By Jomana A., Renascent Alumni Step 8: “Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.“ As a newcomer, I sat in meetings and heard my fellow recovering alcoholics talk about Step 8. Confusion and fear coloured my approach to Step 8. Thanks to good sponsorship, … Continued
Carri C. and Cindy B. have lots in common, but it is their dedication to supporting each other’s recovery that stands out the most. Having met at Renascent’s Graham Munro Treatment Centre, the pair began their recovery from addiction just days apart in March 2018. Today, their friendship remains strong as they both draw strength … Continued
Portions of this article are excerpted and adapted from the upcoming book Hope Against Hope, authored by Renascent’s Clinical Director Michael Lochran and consulting Psychotherapist Laura Cavanagh. Hope Against Hope’s anticipated release is in 2021. Since the New York State Inebriate Asylum opened in 1864, inpatient residential treatment has been the gold standard intervention for … Continued
Isaiah Gayle, Business Development Specialist, Renascent, shares why he participates in Renascent’s Road to Recovery Walkathon/Run It will perhaps sound a little or a lot like a cliché, but I participate in Renascent’s Road to Recovery Walkathon/Run each year because I believe in the cause. I feel every individual and their loved ones who are … Continued
It was just a few years ago that Brendan stumbled into treatment for alcohol addiction at Renascent’s Punanai Treatment Centre (Punanai), barely able to walk. Today, he’s lacing up his running shoes, training for Renascent’s Road to Recovery Walkathon/Run, to help raise funds for addiction treatment for people in need. Brendan knows all too well … Continued
If you’re a Graham Munro Treatment Centre (Munro) alumni who graduated over the last year, you probably know Adriana. A person in recovery herself, yoga has been integral to Adriana’s recovery. In July 2020, she first began at Renascent, volunteering as a Munro yoga instructor. Adriana shares openly about her love for yoga, how it … Continued
Jennie Bell’s children were in their teens when she found recovery from addiction. Over the more than 13 years that have passed since, Jennie has had honest and open conversations with her children about her addiction and the impact it had on them. These conversations help give Jennie a unique and empathetic perspective which she … Continued
By Brandon Neuman, Addictions Counsellor, Renascent’s Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program Early in recovery I found that I was quite impressionable. I was in a new city, had admitted powerlessness and was looking for next steps to follow. I was, and am, very grateful that much of this direction was provided by the 12 steps, my … Continued
Media Release – July 8, 2021 $1.25M annualized investment addresses critical gap in the health care system by adding urgently needed intensive treatment for addiction using innovative virtual model. TORONTO, Ont. (July 8, 2021) – The Ontario Government announced new annualized funding for Renascent in the amount of $1.25M, making a newly developed Virtual Intensive … Continued
By Corey S., Renascent Alumni Having humility is the key principle for Step 7 – giving up on self-will and building a reliance on God’s will to guide me through life. Step 7 has now become part of my nightly routine. Every evening before bed I reflect on my day and make a mental inventory … Continued
