CAPSA

Registered Name: Community Addictions Peer Support Association of Ottawa

Business Number: 849817838RR0001

What we're working to address

Our mission is to empower individuals affected by addiction by providing resources and opportunities to integrate into their community.

Recovery Day Ottawa is an annual community event organized by CAPSA Ottawa in the month of September. Our purpose is to help reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and raise awareness about recovery in our community.

We endeavour to engage the broader community by building partnerships with local, provincial and national organizations and raising awareness through the #RecoveryAlly campaign.

GOALS

Celebrate the many pathways to recovery in our community

Foster hope for those who still suffer in active addiction

Reduce barriers of stigma and discrimination directed towards those affected by addiction

Engage the broader community in support of addiction recovery

Build a platform for dialogue on increased resources for new and existing services in our community

Our Strategies

Recovery emerges from hope: Belief that recovery is real provides the essential and motivating message

Recovery is person-driven: Self-determination and self-direction are the foundations

Recovery occurs via many pathways: Individuals are unique

Recovery is holistic: Recovery encompasses an individual’s whole life

Recovery is supported by peers and allies: Mutual support and mutual aid groups

Recovery is supported through relationship and social networks: Belief in the person’s ability to recover

Recovery is culturally-based and influenced: Services should be culturally grounded

Recovery is supported by trauma-informed services: The experience of trauma is often a precursor to or associated with addictions

Recovery involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility: Combined strengths and resources serve as a foundation

Recovery is based on respect: Protecting rights and eliminating discrimination

Creating Change

Hope for those who still suffer in active addiction

Reduced barriers of stigma and discrimination directed towards those affected by addiction

Broad community support of addiction recovery

Increased resources for services in our community

Long-term Desired Outcome

We envision a world where all individuals affected by addiction have access to the support they need when seeking help, without stigma or discrimination.

A world that is aware of the underlying causes of addiction, and actively works towards reducing their impact on people in our communities.

A world where recovery-focused services and supports are based on collaboration and partnership.

A world where communities are celebrated for their perseverance and commitment to recovery.

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