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.