Renascent
38 Isabella Street M4Y 1N1 Toronto, ON, Canada

"Addiction is often called 'the great equalizer' because it humbles everyone, regardless of how wealthy, privileged, or powerful they are. However, addiction doesn’t erase the fact that our recovery journeys are very different." https://ryanhampton.org/black-recovery-matters/

Every one of our community members have a story, and they all deserve access to a full spectrum of addiction treatment services that meet them wherever they are in their journey. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-portraits-of-los/

Following Valentine's Day weekend, this week's TGIF is all about romantic relationships in recovery. Subscribe to TGIF at renascent.ca/blog to receive our weekly recovery newsletter every Friday morning.

Are you struggling to manage your cravings? Our Continuing Care Program is open to anyone aged 16 and up who has completed inpatient or outpatient treatment at Renascent or with any other accredited addiction treatment provider. Let us help you continue the progress you made in treatment, and apply those tools to your daily life. Call 1-866-232-1212 anytime for more information. https://www.thetemper.com/science-behind-alcohol-cravings/

We received this incredible note earlier this month, and had to share! Read the rest at renascent.ca/about-us/testimonials/

Did you know that our Virtual Intensive Outpatient, Continuing Care, and Family Care Programs are all being funded by private donors? We have been able to offer all of these programs at no cost, thanks to donors! Want to help? Visit renascent.ca/donate

Did you know that if you've completed a treatment program with any accredited provider, you can follow it up with our 20-week aftercare program? Our Continuing Care Program is currently being offered at no cost, thanks to our donors. Find out more at https://renascent.ca/continuing-care-program/

As the weather turns, we often turn to comfort foods -- good nutrition is part of self care and supporting your recovery! Here are some tips to get you through the winter feeling healthy. #WellnessWednesday https://renascent.ca/fuel-recovery-nourishing-eating-habits/

"... it is incredibly intimate to see my groupmates in their homes. In person, we didn’t have access to that intimacy. There’s a sweetness about people Zooming in from bed in their PJs, or having kids and dogs and spouses make surprise appearances." https://www.womenshealthmag.com//group-christie-tate-virt/

BIG NEWS! An anonymous donor gave Renascent an incredible gift! https://www.newswire.ca//anonymous-donor-gives-120-000-to-

We've got another great job opening posted, for a Development and Stakeholder Relationship Officer! Check it out at renascent.ca/careers

Here's how our Munro Centre celebrated Halloween this weekend! How was your Halloween?

We're hiring! Are you cook or a counsellor, or know somebody who is? Check out our job postings at https://renascent.ca/about-us/careers/

Thank you Toronto Star Readers for yet again voting for Renascent as the overall winner in this category! We love working with you, and have been so grateful to continue working together online this year!

"How to lovingly care for ourselves is not the same thing as being self-indulgent. Too often we mistake the pursuit of materialism or a leisure lifestyle (amusing ourselves to death) with finding our true resting place. " #WellnessWednesday https://renascent.ca/self-care-why-does-it-matter-2/

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2020 Road to Recovery Walkathon! We had to do it a little differently this year but you all helped us make it a great success, and we couldn't be more grateful!

"We know that the production and marketing and distribution of alcohol does create employment and generate income, but the question is, at what cost?" https://www.cp24.com//focus-on-innovation-not-alcohol-key-

Happy Halloween! Today is the last day of our Road to Recovery Walkathon, and we're so amazed by the commitment of the Team Renascent participants, and the generosity of everyone who has supported them and us. Get your last minute gifts in today! https://www.canadahelps.org//renascent/p2p/roadtorecovery/

Today's #TGIF explores Step 11, and how prayer and meditation can work to support our recovery. Subscribe to TGIF, our weekly recovery newsletter, at renascent.ca/blog

This #ThankYouThursday we wanted to share the story of the William Wilson Sherport Foundation, who have been long-time supporters of our Children's Healthy Coping Skills Program. Their generosity has helped thousands of families break the cycle. https://renascent.ca/donors-corner-meet-the-williams-wilso/

While we’re all following the guidance from public health officials and staying home this Thanksgiving weekend, it’s time to find creative ways to share gratitude and stay connected. Sure, we can all eat on Zoom together, but here are a few other ideas: https://renascent.ca/thanksgiving-from-a-distance/

"These findings are more than just uncomfortable facts about our country during this pandemic. They're the lived realities of countless Canadians." https://www.cbc.ca//public-health-annual-report-opioid-dea

