Giving The Gift of Hope and Healing As I sit down to write this year’s Christmas letter, I find myself reflecting on a deeply personal milestone: my sobriety anniversary. Thirteen years ago, I walked through the doors of Jericho Road straight from the psychiatric emergency unit of the General Hospital. I was utterly lost and […]
Finding Hope & Connection The holidays have always been a difficult time for me. Growing up estranged from my family, I often spent them alone. I’ve experienced Christmas homeless, and for nearly 20 years, most holidays were clouded by depression, addiction, and a deep sense of hopelessness. I didn’t want to live. But this year,
A Season of Hope: Jason and Jeremy The holidays can be a time of joy, but for many struggling with addiction, they are often marked by pain, isolation, and hopelessness. In this heartfelt video, Jason and Jeremy share their personal journeys of transformation—from the darkness of addiction to the light of recovery. Through the support
Keep Coming Back Each month of this past year we have focused on a recovery slogan. The slogans help to remind us of what’s really important, to stay in today, and can clarify our thinking. Our final slogan for this year is: “Keep Coming Back.” You will hear this slogan at nearly every recovery meeting
Think! As we come near to the end of our year of slogans, we come to an interesting slogan: “Think.” I used to wonder why “Think” is a slogan since it seems that all I do is “think” – think about my loved one and their problems, think about how they could solve their struggles,
Unwrapping Recovery ’24 Thank You for an Incredible Evening! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Unwrapping Recovery on Saturday, November 23. Your generosity, participation, and support made the evening a major success! From bidding on auction items to sharing stories of transformation, your involvement helps us continue to provide vital recovery programs
Live and Let Live As we’ve been learning about the slogans used in 12 Step recovery programs this year, I’ve been continually reminded that a few simple words can transform my thinking. “Live and Let Live” is one of those simple yet powerful slogans. In talking about this slogan, we tend to focus on the
Christmas Raffle We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity to win Nostalgia, a stunning painting by renowned artist Rana Atie, valued at $5,000. Displayed at the Rise Up & Tee Off golf tournament, this beautiful work of art could be yours while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in recovery at Jericho
Rise Up & Tee Off Get Ready to Tee Off for a Great Cause at Our 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! We’re excited to announce our 4th annual charity golf tournament, dedicated to supporting impactful organizations in the Ottawa region. This year, we’re proud to partner with Jericho Road, a vital addiction treatment centre in
Keep and Open Mind The slogan for this month is “Keep an Open Mind.” This saying reminds me that although I may not always know the answer to a problem or be able to see a solution, by keeping an open mind I make myself available to other possibilities – even ones I may never
