Alumni Ambassador, Alanna S. On What Recovery Looks Like Today
By Jeff Vircoe Alanna is apologizing for interrupting the interview, having to run to the next room to see what has her boy so upset. “I’m sorry hunny, mommy can’t
The Three Ledgehill Amigos
Great clinicians, great friends, great results By Jeff Vircoe Heard at a gathering of recovering addicts: “You can come out of the furnace of trouble two ways: if you let
Hundreds out for Edgewood’s Annual Run For Recovery
Nanaimo community rallies for the cause By Jeff Vircoe They dodged the storm, raised a bunch of cash, and ran like the wind. After pandemic lockdowns, and being kept in
Hurricane Emma – A Force To Be Reckoned With
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Jeff Vircoe If you look up the word hurricane you are sure to find a collection of descriptors which include the words storm; spiral; force; dangerous. Nowhere does it say Emma.
Sergio’s Journey To Retirement
By Jeff Vircoe Sergio Orlando is sitting in a waiting room in clinic in Parksville, and killing two birds with one stone, so to speak. He is about to answer
The 12 Gifts of Recovery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] About a year before I got sober, I made a list in my journal of all the ways I thought stopping drinking could help me. I use the term "journal"
Canadian Veteran Derek B. Crosses Bridge to a Better Life
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Derek B., pictured above with his favourite horse, Elvis, who he says helps to relax and ground him. On November 11th, Canadians will pause in a moment of silence to honour
It’s the Season of Gratitude
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow” – Melody Beattie. For many of us, 2021 has been a year of challenge
Looking Back At Lauren’s Legacy
A truly great clinician is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget. Earlier this month, and with mixed emotions, we bid our Deputy Clinical Director, Lauren Melzack