Residential Program Transitional Housing Program In 2009, at a really low point in my life, I joined “the Stonehenge family”. I had hit rock bottom. I was trying to adjust to the diagnosis of a serious health issue and my addiction was out of control. I was so desperate I almost committed suicide. A friend… Read More
Stories
As part of our 45th anniversary in 2016, we requested stories from past staff, program participants and Board members. We asked for stories about how Stonehenge influenced them. Here is a list of what we received.
Serena K.
Let’s Grow Together Program I started using drugs at age 14, when I found a joint in my step-father’s pants pocket. I would describe my childhood as good, but felt like I could never measure up to my half-sister in my parents’ eyes; therefore I started looking for love and attention from other places. I… Read More
Rob B.
Board Member, 2013 – 2016 Residential Program Alumnus, 1988 & 2009 All of my life I have struggled with addiction and mental health issues. I was raised by ‘the system’ after being taken from my parents by CAS due to their own addiction issues. My younger years were spent in and out of various institutions and… Read More
Dr. Mary Peirson
STC Physician, 1998-2001 In 1998 I was approached by Lucy Hume, Director of Stonehenge, to set up access to primary care for the residents of Stonehenge. Many of the residents struggled with chronic addiction and were very unwell physically; many lacking any contact with physicians and a large portion without doctors at all. Trips to the… Read More
Gary S.
Residential Program Opioid Substitution Treatment I was born and raised in Listowel, Ontario. As far back as 12 years old, I have always wanted to escape my feelings. Drugs and alcohol were my answers. At the age of 17, I found myself constantly in trouble with the law and up on charges that were sure… Read More
Fern Gobbi
Office Coordinator, 1989 – 2016 When I started working at Stonehenge 26 years ago, drug use was not talked about as openly as it is today. Instead, people tried to cover it up to avoid bringing shame to their family and friends. Typically, harsh judgments were made about a person’s character if they were known… Read More
Danny Lui
Board Member, 2008 – 2009 I am a pharmacist and have served Guelph for the past 34 years. Over those years I worked as a traditional pharmacist, filling prescriptions for customers and giving advice when asked. I would never have guessed that I would be doing what I do today with Stonehenge Therapeutic Community –… Read More
Bill Lord
Board Member and Chair, 2001 – 2010 I am a minister and educator in my profession. I came to Stonehenge Therapeutic Community in 2001 as a volunteer Director on the Stonehenge Board. I found my roles as Director and then Chair of the Board very meaningful, staying on the Board for three full terms. Over… Read More
