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Fresh Start offers an integrated approach of in-house and in-community support to individuals and their families.
– Jennifer Kent-Charpentier • Program Manager, FSRC
The Fresh Start Calgary 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
Interim Executive Director
Pat Cole
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Billy Bragg
Program Manager
Chris Miller
Addiction Counsellor
Rene Desjardins
Associate Outreach Counsellor
Desiree Bragg
Administrative Assistant
Aseem Nensi
Sous Chef
Jennifer Kent-Charpentier
interim Director of Operations
Kate King
Executive Assistant
Ian McGregor
Addiction Counsellor
Andrew "AJ" Jenkins
Lead Outreach Coordinator
Josh Cumberland
Intake Coordinator
Grant Clowes
Facilities Manager
Rod Garossino
Director of Fund Development
Robby Sidhu
Director of Communications and Events
JR Hourie
Addiction Counsellor
Tong Leech
Outreach Counsellor
Brian Roy
Head Chef
Dave Mowat
Facilities Manager
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FROM OUR BLOG
Family Healing Program Online Starting January 6th 2022
The Fresh Start Family Healing Program Our Family Healing Program helps those who are closely associated with addicts deal with the effects of addiction, and learn how to live in recovery. The Program consists of 2-hour group sessions, held once a week in the evening,...
A Fresh Start – Gifts for the Holiday Season
A Fresh Start – Gifts for the Holiday Season Sponsored by Fiera Capital-Private Wealth Start Date: Monday, November 22, 2021 09:00 AM MST End Date: Wednesday, December 01, 2021 07:00 PM MST Over our 29 years of providing solutions that recover and save lives, Fresh...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Healing Program – Last session February 3rd 2022
February 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
“Fresh Start it’s an easy sell, I beleive in the product. We’re in the business of success, your sucess!”.
– Tony Kokol
The Fresh Start Lethbridge Staff
Fresh Start employs a staff of dedicated and compassionate professionals.
Tony Kokol
Operations Manager
Hayley Schandor
Addiction Counsellor
Brandi Peterson
Resident Support Supervisor
Micha Bridgewater
Kitchen Manager
Susan Krysztofiak
Associate Director of Fund Development: Southern Alberta, Lethbridge.
Anise-Marie Fast
Addiction Counsellor
James Dodd
Maintenance
Chasen Miko
Outreach Counsellor
Brittany Isenor
Program Manager
Amy Hall
Outreach Counsellor
Christine Scherger
Addiction Counsellor
Justin Gaulin
Maintenance
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
Ron Jarrett, owner of Mission Fitness is what a committed and helpful community partner is all about. He trains the clients in the house weekly and believes that true strength and progress can only be made from a solid foundation. That foundation includes alignment, mobility and stability, and must address any muscular imbalances, weaknesses and lack of connection. Achieving this level means the body is able to progress safely without fear of injury. www.missionfit.ca