Just 20 days left! We're walking 5 or 10k to raise $50,000 for Renascent -- that's $1000 for every year we've been treating addiction, or just $1 for every person we've helped! https://www.canadahelps.org//renascent/p2p/roadtorecovery/

Happy #WellnessWednesday! Celebrate yourself, your health, and your recovery with this short, supportive session! #RecoveryMonth #CelebrateRecovery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdIX8auOH_M

Today is World Mental Health Day! It's also a great day to get outside and enjoy the warm weather -- you might even want to do your 5k Road to Recovery Walkathon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV5MEP3Bgkc

"I didnt want meetings and a [crappy] job to be my whole existence I knew I wanted more for myself. " https://www.thetemper.com/your-purpose-in-life/

Calling all Renascent Alumni, the Alumni Committee is holding general elections! When: Saturday November 7th, at 10 a.m. Where: Zoom ID: 956 3762 0989 Password: 136381 All positions are on the ballot; positions will be explained at the meeting, so if you aren’t sure, come and listen in, and get a sense of what is involved. This is a great opportunity to get involved and be of service, whether it’s hands on by going out for a position or less intense, by casting your vote, come out and make your voice heard!

On Friday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m., the Munro Centre's Big Speaker Meeting will feature Lindsay from Munro and Rick M from Sullivan! Join in via Zoom, ID: 898 1393 5456, password: 103467

Now four years clean, Lauren shares her story of addiction, recovery and freedom, outlining the 12 steps to recovery through the perspective of her story. To start your own journey, call us anytime at 1-866-232-1212. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytVxYTavE1U

One of our amazing staff members spotted this and wanted to share it with all of you! Heres to letting go of everything that no longer serves you, so that you can fully embrace everything that does.

We're hiring an Alumni Care Manager! We're here for life, which includes a thriving, supportive community for all Renascent alumni. Interested? Apply before November 3rd! https://renascent.ca/about-us/careers/

This Thanksgiving weekend is going to be different, but today's TGIF is full of creative ideas for making it fun, staying connected, and protecting your recovery. Subscribe to TGIF, our weekly recovery newsletter, at renascent.ca/blog

Have you signed up for the Road to Recovery Walkathon yet? Its free, easy, and an amazing way to make a difference! https://www.canadahelps.org//renascent/p2p/roadtorecovery/

The 5th Annual CMHA National / ACSM National ‘Mental Health for All' conference is happening on October 20, 2020, under the theme 'Hope in an Age of Uncertainty'. Register today to save your spot! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cmha-mental-health-for-all-virt

Today at 1pm, join Recovery Day Niagara online! Hear from speakers Ann Dowsett Johnston, Annie McCullough, Rand Teed, and Dr. Andra Smith, and entertainers Chico Sanchez & Butterfly Spirit, all from wherever you are! #RecoveryMonth #CelebrateRecovery https://amho.ca/event/recovery-day-niagara-2/

"I’m not unaccustomed to white people saying things to me without realizing that I am Black. But I will say that the majority of the time it’s happened to me, it’s been with people who are in recovery." https://www.thetemper.com/racism-in-early-recovery/

Even when you stick your head underwater, your actions create ripples that affect the people closest to you, whether youre in active addiction or recovery. Find out how in this weeks TGIF! Subscribe to #TGIF, our weekly recovery newsletter, at renascent.ca/blog

As the days get shorter and cooler, were going to have to get creative with our physically distanced socializing! Here are some great ideas for staying connected through the season. https://www.thetemper.com/alcohol-free-friend-dates-for-fa/

We've been nominated! Vote for Renascent in the Toronto Star's Readers' Choice Awards before October 11th! (Psst, you can vote once per day, if you feel like it!) https://www.thestar.com//marriage-family-and-individual-co

Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Renascent is proud to be a crucial part of the FASD Prevention Model, via the addiction treatment support we offer to pregnant people. #FASDis #FASDMonth #FASDay #FASD

Mental Illness Awareness Week kicks off today. The Canadian Mental Health Commission reports that approximately two millions Canadians have a substance use disorder, making it among the prevalent illnesses in Canada, even higher than heart disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0fouigM-Ig&feature=emb_logo

"The twelve-step model of recovery was not built with someone like me in mind a Black, nonbinary trans, queer desert dweller. " https://www.thetemper.com/how-to-make-recovery-spaces-more/

Thanks for sharing your #WhyIWalk video, Jason! Jason's team, The Jaywalkers, have joined #TeamRenascent with a great goal of raising $100 -- help them achieve it today! https://www.canadahelps.org//roadtore/page/the-jaywalkers/

