Mental Health Canada Project #29198

Fresh Start Addiction Treatment Program

by Fresh Start Recovery Centre

Project Report | Nov 23, 2021
Fresh Start Report

By Rod Garossino | Project Leader

Hello,

Here is our report for Fresh Start Recovery Centre's project: "Your Gift Delivers #GratefulRecovery to 18 Men":

Resilience is defined as the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change and keep going in the face of adversity. Learning to become more resilient can offer individuals the opportunity to improve their life, maximize potential and success.

The same applies to organizations. Fresh Start has shown tremendous resilience over the last few months, maintaining our award-winning recovery program while ensuring client and staff safety through a 4th wave of COVID-19. Since our last report we have achieved the following:

139 people actively participated in the intensive 14–16-week Phase 1 recovery program.
88 people participated in Phase 2 of our program. Phase 2 is a 100-day transitional phase that builds on the work done in the initial 14–16-week program.
94 people participated in Phase 3 which includes living in transitional housing units or returning to community with continued access to Outreach support and involvement with Fresh Start Alumni.

The stresses resulting from the pandemic on individuals and society at large continue to have a significant impact on people dealing with addiction. It has been challenging for people to maintain contact with the support systems that are a crucial part of sustaining recovery. Nevertheless, our clients, staff, volunteers, and donors have exhibited resiliency that is truly inspirational.

On behalf of those whose lives are being saved and recovered – thank you for your continued support!

Photo caption: Celebrating Recovery with Clients

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Rod

Rod Garossino

Director of Fund Development

Fresh Start Recovery Centre

Office: (403) 387-6266

Cell: (587) 777-8332

Fax: (403) 235-1532

411 41 Ave NE

Calgary, AB T2E 2N4

NOTE: We acknowledge that the process of Recovery from addiction and mental health is greatly enhanced when we respect and understand the land on which we stand, the true history of this land and the teachings of its original inhabitants. Fresh Start is committed to building strong relationships with all original peoples of this land, actively promoting anti-racism and continuing to work towards the equity of all people. Fresh Start acknowledges that our Calgary and Lethbridge Centers are located on the traditional and ancestral land of the Treaty 7 peoples. The Blackfoot Confederacy which is comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai and South of the border, Amskapi Piikani, Nations. This land is also home to the Tsuu T’ina, Wesley, Bearspaw, Chiniki and Stoney Nakoda Nations. It is also home to the Metis Nation of Alberta Region 3.

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