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"Then the program's team would help that person through the system finding them housing, detox, drug treatment and, eventually, addiction-free housing. "It's a very large program after the initial step, but this has to be done," said MacEwan."

"Men can come take a shower, get a warm meal and get any clothes they need from a wall of donation bins in the backroom...Volunteers do everything...from cooking warm food to helping them apply for health cards or showing them how to do laundry."

"The Canadian Mental Health Association says waitlists to see experts can be lengthy. That can range from six to 12-18 months depending on where a person resides in the province,

Looking forward our Alumni Support Meetings this week Here are this week’s details for alumni to join any meeting in any city for support. Monday:Kelowna6 pm PST Tuesday:Langley 6 pm PST andEdmonton7 pm MST Wednesday: Calgary7 pm MST... Friday: Langley7 pm PST See more

"The extra funding "will support an additional 100 people who have addiction concerns, providing evidence-based interventions that allow these individuals to return to their families and employment, and enjoy a better quality of life."

Before turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms look for resources and support in your community or virtual support online. Everyone benefits from better health conversations! #MensMentalHealth #StopStereotypes #EndStigma

Harm reduction incorporates a spectrum of strategies that includes safer use, managed use, abstinence, meeting people who use drugs where they’re at, and addressing conditions of use along with the use itself.

"What made leaving so difficult is that the act itself challenged the belief system I had built my recovery on, and I was terrified of what that meant for my recovery and my friendships."

For some, Halloween can mean "temptations and triggers galore". Here are some different ways to experience Halloween this year.

Here are this week's online meetings for our SCHC Alumni. You can join any meeting for any city, so when you need support in your recovery please join our online sessions! Monday:Kelowna6 pm PST Tuesday:Langley 6 pm PST andEdmonton7 pm MST Wednesday: Calgary7 pm MST... Friday: Langley7 pm PST See more

One of our clients, Coleman, was featured on Intervention. "Today, Coleman is hopelessly addicted to fentanyl, stealing to support his habit with the help of his opioid-addicted girlfriend, Nikki. The longer his addiction endures, the less chance Coleman has of ever seeing his daughter again, and his family worries his addiction may kill him first". You can watch the full episode here:

"Alberta Health Services (AHS) is partnering with Togetherall a free, online network that offers anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week."

Did you know your brain can heal on a neurochemical level when you stop drinking? It happens pretty quickly too! 'Even if the transition to a sober brain is a bit difficult at first, your memory and your neurotransmitters will thank you."

We know that the production and marketing and distribution of alcohol does create employment and generate income, but the question is, at what cost? "She said harms related to alcohol use amount to about $14 billion a year, including for health care."