We're at 11% of our goal for the Road to Recovery Walkathon, and we've got four weeks to go! Help us get to 20% THIS WEEKEND!!! https://www.canadahelps.org//renascent/p2p/roadtorecovery/

Did you know that registration for Renascents Road to Recovery Walkathon is 100% FREE?!? Register today, and share a "Why I Walk" video using the hashtag #TeamRenascent https://www.canadahelps.org//renascent/p2p/roadtorecovery/

In 50 years, weve seen over 50,000 people find hope in recovery. Some of them have generously shared their incredible stories at https://renascent.ca/about-us/testimonials/ #RecoveryMonth #CelebrateRecovery

Today is the International Day of Charity! Mark it with a phone call to a friend in need, a good deed for a stranger, or a donation to an organization you care about. (Psst, renascent.ca/donate ...just in case!) https://www.un.org/en/observances/charity-day

Todays TGIF is all about how we #CelebrateRecovery, in honour of #RecoveryMonth. Subscribe to our weekly recovery newsletter at https://renascent.ca/blog/

Weve already got a great team forming! Join #TeamRenascent for the Road to Recovery Walkathon at https://www.canadahelps.org//renascent/p2p/roadtorecovery/ Its never been easier to make a difference, and the need has never been greater. Help us fight the crisis within the crisis.

Have a listen to this important conversation about mental health, addictions, and COVID-19, featuring Renascents Director of Programs and Operations, Michael Lochran. (Starts at 16:35.) https://omny.fm//podcast-today-cannabis-stores-grocery-ove

"Dont make the mistake of dismissing physical activity as being unimportant to your recovery. It can make a huge difference." #CelebrateRecovery #RecoveryMonth https://renascent.ca/fight-complacency-and-avoid-relapse/

Well be on 640 Toronto at 1:30 p.m. today! Have a listen at https://globalnews.ca/radio/640toronto/player/#/

We must begin to address the wave of pent up mental health anxiety, depression and substance abuse that has been building since COVID-19 shattered our daily routines and communities in March. - Renascents Director of Programs & Operations in todays National Post https://epaper.nationalpost.com//csb_dphkWmxqN2QEn3iZI5rZ4

Happy Recovery Month! This September, Renascent is celebrating 50 years of recovery. Did you know weve served over 50,000 people? #RecoveryMonth #CelebrateRecovery

September is Recovery Month, and for our 50th year, were doing something special to celebrate: the Road to Recovery Walkathon! Registration is free, and you can do your 5 or 10 k walk, run, or roll, anytime, anywhere, until October 31st. Its never been easier to make a difference. Join #TeamRenascent today! ... https://www.canadahelps.org//renascent/p2p/roadtorecovery/

"As fatal overdoses claim more lives than COVID-19, advocates call for emergency action." - The Tyee #IOAD #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay https://thetyee.ca//2/08/25/175-More-Overdose-Deaths-July/

Did you miss the livestream of this mornings flag raising ceremony? Check out Mayor John Torys International Overdose Awareness Day Proclamation, and hear from Irene Paterson from MomsStopTheHarm. #IOAD #EndOverdose #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL2XouGBr7U

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. MomsStopTheHarm and Families for Addiction Recovery "FAR" are inviting the public to watch the flag raising and proclamation by John Tory at City Hall this morning, and attend a candlelight vigil at the base of the CN Tower this evening. #IOAD #EndOverdose

If its collecting dust, dont expect to be getting anywhere. Clear the cobwebs at an alumni meeting! Find yours at renascent.ca/alumni/alumni-meetings

Monday is International Overdose Awareness Day. "New numbers from Ontarios chief coroner shows there has been a 35 per cent increase in drug-related deaths between March and July of this year over the same time period in 2019." https://www.cbc.ca//safe-supply-guelph-london-drug-strateg

Todays TGIF tackles step nine... thats right, the famous one with the direct amends. Find out how others got through it! Subscribe to TGIF, our weekly recovery newsletter, at https://renascent.ca/blog/

Its a magic trick! Or a sustained practice that allows us to focus on what we have, rather than what we lack, and make the most of it. #ThankYouThursday

This #WellnessWednesday, try a meditation that doesnt ask you to stop thinking! Let us know how it goes for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCl6b9K25Y

"Ryan had been working as an IT specialist for Vancouvers regional health authority. In an online memorial, colleagues said he played a key role in the coronavirus response." https://www.washingtonpost.com//559dabbe-dcd9-11ea-b4af-72

Were hiring a Director of Finance and Administration! Check out the posting at renascent.ca/about-us/careers