Donate now to 30 years of Gratitude
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 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
Executive Director
Robby Sidhu
Director of Communications and Technology
Billy Bragg
Program Manager
Chris Miller
Associate Addictions Counsellor
Jennifer Kent-Charpentier
Director of Operations
Rod Garossino
Director of Fund Development
Rene Desjardins
Outreach
Desiree Bragg
Administrative Assistant
Pat Cole
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Ian McGregor
Community Development Coordinator
Tong Liech
Associate Addictions Counsellor
Dave Mowat
Facilities Manager
Your gift changes lives.
FROM OUR BLOG
Calling all Football lovers!!!
Calling all Football lovers!!! Brace yourselves for a high-intensity clash between the Stampeders and the Roughriders on June 24th! We are excited to partner with the Calgary Stampeders for a special ticket discount for the game against the Roughriders on June 24th....
120th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Raffle and 50/50
A momentous occasion deserves something truly unique. For our 15th annual 12-stop ride for recovery, we are raffling off this brand new 120th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special. Splashed in their first-ever Heirloom Red paint scheme....
UPCOMING EVENTS
“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
Senior Operational Program Manager
Hayley Schandor
Program Manager
Brittany Isenor
Operational Program Manager
Christine Scherger
Addiction Counsellor
Chasen Miko
Intake Supervisor
Brandi Peterson
Operational Program Manager
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
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
