People across Ontario come together to acknowledge the impact of COVID-19 on addiction and mental health and show that recovery from addiction is possible TORONTO, Ont. (September 28, 2021) – The evening sky was alight with candles as people from across Ontario gathered in person and virtually in acknowledgement of the impact of substance use … Continued
Statement Toronto, ON, June 30, 2021 – With the recent discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, we continue to stand face-to-face with tragedy and Canada’s history of racism, violence, and cultural genocide toward Indigenous peoples. Today, Indigenous people continue to live with the very real impacts of systemic … Continued
On June 17, Renascent named the recipients of its 2021 Yielding Family Legacy Recovery Awards – T.P. Sheehan, Sullivan Treatment Centre, Volunteer; and Cynthia Langill, Graham Munro Treatment Centre, Addictions Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist. The award winners were announced during Renascent’s annual Guardian Angel donor recognition event, which was held virtually for the second year. … Continued
On February 13th, 2021, Renascent welcomed over 300 friends, staff, and alumni, as we gathered for a night of fun and laughter with our first event of the year, Renascent Laughs: From Robes to Riches. Spearheaded by Renascent’s own Cynthia Langill, who also hosted this special evening, Renascent Laughs was a virtual, live comedy show, … Continued
In 1986, in Ottawa, living was not an option for me anymore. I didn’t know Ed, but I contacted him in Aurora through a friend of mine in Ottawa who was his brother-in-law at the time. I apparently called Ed in the middle of the night, and told him to come and get me because I was very … Continued
Dr. Vera Tarman is celebrating a decade of work at Renascent! To mark the occasion, we asked her to answer a few questions from the famous Proust Questionnaire. When and where were you happiest? I have a number of moments when I am happy. Most are when I am feeling grateful. I think the publication … Continued
