Tag: substance use
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Struggling Mother Finds Parenting Support Thanks to New Choices Program
In the past, motherhood was challenging for Hillary. She struggled with addiction and, as a result, lost custody of her four older children. This painful experience inspired her to get…
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Salvation Army Kite-Making Program Serves as a Therapeutic Aid for Recovery
Since he was a child, Dion Richards had a passion for art. He enjoys painting, sculpting, cooking, and woodworking. His enthusiasm for creativity helped him discover a hobby that keeps…
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When Christmas Is not a Happy Time
For some people, Christmas isn’t always the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year.’ Alysse, 34, recalls the times she couldn’t afford to put gifts under the tree. But poverty wasn’t…
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Corey’s Homelessness Story
When 43-year-old Corey broke his leg, he had treatment in a hospital away from home and family. Upon his release he had nowhere to go and slept in his wheelchair…
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New Community Kitchen Program at Edmonton’s Centre of Hope Celebrates First Graduating Class
Recently, The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Centre of Hope (ECOH) celebrated their first Community Kitchen graduating class, a new program aiming to empower participants to thrive in recovery with nutrition education.…
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The Courage to Change
Spencer went to college, received a degree in hotel restaurant management and owned a business. On the outside, he was in control. But his reality was that he was deep…
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When Life Fell Apart
Jesse was a schoolteacher, in a long-term relationship and was going to be co-owner of a business when life fell apart. Alcohol abuse was in the mix, and there were…
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Ready for Change
For more than 10 years, Barbie struggled with substance use disorders. After giving birth to her youngest daughter, Rhythim, in 2017, Barbie turned to The Salvation Army’s New Choices program.…
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Journey into Darkness
Growing up, Lynsie’s parents struggled with alcoholism, which had a significant impact on her childhood. Emotionally neglected, her desperation to be liked and loved pushed her towards people and habits…
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Ryan’s Journey
At 28 years old, Ryan is an upgrading student with a bright future ahead of him. However, the classroom hasn’t always been an environment that’s brought out the best in…
