Addiction

Oftentimes parents avoid talking about addiction and substance abuse with their kids under the presumption that it won’t happen to their kid. Listen to Joanna Conrad, Executive Director of Youth Diversion and Mike Brown, Founder of Spiritual Soldiers, attempt to open the dialogue about mental health and addiction on a more personal level, discussing stigmas associated with substance abuse and discussing possible strategies for parents to use to have open dialogue about potential challenges their children may encounter and how to handle those situations should they arise to prevent them from making poor choices that may lead them down the path of addiction.
The Spiritual Soldiers have a coffee shop on 1015 Erie St East in addition to selling merchandise they’ve always sold as a social enterprise. The shop serves as a safe haven for those looking to get out and enjoy themselves in a clean, sober and supportive environment. It’s an opportunity to provide constant encouragement for those who need mental and/or emotional support.