From Rock Bottom to Hope
Cameron’s Story
“NO TREATMENT CENTRE’S WOULD ACCEPT ME BECAUSE OF MY VIOLENT CRIMINAL RECORD AND HISTORY. I CALLED MY SISTER, DESPERATE FOR HELP. SHE TOLD ME THAT HOPE MISSION MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP — AND I STARTED MAKING MY WAY TO THE HERB JAMIESON CENTRE.”
Here at the old Herb Jamieson Centre, Cameron joined Breakout, our recovery program for men. For the first time in Cameron’s life, he had hope for a better future and a support network of people who cared about him.
It’s been over five years since Cameron graduated from our program and his life has completely turned around. This past year, his story came full circle when he ended up helping rebuild the new Herb Jamieson Centre — the same place that rebuilt his life.
“THIS BUILDING IS GOING TO HELP THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF MEN. AND NOT JUST MEN, BUT WOMEN, KIDS, TEENAGERS — ENTIRE FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN PULLED APART WILL FIND RESTORATION.”
Pauline's Story
Pauline came to our doors after losing everything. She had experienced heartbreaking childhood trauma, and in order to numb the pain, fell into addiction.
Jake's Story
After losing everything and with nowhere else to stay, Jake began sleeping in the river valley at night - with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm.
Will's Story
Will had lost it all to alcoholism and was living in a tent in Calgary...
Vicky's Story
13-year-old Vicki struggled to make good friends at school. At home, she struggled with persistent hunger...
Ell's Story
“Before Hope Mission, life wasn't going too well,” 16-year-old Ell shares. “My family doesn't really have that much money to get food.”
Dustin's Story
Dustin calls his former life of addiction “one of despair.” He knew something needed to change, but didn’t think it was possible.
David's Story
David moved to Edmonton to start over. He knew he needed to ask for help. David joined Breakout, Hope Mission’s year-long addiction recovery program for men.
Danielle's Story
Danielle does her very best to meet the needs of her two kids. But like many families, life has gotten so much more challenging the last few years. Danielle found support through Hope Mission.
Stephen's Story
A beautiful story of transformation and hope.
Jacinta's Story
At the age of sixteen, Jacinta’s life took a turn as she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol. After getting kicked out of school and not finding any other schools that would accept her...
Bonita's Story
After Bonita was evicted from her home she didn’t know where to go. In her desperation, she discovered that there was a place that could offer her meals, shelter, and hope. Bonita eventually found her way to Hope Mission.
Mike's Story
Mike worked in the trades as a pipefitter for years. After experimenting with drugs, he fell into full-blown addiction. His life spiraled out of control: he lost his job, home, his membership in the union and crashed his car.
Rory's Story
After years of growing up with an alcoholic father and grandfather, Rory eventually found himself caught in the same addiction.
Miguel's Story
After separating from his wife and rarely seeing his son, Miguel numbed his pain by drinking and taking drugs. His addiction took over his life and he became homeless for three and a half years. Miguel found himself in a desperate situation.
Cameron's Story
As a child, Cameron didn’t see his father much — he was constantly in and out of prison. When Cameron became a father as a teenager, he supported them the only way he knew how: by selling drugs.