June 2021, GIMLI, MB. As all Canadians reflect on the trauma and harm of our collective past, we are seeking ways to heal. Aurora Recovery Centre is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Indigenous Awareness Canada to undertake organization-wide training. The program is designed to create greater understanding and enhance communications between Indigenous … Aurora Recovery Centre partners with Indigenous Awareness Canada to train entire staff.
Allen Berger is wandering about the kitchen in a plain black T-shirt and grey sweats. While he talks, the camera shows him chopping veggies, doing a sniff test of a container pulled from the fridge, shrugging and placing it on the cutting board. You know, just another guy living the COVID life. A husband, a … Allen Berger, Ph.D.: Brings Emotional Sobriety to Aurora
For Anthony Cafik, this year is different. It is Christmas in treatment. The energy is different. People are feeling it. A mix of excitement, sadness, togetherness. Members. Staff. Everyone is experiencing something different. Anthony Cafik, the new clinical director at Aurora, is outside taking pictures of snow angels. “Angel translates into message. We have a … Anthony Cafik: New Clinical Director Brings A Team Approach To ARC
In these times of more lockdowns in a devastating pandemic, of election chicanery in the U.S., the concept may be somewhat muffled this year, but it will be there. Addiction education and awareness is at the forefront for this year’s National Addictions Awareness Week. Addiction. Whether we think about it or not, it isn’t going … Addiction Education and Awareness: National Addictions Awareness Week
National Addictions Awareness Week is in full swing, with today shining the spotlight on the effects of COVID and substance use disorders. As COVID-19 dominates the newswires, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) reports that its inquiries during the pandemic have found “people who use substances report a loss of social connection … COVID And Substance Use: National Addictions Awareness Week
University of Manitoba Meth Study: Sevenfold Increase in ER Visits: Global News This University of Manitoba study of the increase in meth-related health system interactions supports our approach: “People’s life circumstances can predispose them to turn to meth as a way of coping.” “It is critical to address underlying factors that influence both mental health … University of Manitoba Meth Study: Sevenfold Increase in ER Visits
Dr. Allen Berger, international recovery authority welcomed by Aurora Recovery Centre. Have you spent time contemplating the nature of substance use disorders, either from a personal perspective of someone living with the illness, or as someone in relationship to a loved one impacted by addiction? Understanding the causes can be perplexing as we seek to … Dr Allen Berger Brings Inspiration to Aurora
A sombre but dedicated group of Aurora staff made their way to Winnipeg’s Stephen Juba Park on August 31, 2020, doing their part to recognize the significance of International Overdose Awareness Day. A collection of mental health and addiction advocates and community organizations took part in an afternoon of sharing, awareness, and support of the … Overdose Awareness Day 2020
