Beth’s story: from darkness to light
As a nurse working in a hospital, it was second nature for Beth to help others. Then, one day, Beth realized she was the one that needed help. Realizing that her drinking had become a serious problem, she walked through the doors of the Sophia Recovery Centre to meet with a peer counsellor. She’s been…
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Aiden’s story: From chaos to confidence
Aiden was only 15 years old when his life descended into chaos. With a parent caught in the spiral of addition, they lost their home. With nowhere to live, Aiden drifted and missed a lot of school. Through the Saint John Teen Resource Centre, he got involved in UYES! The Urban Youth Employment/Education Service helped…
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211: ‘The front door to help’
It is sometimes referred to as “the front door to help.” Free and confidential, 211 is an information and referral service that quickly connects people to critical human, social, community and government support. The service helps them navigate the complex network of government and community programs and services quickly in order to find what they…
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