Pathways to Recovery

04/01/2025

What a morning! 🌞

Today, at our 2nd annual Rise and Shine breakfast, we came together as a community to support mental health and substance use care—and what a beautiful success it was.

With spring in the air and new beginnings on the horizon, Pathways to Recovery is thrilled to take on our next big chapter: launching in-patient treatment in Ottawa in 2025. This is a critical step forward, and we couldn’t take it without you.

To our incredible sponsors, passionate attendees, and dedicated supporters—thank you. Your belief in upstream, compassionate care makes this work possible.

A special thank you to Dr. Sunil Varghese and Evan Van Roon, who inspired us with their heartfelt words and reminded us why this work matters so deeply. Their passion and vision helped set the tone for what’s ahead.

As we move forward on this new path, we’re reminded that healing happens in community. Together, we’re building something powerful—and we’re just getting started.

02/14/2024

Rob from Ottawa Inner City Health shares the vital importance of partnering with Pathways To Recovery. 🌟

Working hand in hand, we're breaking down barriers and providing holistic care for our community. Together, we're tackling the challenges of the toxic drug crisis and supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. 💬
Let's continue working together to make a difference!

🌍 Unity in Care, Strength in Collaboration

02/09/2024

Breaking down barriers together! 🌟

At Pathways to Recovery our mission is to bridge the existing gaps in mental health and addiction services, ensuring a continuum of care that leaves no one behind. For far too long, mental health and substance use issues have endured stigmatization and secrecy. At best, these challenges have been under-supported, and at worst, they’ve been outright ignored.

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Our dedication lies in dismantling these barriers, destigmatizing them, and bringing these issues into the open. Together, we can break down the longstanding barriers that have hindered progress and build a future where everyone receives the care and understanding they deserve.

Your support matters: https://bit.ly/PTRGiveNow

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for joining us 🙌 Here's to A Better Future.

02/05/2024

Our inaugural fundraiser wouldn't have been a success without the support from our sponsors!

02/02/2024

Rise and Shine for Substance Use and Mental Health event Sponsor!

We honour and thank for their remarkable dedication to our mission. Their steadfast support has been instrumental in advancing initiatives directly impacting those facing substance use and mental health challenges. Nordik Window's and Doors' incredible commitment hasn't just improved lives; it has been a beacon of hope, guiding us toward a more supportive and understanding community.

&Shine

02/01/2024

Wow, what a morning! Our hearts are bursting with joy after our Rise and Shine for Substance Use and Mental Health breakfast fundraiser. The turnout was more than we could have ever dreamed of! Bright and early, our guests were up and at 'em, ready to learn about the latest in substance use care. The room was packed with powerhouse advocates, healthcare pros, community partners, and ottawa business leaders. We couldn't have done it without you all! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A shout out to for hosting us!

09/15/2023

A perfect day to be out supporting our friends at Ottawa Community Housing Foundation in their 10th annual golf tournament. Incredible work that the foundation does for those most vulnerable and underserved in our community.

06/26/2023

That's a wrap! Thank you so much to for partnering with us and allowing us to bring nalaxone training.

This weekend, we were able to train 800 Escapade attendees on nalaxone and the overdose crisis.

Thank you to our partners .care, Respect RX pharmacy and to make this event such a success!

Visit our website to learn more about our amazing programs- like our Mobile Health Unit that brings substance use care to those who need it most.

06/23/2023

Yesterday, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, o behalf of the Honorable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, joined us to announced over $1.9 million in funding for our Safer Supply Ottawa Program through Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP). This funding extension allows us to empower our valued partner organizations, including Ottawa Public Health, Ottawa Inner City Health, Recovery Care, Somerset West CHC, Sandy Hill CHC, Options Bytown, and Respect RX Pharmacy, to provide comprehensive wrap-around services, offer a regulated alternative to the toxic drug supply, and conduct vital research that will deepen our understanding of the opioid crisis and guides future practices.

Findings from our external research team at the University of Ottawa indicate that the Safer Supply Ottawa project has achieved a consistent reduction of over 80% in overdoses among patients. 

We are grateful to Health Canada for their support and to MP Carolyn Bennett , MP Mona Fortier, and MPP Lucille Collard for championing this cause. We also extend our gratitude to our dedicated partner organizations, whose commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in the success of the Safer Supply Ottawa Program. This funding extension reaffirms our shared commitment to evidence-based strategies and collaborative efforts as we continue to make positive strides toward a safer and healthier community in Ottawa.

11/29/2022

November 29th, GivingTuesday, is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform your communities.

Choosing to support Pathways to Recovery helps us to serve those struggling with substance use and mental health. We put every dollar to work to save lives.

Any amount helps, consider giving at: pathwaystorecovery.ca/givenow

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09/16/2022

Thrilled to be at the WOW festival (previously recovery day). A gorgeous day to spend outside celebrating all people on all pathways, increasing access to substance use and mental health care. We recognize everyone's journey is different and working on a healthier tomorrow. Thank you to the amazing work by hosting this fantastic event.

We are pleased to be offering first aid at our Mobile Health Clinic this year. Come by and check it out!

09/09/2022

The intersection between the COVID-19 pandemic and the overdose crisis has left a tremendous burden on harm reduction staff across the country. A comprehensive healthcare system with support for our care workers is imperative.

Ottawa, September 08,2022 -- Healthcare professionals, social workers and counsellors working in the substance use field are experiencing higher levels of burnout. A new study released today by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) says the drug toxicity crisis and the COVID-19 p...