The ribbon has been cut and the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba’s new family room is officially open.

The room will be used as a space where people with addictions affecting their loved ones can work through it together as a family.

The AFM Northern Director Gisele deMeulles talks about why the room is a perfect setting for families to work in.

“It looks like a living room; it has couches, it has a place for children to do art activities and play activities, and it’s got resources on the wall and paintings on the wall with a lot of colour. It’s really about providing a natural home-type setting so that families feel comfortable.”

deMeulles also noted that the previous space used by families was the smaller office of one of the staff members. Anyone that is looking for help conquering their addiction can call AFM at 677-7312.