Step 2: 12 Step Program

A note on language. At Renascent, we help people recover from substance use addiction and integrate 12-Step facilitation into our programming. We recognize that the substances our clients are recovering from and the 12-Step groups they connect with may vary. Throughout our website you may see general terms relating to the 12 Steps, as we … Continued

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12-Step Chips, keytags, and Medallions: Symbols of Sobriety and Hope

When embarking on a journey towards sobriety, every step forward is a monumental achievement. In 12-step recovery, these milestones are celebrated with chips, keytags, and medallions, small tokens that carry immense significance. More than just keepsakes, these symbols represent progress, perseverance, and hope in the ongoing battle against addiction. The Origins of 12-Step Chips, keytags, … Continued

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Renascent’s 30th Recovery Shot Golf Tournament Raises $185,000, Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Renascent Foundation’s 30th annual Recovery Shot Golf Tournament was a celebration of milestones, memories, and meaningful contributions. Held at the scenic Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, the 2024 tournament raised an impressive $185,000 in support of addiction recovery programs. This year’s sold-out event also marked the Foundation’s 40th anniversary, adding a special layer of … Continued

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Holiday Gifts – and Hope

While many of us celebrate special occasions, they carry a particular significance for Duncan: it was on his mother’s birthday in 2021 that he first decided to pursue recovery at Renascent. Of that decision, “the worst birthday turned into the best gift,” he reflects. So when the holiday season rolls around each winter, he feels … Continued

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Bridging Music, Recovery, and Philanthropy

Music has always been a cornerstone of Renascent’s Melissa Lauren’s life. Her deep passion for the art form, coupled with her profound understanding of addiction, inspired this life-long musician to compose Old Friend. It’s a song that powerfully compares addiction to an old friend who unexpectedly returns; and Melissa has pledged a portion of the … Continued

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