By providing trauma-informed care, we can support people in reducing the risks and problems caused by addiction while also supporting, educating and developing strategies to increase their quality of life that trauma and chronic stress have impacted.
Self-compassion is learning how to be our own best friend instead of our own worst enemy, especially in times we need support most. It is reminding ourselves that we too have strengths and we too struggle, just like everyone else.
Holiday pressure can make taking good care of ourselves difficult, but it’s not impossible. Below are tips to support all of us in prioritizing our self-care, and reducing the opportunities for problematic, short-term coping strategies.
Most of us will experience some increase in stress over the holidays even if it is an exciting and positive time. This is why it can be very helpful to know about, and understand how to use, harm reduction.
Generosity from TD Bank Group Expands Vital Peer Support Program
Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services is thrilled to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) has awarded the organization a TD Ready Commitment Grant of $40,000 to continue and expand the Recovery Peer Support program.
This past weekend, Rideauwood was featured on An Hour to Give, the Rogers TV and Country 101.1FM show dedicated to showcasing local charities.
By providing trauma-informed care, we can support people in reducing the risks and problems caused by addiction while also supporting, educating and developing strategies to increase their quality of life that trauma and chronic stress have impacted.
Please note that Rideauwood’s reception is closed on Monday, June 24th. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.
For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.
Thank you.
Veuillez noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le mardi 24 juin. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.
Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.
Merci.
Please note that Rideauwood is closed the afternoon of Friday, June 13th. Please also note that on Monday, June 16th, Rideauwood’s reception is closed but our services are still operating. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.
For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.
Thank you.
Veuillez noter que Rideauwood sera fermée l’après-midi du vendredi 13 juin. Veuillez également noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le lundi 16 juin, mais nos services continueront d’être offerts. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.
Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.
Merci.
Please note that Rideauwood’s reception is closed on Monday, June 9th. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.
For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.
Thank you.
Veuillez noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le lundi 9 juin. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.
Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.
Merci.
