Fentanyl Family Network
For those who lost children, and those who don’t want to.
According to a study by the American Medical Association, roughly one in three Americans knows someone who has died from a drug overdose. Of those, over 50 million died due to fentanyl. This includes coworkers, friends, and family members. Approximately one million of them are parents.
Who We Welcome
The Fentanyl Family Network welcomes all parents and families—whether directly affected or simply committed to protecting others.
Parents and family members who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning
Friends, coworkers, and others affected by the fentanyl crisis
Families who fear for the safety of their children and want to take action
Community leaders who stand with families and want to bring change
What We Offer
Support at every stage of your journey
Whether you are deep in grief, ready to take your first step toward advocacy, or searching for a community that understands—this network meets you where you are.
01
Stay Informed
Monthly Email Updates
Receive curated updates on the fentanyl crisis, policy developments, new resources, and stories from families across the country. Know what’s happening, what’s changing, and what you can do.
02
Find Community
Weekly Grief Support
Healing should never happen in isolation. Join weekly, trauma-informed support sessions led by people who understand your loss – because they’ve lived it too. Delivered through our partner Hope Movement Coalition.
03
Walk for Lives
Cities Across the Nation
Our signature community event. Walk alongside survivors, families, public health workers, first responders, and community leaders to honor those we’ve lost and declare that this crisis will not be ignored.
04
Turn Grief Into Action
Advocacy & Policy Work
Channel your experience into meaningful change. Share your story with lawmakers, join campaigns for stronger fentanyl legislation, and help shape common-sense, bipartisan policies that will protect the next generation.
Our Partner
Founded by a bereaved mother, Hope Movement Coalition was born out of the devastating loss of loved ones to fentanyl poisoning and opioid-related deaths. Their mission is to provide unwavering support to those navigating the complicated grieving process, help them find strength in their darkest moments, and be a voice of hope in communities across the nation.
Who We Are
You are not alone in this fight
The Fentanyl Family Network is a nationwide community driven by love, united by loss, and committed to our mission of learning, growth, and action. We connect those who have buried children with a coordinated and tested strategy to ensure no other family suffers the same fate. Ultimately, we believe no family should bury a child because of poison masquerading as medicine.
We believe no one understands this crisis better than those who have lived through it. It is from the depth of family love and resolve that we organize with hope and optimism. We begin with learning, move through healing, and arrive at action. Grief becomes purpose. Isolation becomes community. And hopelessness gives way to transformation.
Our Values
What guides everything we do
Servant Leadership
Honoring, serving, and empowering survivor families – their voices guide our work.
Evidence-Based
Our strategies are rooted in research and industry-accepted best practices.
Unity
This is not a left or right issue. Fentanyl does not discriminate, and neither do we.
Innovation
Bold, effective, and willing to challenge the systems that failed our families
Boldness
Fentanyl is not lethargic, neither are we. Boldness is our duty.
Optimism
This crisis is preventable. We believe change is not only possible – it’s evitable.
Take the First Step
Join the Fentanyl Family Network
Whether you are seeking support, searching for community, ready to turn your grief into action, or you just care – you belong here. Sign up to receive monthly updates, access weekly grief support, and connect with families across the nation.
