Fresh Start offers an integrated approach of in-house and in-community support to individuals and their families.
– Jennifer Kent-Charpentier • Director of Opperations, FSRC

The Fresh Start Staff

Fresh Start employs a staff of dedicated and compassionate professionals.

Our commitment to the success of our program is reflected in the high standard of our work and our adherence to our core values. We place a premium on the ethics, personal development, education and training that will serve to provide our clients with the best path to recovery. Our professional experience is augmented by the fact that a significant number of us are in recovery ourselves and are proud to serve as examples that change is possible.

Bruce Holstead

Bruce Holstead

Executive Director

Robby Sidhu

Robby Sidhu

Director of Communications and Technology

Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

Operational Program Manager

Chris Miller

Chris Miller

Associate Addictions Counsellor

Jennifer Kent-Charpentier

Jennifer Kent-Charpentier

Director of Operations

Rod Garossino

Rod Garossino

Director of Fund Development

Rene Desjardins

Rene Desjardins

Outreach

Desiree Bragg

Desiree Bragg

Administrative Assistant

Pat Cole

Pat Cole

Director of Finance and Human Resources

Ian McGregor

Ian McGregor

Program Manager

Tong Liech

Tong Liech

Associate Addictions Counsellor

Chasen Miko

Chasen Miko

Intake Supervisor

Hayley Schandor

Hayley Schandor

Program Manager

Brittany Isenor

Brittany Isenor

Operational Program Manager

Christine Scherger

Christine Scherger

Addiction Counsellor

Brandi Peterson

Brandi Peterson

Operational Program Manager

Anise-Marie Fast

Anise-Marie Fast

Program Manager

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Government of Alberta supports Recovery Oriented Systems of Care and Recovery-Oriented Communities of Care which include addiction treatment and post-treatment housing. Their goal is to create lasting Recovery in Alberta for individuals, families, and entire communities promoting the fact that Recovery is Real, Attainable, and Sustainable. All Albertans can experience the positive and healing effects of Recovery Capital. For more information please visit their website https://www.alberta.ca/addiction-mental-health.aspx

for more information about Fresh Start Recovery or any of our programs.