Welcome to Fresh Start Recovery's podcast channel, your go-to source for Fresh Perspectives videos. Join us as we share real stories and experiences through conversations with alumni of our treatment program and Friends and Family: Coming Together Series, community partners, and other influential figures who champion recovery. Our episodes focus on the power of community support, integration, and the collective efforts needed to live a life free from addiction. Tune in to hear inspiring stories, gain valuable insights, and learn how we can build a stronger recovery-friendly community together.
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.
9 Jul 2024
Fresh Perspectives - Logan B & Family
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.
1 Jun 2024
Fresh Perspectives - Tim & Carmen
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.
18 May 2024
Community Perspectives - Lethbridge Housing Crisis
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.
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