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Connecting Communities, Sharing Stories, Finding Solutions

OUR NEXT EVENTS

  • Lloydminster's Battle for Recovery
    Lloydminster's Battle for Recovery
    Mar 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Lloydminster, 5411 44 St, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0A9, Canada
    Presented by the Empower2Recover Foundation Lloydminster, get ready. The Battle for Recovery movement is coming to the city — a powerful day of hope, healing, and transformation.
  • Bridgewater's Battle for Recovery #2
    Bridgewater's Battle for Recovery #2
    Apr 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Bridgewater, 527 Nova Scotia Trunk 10 Exit 12, Bridgewater, NS B4V 1C4, Canada
    🔥 BRIDGEWATER… ROUND TWO IS HERE! Battle for Recovery 2 is coming back bigger, louder, and stronger. Hope. Healing. Community. Are you ready? 🧡
  • Regina's Youth - Young Adults Battle for Recovery
    Regina's Youth - Young Adults Battle for Recovery
    May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Darke Hall, 2255 College Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0S9, Canada
    This is for the youth - young adult who’ve been through it — and those still finding their way. Regina's Youth - Young Adults Battle for Recovery in Regina Sk. is a space for truth, healing, and believing in yourself again. You’re not alone.
  • Alberta's Rise Up - Youth - Young Adult"s Battle for Recovery Calgary
    Alberta's Rise Up - Youth - Young Adult"s Battle for Recovery Calgary
    Jun 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    708 8 Ave SW, 708 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H2, Canada
    This is for the youth - young adult who’ve been through it — and those still finding their way. Alberta’s Rise Up Youth Battle for Recovery in Calgary is a space for truth, healing, and believing in yourself again. You’re not alone.
  • Edmontons Battle for Recovery #2
    Edmontons Battle for Recovery #2
    Thu, Jun 18
    Edmonton Convention Centre
    Jun 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9, Canada
    Edmonton, we’re coming back. Edmonton’s Battle for Recovery 2 is more than an event — it’s a movement of hope, healing, and lived experience. One day. Powerful stories. Real conversations about trauma, mental health, addiction, and recovery.
  • Thunder Bay's Battle for Recovery #3
    Thunder Bay's Battle for Recovery #3
    Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    555 Arthur St W, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R5, Canada
    Thunder Bay… we’re coming back. Thunder Bay’s Battle for Recovery is returning — and this year, it’s going to be bigger, louder, and filled with even more hope. Lived experience. Real stories. Real people. Real healing. This isn’t just an event. It’s a movement. Stay tuned
  • Dryden's 2nd Recovery Day
    Dryden's 2nd Recovery Day
    Fri, Sep 11
    Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Ce
    Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Ce, 100 Casimir Ave, Dryden, ON P8N 3L4, Canada
    Dryden… we’re coming back. Dryden's 2nd Recovery Day is returning — and this year, it’s going to be bigger, louder, and filled with even more hope. Lived experience. Real stories. Real people. Real healing. This isn’t just an event. It’s a movement.

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We're here to give hope to those dealing with mental health and addiction issues. Our events bring people together to hear real stories and solutions from those who've been through it.

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ABOUT

ABOUT E2R FOUNDATION

OUR GOALS

1. Raise Awareness and Reduce Stigma:

Cultivate an understanding of trauma and addiction, targeting misconceptions and stereotypes. Increase public awareness each year through targeted campaigns and educational initiatives. Tailor awareness efforts to address specific local needs and concerns related to mental health and addiction.

2. Platform for Lived Experiences:

Establish a dynamic platform for individuals with lived experiences to share diverse stories, creating a rich tapestry of insights. Host a minimum of five(5)events annually, ensuring representation from various backgrounds and perspectives. Prioritize inclusivity and diversity in speaker selection to reflect a broad spectrum of experiences.

3. Advocate Evidence and Abstinence-Based Approaches:

Champion evidence-based practices in trauma and addiction recovery, emphasizing research-backed methods. Collaborate with research institutions and charities to integrate the latest findings into prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches.

TEAM

MEET THE TEAM:

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Brooke Robichaud.
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JAY BARNARD

CARL HEATH

Executive Director/Fundraiser 

Program Director

Founder of HYPE Recovery + Empower 2 Recover Foundation. Motivational Speaker, Celebrity Chef + Program Developer + Fundraiser. 

Founder of Energy Wize + Author of Activation Flow. Motivational Speaker, Alternative 

Recovery Advocate. 

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Heidi and Belinda

Digital Media Creation

Founders of the No Matter What Happens project. They have joined the E2R Team to help create social media assets and posters for our upcoming events. 

BROOKE ROBICHAUD

Senior Communications

Founder of the Sober Biz Collective, Author, Podcaster + Inspiring Speaker

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