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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 • 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
Addiction Counsellor
Rene Desjardins
Outreach
Desiree Bragg
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Kent-Charpentier
Director of Operations
Kate King
Family Healing Facilitator
Ian McGregor
Addiction Counsellor
Andrew "AJ" Jenkins
Addiction Counsellor
Grant Clowes
Facilities Manager
Pat Cole
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Rod Garossino
Director of Fund Development
Tong Liech
Outreach
Josh Cumberland
Intake Coordinator
Dave Mowat
Facilities Manager
Brian Roy
Head Chef
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FROM OUR BLOG
Giving Tuesday November 29th 2022
Please join us in "30 Years of Gratitude." Our course has been charted. Our compass is set on the future. Please help us launch the next 30 years of life-changing services for families and individuals affected by addiction. On this Giving Tuesday, we ask you to...
Lethbridge 1 Year later
Seasons change but so do we! Today we are grateful to be celebrating the 1 year milestone of our Lethbridge Centre becoming a part of the Fresh Start family. Over the last year we have seen much growth inside and out from renovations to the facility’s exterior,...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fresh Start Presents: Community Perspectives on Recovery Housing
April 14 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 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
Chasen Miko
Outreach
Brittany Isenor
Program Manager
Christine Scherger
Addiction Counsellor
Brandi Peterson
Client Support Supervisor
Anise-Marie Fast
Addiction Counsellor
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
