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Philanthropic Phriday 28: CAPSA
This week's donation goes to CAPSA, which is an acronym for Community Addictions Peer Support Association:
https://capsa.ca/recovery-day-ottawa/
Today, September 25, is Recovery Day Ottawa, a day devoted to the support of those grappling with addictions and substance abuse issues.
Mayor Jim Watson has also proclaimed today Dave Smith Day. Dave Smith died recently and his humanitarian legacy in making Ottawa a better place for disadvantaged residents is well known. He is perhaps best known for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.
Young people, regardless of personal or family circumstances, are typically dealing with a lot of growing pains even if their physical and mental health is comparatively good and stable. Usually, they are forming new bonds with people outside of their immediate family and household. But this process of developing new relationships with others is hindered considerably by pandemic rules and conditions. They may turn to alcohol, cannabis or opioids to dull their pain or compensate for the lack of positive interpersonal interactions with others.
Fortunately, many young people have a rich online life, much of it positive.
Recovery Day will be celebrated virtually today between the hours of 3 and 8PM. Details are available on the CAPSA website.
https://capsa.ca/recovery-day-ottawa/
Today, September 25, is Recovery Day Ottawa, a day devoted to the support of those grappling with addictions and substance abuse issues.
Mayor Jim Watson has also proclaimed today Dave Smith Day. Dave Smith died recently and his humanitarian legacy in making Ottawa a better place for disadvantaged residents is well known. He is perhaps best known for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.
Young people, regardless of personal or family circumstances, are typically dealing with a lot of growing pains even if their physical and mental health is comparatively good and stable. Usually, they are forming new bonds with people outside of their immediate family and household. But this process of developing new relationships with others is hindered considerably by pandemic rules and conditions. They may turn to alcohol, cannabis or opioids to dull their pain or compensate for the lack of positive interpersonal interactions with others.
Fortunately, many young people have a rich online life, much of it positive.
Recovery Day will be celebrated virtually today between the hours of 3 and 8PM. Details are available on the CAPSA website.