Getting a Second Chance at Life
FRED ACCESSED LIFE-CHANGING COMMUNITY SERVICES TO HELP ON HIS JOURNEY TO RECOVERY
“At the time, every penny I was making was spent on drugs. I was getting up in the morning, and before I was even out of bed, I would have already used… that was just to start my day. It was really bad.
When I found out about what United Way could do, I was sitting inside a methadone clinic. I was talking to someone on the phone, saying, ‘I’m going to lose everything. I’ve got nothing. I might as well be dead.’
I got in touch to learn more about what the program could do to support my recovery.
The rehabilitation program was probably the most life-changing thing that has ever happened for me. After my first session, I felt the weight on my shoulders had been lifted. If United Way hadn’t stepped in when it did, I probably wouldn’t be standing here.
Now, I share my story to let people know about the services that they support through donations, and how they make an impact.”
“If United Way hadn’t stepped in when it did, I probably wouldn’t be standing here.”
ISSUE
1 in 4 Canadians were classified as having low-to-moderate mental health difficulties.
IMPACT
People have improved mental health and are better able to handle life’s challenges.
ISSUE
More than half of Canadians report not having a strong sense of belonging to their local community.
IMPACT
People are involved in their community and feel a sense of belonging.
ISSUE
Among employed Canadians, the number of people with mental health-related disabilities has increased by 2.3% over the last few years.
IMPACT
People are able to access supports, including addiction support services, due to enhanced community service coordination.