Join us for an insightful community panel discussion featuring leaders from the Calgary recovery space as we dig into the critical role of Alumni engagement in the recovery journey. In this video, our panelists will share their experiences, strategies, and success stories on how engaging former clients can significantly enhance long-term recovery outcomes.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The vital importance of keeping former clients connected through Alumni programs
• Innovative ways to foster a sense of belonging and support among Alumni
• The power of collaboration between treatment centers to build a stronger recovery community
• Success stories of individuals who have benefited from Alumni engagement
• Practical tips for treatment centers to enhance their Alumni programs

This panel is a must-watch for anyone involved in addiction treatment and recovery, including professionals, former clients, and community members. Learn how we can work together to create a supportive and connected community that promotes lasting recovery.

Featured Panelists:

• Bruce Holstead - Executive Director of Fresh Start Recovery
• Kim Turgeon - Executive Director of Aventa Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions
• Stian Rorstad - Executive Director of Recovery Acres Calgary Society
• Craig Hill – CEO of The Calgary Dream Centre
• Priya Reynaud - Chief Administrative Officer of Simon House

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be part of the conversation on strengthening recovery through community and Alumni engagement.

Friends and Family: Coming Together Series

This story highlights two different directions under the Fresh Start Recovery community. Logan is a former client and alumni of Fresh Start Recovery and his parents went through our Friends and Family: Coming Together Series (formerly called the Family Healing Program).

We get to hear perspectives from both sides of this story, ever reminding us that addiction related struggles extend into the lives of those around us as well.

Join us for a powerful conversation that's filled with hope and a beautiful new life for both Logan and his parents.

Coming Together in Recovery This is the focus of our new episode with Tim and Carmen on our Fresh Perspectives series. We dive into their relationship, how it was affected and how they managed to grow closer during the process.

Our Executive Director Bruce Holstead sits down with Robin James, Tammie Eraimson-Hiraga, Dr. Terri-Lynn Fox & Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh to discuss current areas of focus in the city of Lethbridge. Including the current housing crisis, homelessness and recovery orientated systems of care.