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my experience at the "marathon de montréal", by kelvin b.

That it was a huge experience! The best event for me during my 4 months stay at the Dianova’s Terrebonne center. Patrick, a clinical counsellor had told us about the 2011 10km marathon and he invited the residents to take part in the event.

I decided to participate because I needed to prove myself that I was able to do it, and second because I wanted to friendly challenge Patrick. Read article

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supervised injection: common sense won

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously to uphold supervised injection site Insite's legal exemption

Cheap moral virtues have nothing to do with efficient public health practices, this the vibrant core of the Supreme Court's ruling. In a unanimous decision, the nine appointees to the highest court of Canada have confirmed that drug addiction is a disease, not the result of a soul weakness" wrote Marie-Andrée Chouinard  in "Le Devoir" – October 3rd.  Read article

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adieu sylvain!

All of us who have come to work for and volunteer at Le Bon Dieu dans la rue have done so because of who we are: humane, compassionate, builders.     
I am sad to announce that one of our most beloved colleagues, Sylvain Flamand, Director of Youth Intervention Services, a stellar ambassador of these values, passed away on September 24th at the too-young age of 42 years old. Read article

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"empowering my life" - new corporate video

In two minutes, this film allows viewers to feel the impact of a break between urban lifestyle, the intensity of our lives and habits, with the benefits of a respite, a time of relief in nature…

With support from Health Canada, Dianova has produced a corporate video which presents the very essence of the experience that we've been offering for 3 years to young adults, 18 to 25 years, to help them reflect upon their substance use. Read article

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bolivia withdraws from u.n. single convention

Bolivia is set to withdraw from an international narcotics convention in protest at its classification of coca leaves as an illegal drug. President Evo Morales, who is also the leader of one of the country’s main coca producers’ unions, has asked Congress to pass a law that would take Bolivia out of the 1961 United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.

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the global war on drugs has failed

New York, June 2 - The Global Commission on Drug Policy declared the global "war on drugs" a failure and called for a new approach to reducing drug abuse to replace the existing strategy of strictly criminalizing drugs. "The global war on drugs has failed, with devastating consequences for individuals and societies around the world" said the report issued by the commission Thursday.

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june 2011 - from sweden to canada for an alcohol treatment

Testimonial - Since I was admitted at Dianova, four months ago, I learned that I can do almost anything as long as I think it trough and have a plan for what I want and need.

It’s been challenging to me because I find it hard to be in charge and always thought that I wasn’t good enough to do things like that. Now I know that I’m good enough and I love being implicated in the community life and work towards my future.

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may 2011 - chilean president visits dianova's san bernardo center

International - May 11, Mr. Sebastian Pinera, President of the Republic of Chile, accompanied by Interior Minister, Rodrigo Hinzpeter, and the Executive Secretary of the National Narcotics Control Board (CONACE), Francisca Florenzano, chose Dianova's San Bernardo Center, to announce Chile's new prevention and treatment initiative to reduce alcohol and illegal drug use by 2014. During his speech, Mr. Pinera surrounded himself with mothers with their children, presently undergoing a treatment program at San Bernardo. Read article

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Make a donation

Donations in the form of monies, goods, or services represent an important part of our financing. Thanks to our annual Big Charity Sale, we are able to raise funds with the generous support of many prominent companies. More and more low-income individuals however request our services, please help us to help them !

Many ways to donate, read our special donation section

Use CanadaHelps Secure On-line donation service
For donations via mail, please address your check to Dianova Canada, Inc. 1273 Saint-André, Montreal (QC) H2L 3T1
Telephone: (514) 875 7013 - Toll free: 1 877 528 5541
Email:dianova@dianova.ca

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How to Contact Us

Addresses and driving directions to the various offices and center of the organization

In Toronto, Dianova recommends Turning Point Youth Services, a multi-service organization providing youths with a single-point access to a multitude of services enabling them to enter from any point and move through a variety of programs according to their needs.

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