My story of hope and recovery ….

In keeping with our philosophy of Recovery Focused Rehabilitation, N3A is developing an art based program to help clients visually express their own Recovery experience. Clients will have the opportunity to complete self-portraits in how they view themselves through the different stages of Recovery.

My story of hope and recovery is …

Growing up in St.John’s in the 80’s and 90’s, it was evident that we didn’t have a lot of support for youth with mental health issues. There was still a lot of stigma, and I had a lot of friends who were suffering. I committed to being a mental health professional straight after high school but needed to leave Newfoundland to find work in residential treatment (we had nothing of the sort in province). 20 years later, we have Tuckamore Youth Treatment Centre and Newfoundland youth are receiving an amazing service by a group of dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate staff. I am back home doing the work I love, in the province I love.

My story of hope and recovery is ….

Knowing that you are not alone. One’s journey of recovery is best done with the support of friends and family, and those who are important in your life.

Hope and recovery should not be a silent, solitary experience. Recovery should be shouted from the rooftops!

My hope is … to find optimism and reasons for a positive future

My hope is … that I can always think positive and see there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

My story of hope and recovery is …

I hope for good things in the future and to be loved and to have good friends in my life.

I hope to have the rest of my days just being loved, and also to give my love to anyone who needs it.

My hope is … to be happy

My hope is ….

• to be confident again!
• to enjoy life to the fullest!
• to help others who are struggling when I can!
• to be free!

My hope is … to maintain good health

My hope is … for my children to grow up to be able to feel comfortable to express themselves and to get help/ coping skills they need

My hope is …

• looking forward to what the future holds
• meeting my goals and aspirations and where they will lead me
• looking forward to something through any difficult time is my hope

My hope is … to find optimism and reasons for a positive future

My hope is … that I can always think positive and see there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

My hope is …

• that there is a reason to go on
• that life is worth living. To me hope that God has a plan even if I don’t understand OR agree to it
• hope that we all try to do no harm to anyone

My hope is …

• that Mental Illness is obsolete in the next 5 years
• the government puts more money in Mental Health Services in NL

My hope is … for the health and happiness of my children and to maintain my health to enjoy them for the future

My hope is …

• discovering your sense of self, discovering what makes you happy
• knowing your own truth, believing in yourself
• understanding that your past does not determine your future

My hope is …

• something to look forward to
• being able to visualize some success
• positivity in the lives of others-family/friends

My hope is …

• to be healthy and happy and treat others with respect
• to be financially independent
• have a happy life
• supportive work environment
• stay healthy
• have good friends
• that my children grow up to be independent and well educated
• that my parents continue to be healthy
• that I can be a good nurse and supportive and an advocate for my patient
• that I can motivate others

My story of hope and recovery is ….

When I finish treatment I will be clean and I will be happy. I hope to have a good relationship with my family and know who my real people are.

Youth residing at Hope Valley Treatment Center.