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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 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.
Stacey Petersen
Executive Director
Kate King
Executive Assistant
Jennifer Kent-Charpentier
Program Director
Billy Bragg
Addiction Counselor
Andrew "AJ" Jenkins
Lead Outreach Coordinator
Josh Cumberland
Intake Coordinator
Aseem Nensi
Kitchen Manager
Bruce Holstead
Director of Operations
Pat Cole
Financial Administrator
Tony Kokol
Operations Manager FSSC
Chris Miller
Addiction Counselor
Tong Leech
Outreach Coordinator
Andy Asnicar
Creative Manager
Grant Clowes
Facilities Manager
Wayne Steer
Director of Fund Development
Lisa Simone
National Communications Director
Ian McGregor
Addiction Counselor
JR Hourie
Addiction Counselor
Desiree Bragg
Administrative Assistant
Brian Roy
Head Chef
Dave Mowat
Facilities 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
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
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