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
5 Tips For Staying Sober During The Dog Days of Summer
Summer is here! The sky is blue, the world is slowly returning to some sort of a “normal existence”, and the warm climate brings the perfect weather for planning barbeques,
From Couch Surfing to Service Work – Meet Alumni Coordinator, Billy H.
Written by Lorelie Rozzano, internationally recognized author and advocate. Billy was living in Edmonton with his parents when he was confronted with a choice-quit using drugs and continue living at
Courage, Strength, Hope
Introducing Alumnus Leigh H. Born a proud Taurus in North York, Ontario, Leigh recalls her and her older brother growing up very close as kids – until life became turbulent
Introducing Bonnie Bartlett, Director of Alumni Relations, EHN Canada
It’s Time To Thrive! Bonnie has been part of the Edgewood/EHN family for over 19 years and has worked in several different capacities, always putting the well-being of our patients,