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At Life Works we strive to raise awareness on behavioural health and inform on the severity of addictions, eating disorders and mental health issues.  As people become more aware of behavioural health issues, it is important to us that the information people read and listen to is both reliable and correct.

We are currently focusing on being a voice through press articles, radio shows and TV programs, ensuring that the information that reaches the general public is correct and not misleading.  In addition we continue be Dedicated to Recovery through our newsletter and professional blogs, as we keep in contact with our former residents and their loved ones with the latest news on our recovery workshops, lectures and counsellor written articles.

If you have any suggestions for our newsletters or our media interactions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We would be very grateful to hear from you.

Spring Newsletter Available Online

Issue #21, our Spring newsletter is now available online for download.

We would love to hear what you think of our newsletters, so please comment on our Facebook page.  These newsletters are designed for you, so we will value any feedback you might have.  If there are certain topics or areas which you feel need to be covered by our future newsletters then this is the place to let us know what you think.

Read more: Spring Newsletter Available Online

Winter Newsletter Available Online

Issue #20 of our Winter newsletter is now available online for download.

We would love to hear what you think of our newsletters, so please comment on our Issue 20 Newsletter Comments Blog.  These newsletters are designed for you, so we will value any feedback you might have.  If there are certain topics or areas which you feel need to be covered by our future newsletters then this is the place to let us know what you think.

Read more: Winter Newsletter Available Online

Eat, Drink & Be Merry?

What does Christmas mean to you? Is it about food? Mulled wine? Gifts? Endless social events? Making others happy?

What if you’re in recovery from a mental health disorder, addiction or eating disorder? What does Christmas mean then?

Do you have to have less of a Christmas if you are in recovery?

Read more: Eat, Drink & Be Merry?

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