After years of addiction, legal trouble, and isolation, Daylen came to Renascent from the Northwest Territories ready for change. “I’d been drinking since I was 11 years old,” he shares. “At first, it made me feel more comfortable with myself, but over time my use progressed to harder drugs. I couldn’t keep a job, I couldn’t maintain a relationship, couldn’t manage my life.”

When Daylen’s lawyer and counsellor both encouraged him to seek treatment, he decided it was time to ask for help.

Initially, “I was scared,” he admits. But what he found at Renascent surprised him.

“The counsellors were very welcoming and understanding,” Daylen says. “They helped me navigate why I was there and assured me I wasn’t alone. I really needed that.”

During inpatient treatment, he participated in individual and group counselling, attended 12-Step meetings, and began building the tools and routines needed to support long-term recovery. By the end of the program, Daylen says he felt like he had “a bit of myself back.”

But he also knew recovery would require ongoing work once treatment ended. To further support his recovery, he committed to Renascent’s Continuing Care Program. Through regular virtual sessions, he found additional connection and support as he adjusted to life after treatment.

“Getting sober is incredibly difficult,” he says, “but in the beginning, staying sober can feel even more challenging. Continuing Care kept me accountable, gave me direction when I needed it most, and helped me understand why and how to maintain my recovery. This community has been my greatest support.”