Stefan’s Story
Stef's StoryA great sense of relief came over me, when my journey with Serenity Renewal for Families began.I was a very broken man full of anxieties, daily panic attacks, living in constant fear of everything. I lost all socializing skills or even the drive to leave...
Want to join a great team? – Recruiting Counsellors / Psychotherapists
Counsellor / Psychotherapist Part-time Contract Position Serenity Renewal for Families is a heart centered, non-profit agency which provides help and support for individuals and family members impacted directly or indirectly by addictions. We do this through family...
Family Programs and Events
Information about Our Family Programs Serenity Renewal for Families offers a variety of unique programs for children and youth, along with their parents or other adults involved in their care. Our evidence-based programs enhance communication within the family unit...
Winter 2024 Adult Educational Workshops Schedule
Information About Our Adult Educational Workshops Designed to promote personal well-being in a safe environment. There is no requirement to see a counsellor before taking a workshop. However, a counsellor may recommend a series of workshops based on an assessment of...
WOW (Working on Wellness) Festival
First photo: Natasha Pronko - Communications, Data, Volunteer Coordinator (Left), Michelle Tasker - Manager of Client Services (Top-Right), Jasmine Guy - Student Family Programs Assistant (Bottom-Right). Second Photo: Natasha Pronko - Communications, Data, Volunteer...
Board Members Wanted
The Volunteer RoleSerenity Renewal for Families is recruiting board members for the upcoming 2023/24 term and beyond. Lend your talents, time, and treasures to help guide Serenity Renewal for Families by overseeing the organization in a governance role and helping...
Jeannine’s story
Jeannine's storyI felt like I was deep in the woods of darkness with no clear path in sight.Invisible and irrelevant no more! I now better understand why I’ve felt this way for most of the six decades of my life. What a surprise—or rather, shock—to have learned that I...
Is technoference a ‘thing’ in your life?
Is technoference a ‘thing’ in your life? by Marian Meade, RN BScN Psychotherapist, Director of Counselling at Serenity Renewal for Families I love technology! It’s above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. Cell phones, internet, data, laptops, facetime, social...
Why I do what I do
WHY I DO WHAT I DO By Michelle Tasker I am the Client Services Manager at Serenity Renewal for Families, the “small but mighty” non-profit in Alta Vista that has been helping individuals and families impacted by addictions for almost 40 years. Every week, I answer...
Want to join a great team? – Recruiting Counsellors / Psychotherapists
Counsellor / Psychotherapist Part-time Contract Position Serenity Renewal for Families is a heart centered, non-profit agency which provides help and support for individuals and family members impacted directly or indirectly by addictions. We do this through family...
Board Members Wanted
The Volunteer RoleSerenity Renewal for Families is recruiting board members for the upcoming 2023/24 term and beyond. Lend your talents, time, and treasures to help guide Serenity Renewal for Families by overseeing the organization in a governance role and helping...
Cleaning Crew Volunteer– Part-time Volunteer Position
Cleaning Crew Volunteer - Part-time Volunteer Position Organization: Serenity Renewal for Families (SRF) Date Posted: January 10, 2023 Serenity Renewal for Families is a heart-centered, non-profit agency that provides help and support for individuals and...
Counsellor – Psychotherapist part-time Contract Position
Counsellor -Psychotherapist Part-time Contract Position Organization: Serenity Renewal for Families (SRF) Date Posted: October 17, 2022 Serenity Renewal for Families is a heart centered, non-profit agency which provides help and support for individuals and...
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...
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...