Nearly 2 years after opening, Lennon Recovery House eyes expansion
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After almost two years in operation, Lennon Recovery House, a temporary home for people struggling with addictions and mental health issues, has stable funding and is now looking at expansion.
The home opened in April 2020, and founder and director Dianne Young is happy to see people getting another chance because of it.
Young's son Lennon Waterman, whom the home is named after, struggled with addictions and severe mental health issues.
He died by suicide in 2013.
Young pushed for better services and help for people after his death.
"My son was one that didn't make it," she said. "I feel that his spirit is still with us."
She said at first it was tough to get the home up and running but it's going well and people are regularly applying to come live there.
"We're teaching people how to live a sober life, coping skills, so they don't have to use," Young said.
People stay anywhere from three months to a year.
"There's a lot of work that people have to do on themselves," she said.
The home offers a holistic approach, with education in self-help steps, group sessions and peer support.
Residents also attend sessions like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and go to appointments at other treatment centres.
Stephen McLaine, 32, said he came to Lennon House for help with addiction.
He's done everything from marijuana, to cocaine, to opioids.
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