From At-Risk Teens to Independent Adults: Basedul’s Story

Get to Know Us: Paul Demaniw

Director Paul Demaniw is retiring from a job that’s been a labour of love for more than 40 years.   “I’m going to miss my colleagues and clients at LOFT’s Beverley Lodge,” Paul says. “They’re like family. We have wonderful staff who are dedicated to something...
From At-Risk Teens to Independent Adults: Basedul’s Story

Harm Reduction Approach and Resources

What is harm reduction? Harm reduction strategies, such as biohazard containers, needle exchanges, safe sex supplies and harm reduction supportive literature, are important elements in our clients’ recovery journeys. At LOFT, we recognize that total abstinence...
Gone Too Soon: Remembering AJ

Gone Too Soon: Remembering AJ

Self-injury Awareness Day – March 1st, 2022   Never one to do anything by halves, AJ embraced his role as a neighbourhood advocate even though he was struggling himself. If his friends needed him he’d arrive with groceries, warm clothing or powerful words of...