flindt Andersen.

There is power in community. We offer family support group meetings Wednesday nights 6:30pm - 8:30pm at our offices and on Zoom. Meetings are free to attend and open to everyone.

Speaking Engagements

Communicating the hard truths.

As a leading expert in the Opioid & Fentanyl crisis, Flindt Andersen is available to speak to groups and organizations nationwide. The stories and statistics most communities aren’t ready for.

Donations

Help us save lives.

As a nonprofit, we rely on contributions from our community. We will continue to educate, advocate and encourage, but we need help from those who believe in our mission.

 

Tuesday 12-Step Open Support Group

Led by peers in recovery.

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need hosts an open 12-step recovery meeting, on Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. All are welcome, Please join us at 83 East Shaw Ave, Suite 100, Fresno, CA.

 
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The Podcast

The Don’t Hide The Scars Podcast connects weekly with celebrity guests, leading experts, and change makers to discuss drug culture and its effects ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and our communities.

Available wherever you listen to podcasts and YouTube. New episodes every Monday. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.

The Film Project

The Don’t Hide The Scars Film Project is a documentary-style film series that takes a hard look at the increasing dangers of the opioid and fentanyl crisis in our communities through interviews and stories most communities aren’t aware of.

Episode 1 was completed in 2021 and available on YouTube. Episode 2 is currently in production.

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Get FREE Narcan.

Knowing what to do in an opioid overdose situation can save a life. Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose.

Your child may not be abusing opioids, but what if the friend he brings to your home is?

Our Narcan (naloxone) training course will teach you how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan. We regularly connect with individuals, businesses, law enforcement, educators, faith groups, parents, caregivers, senior living facilities, veterans and more.

PAIN is a licensed Narcan distributor in the state of California and the leading provider in the Central Valley.
 

Making noise.

Flindt Andersen, in recovery since 2001, founded PAIN in 2009 with a mission to make some noise: to make the realities of addiction, recovery and drug culture widely known. To drive awareness and advocate change in at-risk communities that ultimately saves lives.

Watch this video to learn more about PAIN.

Learn more about Flindt Andersen here.

 
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How to recognize substance abuse indicators + warning signs.

It’s difficult to know whether or not someone close to you is abusing drugs or alcohol - particularly when school or work can take them out of your daily life. If you’re concerned that your child may be suffering from addiction or alcoholism, consider the major indicators and warning signs. - and learn what you can do about it.

Nearly everyone who is abusing substances gives off at least several signs of their addiction. However, all of these signs can be boiled down to three major areas: physical changes, emotional changes, and social changes.

 
 

Donate today.

The Opioid and Fentanyl crisis continues to have a grip on our diverse and vibrant communities. We will continue to educate, advocate and encourage, but we need help from those who believe in our mission.

Your gift is truly appreciated, and tax deductible.

 
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Our community is talking.

 

State Assemblyman Jim Patterson

Julian Carvajal: In recovery since 2021

Elaine Hudson: Lost her son Frankie to a Fentanyl overdose

The dangers of fentanyl and the impact it is having on the Central Valley

Nic Garcia of ABC Action News 30 on PAIN providing every classroom in Clovis Unified School District with Narcan.

FOX26 Town Hall: Fighting Fentanyl in the Central Valley