Residential Program, 1982 Like many others I entered treatment broken, bankrupt, angry and feeling hopeless. While I had lost everything and really had nothing more to lose, I fought like hell to hang on to my empty bag of tricks and stories of glory. I began my Stonehenge journey at the Orangeville location and was part… Read More
Program Participants
Brian F.
Residential Program, 1971 I started drinking in my early teens. The first time I got drunk, I loved it. It took away my fears and gave me the courage to do what I wanted. One of my biggest fears was that I couldn’t read. I was fearful that people would find out. I was in a… Read More
Bryan D.
Residential Program Vice Chair, STC Alumni Association Hello, I am Bryan D. I am a person in recovery. I have been clean from drugs since May of 1994. I set my clean date as the very first day that I entered Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, which was August 23, 1994. I finished my residential treatment in… Read More
Brad H.
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
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
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