COVID-19: Serenity Renewal for Families Office Closed until at least April 6th, 2020
As Ontario has called a state of emergency due to the COVID-19, we will be closing our services until at least April 6th. This closure will include all workshops and counselling. We are doing this to keep our clients, volunteers and staff as safe and healthy as...
COVID-19
As Ottawa yesterday confirmed its first case of COVID-19, we will continue to monitor the situation closely in order to help keep our community as safe and healthy as possible. Currently, the risk to the public is still low, but to reduce the chance of spreading germs...
Festive Family Fun
By Kyla Groves At this time of year many families get caught up with gift buying, food making, and scheduling of visits for holiday gatherings. The busyness of the season can take over. Oftentimes, families forget what really needs to be focused on: Time Spent with...
GIVING YOUTH ANOTHER OUTLET – PhotoVoice
Youth have always been overlooked when it comes to services around mental health and addictions and giving them somewhere, they can go to try and explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions should be something high on our list as a society. Adolescents is a time of...
SISTER LOUISE DUNN, C.N.D.
Dear Friends It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Serenity Renewal for Families co-founder and visionary Sister Louise Dunn, C.N.D. Sister was admitted to hospital with health challenges, in November, and while a full...
Story of Renewal
Gord Garner reflects on how Serenity Renewal for Families helped change his life – from being in and out of 10 treatment centres to being the face and voice of the recovery community, in Ottawa. The driving force behind Recovery Day, Mr. Garner estimates that over a half a million people in the Ottawa region are adversely impacted by the behaviours and disturbances of addicted loved ones.
BABES – Addiction prevention program for children
The addiction of one individual has an adverse impact on all family members including children. Far too many kids grow up only to repeat the addictive patterns of their parents. BABES is a unique program designed for children living in families where addiction is present. It has been hugely successful in breaking the cycle of future substance abuse through early intervention and proven program strategies that resonate with vulnerable children.
A Journey of Caring: The Story of Sister Louise and Serenity Renewal (video)
Sister Louise Dunn embodies the spirit of Serenity Renewal. 33 years ago she was called to serve families in distress. Today, she continues to offer hope and support for those affected by addiction in Ottawa. This is the story of Sister Louise and Serenity Renewal for Families.
Serenity Renewal’s Sister Louise receives the Order of Ottawa
Sister Louise Dunn, co-founder of Serenity Renewal for Families in south Ottawa, will be invested into the Order of Ottawa on Nov. 17. At 83, she continues to work as an addictions counsellor, providing counselling and support to people working toward a journey of recovery as well as their families.
Sister Louise Dunn (Vistas November 2017)
Sister Louise Dunn co-founded Serenity Renewal for Families in 1983. This year, she met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was mentioned in the House of Commons, and honoured with the Order of Ottawa and at Recovery Day, highlighting the impact Sister Louise and Serenity Renewal have had and continue to have in our community.