About Us
PEP Society
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of substance abuse in youth and adult children. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with substance use or addiction to step into health and recovery. PEP is governed by a board of directors, and an executive director oversees programming, organizational awareness, and growth.
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society is a registered non-profit organization founded in June 2004 and registered in February 2005. It was founded by a Family Support Worker, a Probation Officer, and a mother of a methamphetamine addict.
PEP’s focus is empowering families/caregivers of a loved one struggling with substance use/addiction to step into health and recovery. PEP is governed by a board of directors with an Executive Director overseeing programming, organizational awareness, and growth.
On July 1, 2006, the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act (PChAD) took effect. This is forced treatment for children under eighteen years of age at risk as a result of drug or alcohol use. PEP was instrumental in getting this legislation as a resource for parents.
Today, PEP has three chapters in the Edmonton area and an Alberta-wide virtual group. There is also a virtual group for youth at risk.
