Deana, CCAC MATS HSW

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Greetings, my name is Deana. I am currently certified in Canadian drug and alcohol counselling through CACCF, have a Human Service Worker Diploma and am a certified medication assisted treatment specialist, trained in  the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders.  I am also a former Crisis Line Responder, formally trained in suicide and crisis intervention. As well, I am the founder and director of a non-profit organization which raises funds to help those in active addiction.

I prioritize diversity and inclusion within my practice and always use a trauma informed response when working with clients. I offer confidential, non-biased and authentic support, as I strongly believe that trust is the key component in making connections, which ultimately provides a safe space for clients to seek support. 

I have spent a lifetime turning to drugs and alcohol to deal with my issues or any crisis that presented itself, as well as self medicating to cope with my mental health, trauma and grief. Along the way, I learned that no amount of substances could lead me out of the darkness. Through committed work, a twelve step program and a relationship with my Creator, I have learned to accept life on life’s terms and to find peace and joy within my heart, despite the challenges that life inevetibaly offers. 

In recovery, I have found that there is an abundance of love and light all around us and I am both honoured and humbled to share this journey with you

My name is Evan Haukedal, CCAC MATS, and I am a certified life coach as well as professional counsellor, accredited with the C.A.C.C.F. I was first motivated into the field of addiction due to my own life experiences. Addiction had burned my life to the ground, alienated me from friends and family, and ultimately robbed me of a will to live. After completing an inpatient treatment program, with the support and guidance of my counsellors I was able to build my life up again. 

This inspired me to give back what was given to me. I left treatment and went on to school to study the many facets of individual and group counselling. My extensive schooling has equipped me to guide clients through trauma and abuse, addictions, family and relationship problems and more. I am trained in many techniques such as CBT, trauma informed care and motivational interviewing to encourage clients’ mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness. I use this knowledge to help people save their own lives by showing them how to take there life back from the grips of addiction. It is my belief that every person has a purpose. 

What I offer to my clients, is support and guidance to their own sense of purpose. In my experience, purpose is the best defense against drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal is to create a life you don't want to run away from. 

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My name is Linda August, I am from the Secwépemc nation. Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw, Skwlāx, formerly Little Shuswap Lake Band out of Chase BC. I have worked in many locations including Surrey, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, and currently Sorrento as a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor / Clinical Counsellor. I am a Certified Addictions Counsellor II, Certified Indigenous Specialist Level III. I am a knowledge keeper in ceremonies, teacher of arts + crafts and lead a spiritual lifestyle. 

 Lisa received her Diploma in Psychology and counselling in 2021 and is working towards her

Registered Professional Counsellor designation. She has spent years in her own recovery from

childhood traumas and addiction and has come to a point in her life where she is able to

devote time and effort to those who still suffer from these afflictions.

Understanding the hardships and the work it takes to heal from such harms, she offers a safe

and inviting space for others to feel comfortable to process their own feelings and emotions in

healthy and more productive ways. Lisa has extensive training through the CMHA in which she

was a crisis responder. She is also a Hospice Society volunteer providing her competent understandings of grief, loss, crisis interventions and a quality of compassion. Currently Lisa is also working towards her Teacher training in Reiki. She has achieved other healing modality certificates and will continue to self-reflect and grow in a variety of ways so that she will be able to empower others to do the same.

My name is Eduardo and I am a Red Seal Chef & Kitchen Manager at Red Road Recovery. I was fortunate enough to have apprenticed for 7 years in a large hotel with European and World Chefs. Following that I obtained my Red Seal Certification while apprenticing in the mountains of Jasper, AB for 3 years. During my mentorship I learned to do everything from scratch including incorporating flavours, techniques and foods from all around the world. 

I have a love of nature, gardening and harvesting. I spend much time in nature to see the way things grow. Some foods I love to explore are tamarack jelly and sweet grass syrup which have amazing natural flavours and aromas. With my love of the outdoors, I have travelled to 38 of our National Parks in Canada often spending time with indigenous people and learning from many cultures. I love working and interacting with homeless, injured, handicapped, and hospitalized people. Through experiences with homeless and addicts, I was given the opportunity to work in a treatment centre where I found my purpose. 

My purpose: In connection with clients, our purpose in the kitchen is to artfully and soulfully combine a very wide range of foods and cooking techniques to impart intense nutrition for client’s physical, emotional and spiritual health to travel their road of recovery. 

I strive to have some world indigenous cuisine and food knowledge in our servings. It is important to me that clients experience recovery from not just the mental effects of addiction but the physical ones. 

Hi my name is Samantha,

I’ve been clean and sober since Sept 2014. I have worked in and around the field of addiction ever since. I have a passion for helping others and believe my own experiences are vital in reaching those who are struggling. I know the pain but I also know the freedom that can exist on the other side. I work from a belief of the 12 steps, God and connection.  I strive to create space for others to feel seen, heard and loved. 

Recovery has equipped me with many tools and has taught me how to face life head on with grace. I am forever grateful for my life today and for the opportunity to share that there is a better way to live. 

Hi my name is Robyn, I’m the part-time chef here at the recovery centre, which means I get to do what I love - feed people with heart and soul. Previous to my chef endeavours, you could find me with a tattoo machine in hand. I’ve always felt a deep calling to the mental health field, and this role lets me blend my passion for food with my love for people and healing. Since joining Red Road Recovery Centre, I’ve learned so much—not just about the work we do, but about myself, community, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Every day here inspires me. Outside the kitchen, I love doing energy work, art, connecting with Mother Earth, and soaking up all the love and chaos that comes with raising my two amazing kids. Family, music, culture, and connection mean everything to me.