Testimonials
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“Wayside has taught me to put myself and my recovery first”
“I came to Wayside because I heard it was the best program in Ontario. I also heard the staff and program were highly praised by others who had attended. The recovery program is well administered and so is its ability to give a person positive structure in their time of need. Wayside has taught me to put myself and my recovery first.”
“It’s a place of healing and community that I will forever be grateful for”
“To me, Wayside House represents unconditional love. It’s a place of healing and community that I will forever be grateful for.”
“At Wayside they designed a plan specifically for me”
“Suffering from mental health and addiction for many years made me feel hopeless, lost and ashamed. At Wayside they designed a plan specifically for me. I have been clean almost a year and now I feel proud and confident.”
“Hope is key in the recovery process leading to motivation and determination”
“Wayside offers the chance to break the cycle of addiction by offering coping strategies and understanding triggers while providing tools to use effectively in addressing issues. Hope is key in the recovery process leading to motivation and determination.”
“[Wayside’s] help has also been instrumental in reconnecting with my family and rebuilding my life.”
“Without Wayside’s support over nearly a decade, I wouldn’t have developed the skills to manage cravings, emotional challenges and relapse. Their help has also been instrumental in reconnecting with my family and rebuilding my life.”
“Wayside gave me clarity, hope and a fresh start at life…”
“Wayside place is a sanctuary where I can reflect, rejuvenate and gain new positive connections and perspectives. Wayside gave me clarity, hope and a fresh start at life.”
“Wayside has helped me stay sober and realize my potential as a person…”
“Wayside helped me get sober. More importantly, Wayside has helped me stay sober and realize my potential as a person. I have been using their support for 7 years and I am still treated with the same respect, kindness and compassion as when I first walked through their doors.”
“Thanks for helping me get my family and life back…”
“Wayside House has been an asset to my recovery and helped me better my life in so many ways. With Wayside and all their help, I am able to move forward and achieve the goals and things that I want in my life. Thanks for helping me get my family and life back.”
“Wayside to me means hope, change, accountability and freedom from addiction”
“Wayside to me means hope, change, accountability and freedom from addiction. As a client of Wayside, they have taught me how to recognize and understand my past and present in order to create hope for a more productive and positive future. I am truly grateful for the man, son, brother and father Wayside has shaped me to be today.”
“Wayside taught me what real meaningful relationships are about”
“Wayside taught me what real meaningful relationships are about. How to deal with life on life’s terms without giving up and how to love myself again. I really owe the life I have to them. I am truly grateful.”
Certifications & Funding
Wayside House of Hamilton is funded by the Ministry of Health and the generous support of our community partners. We are a proud member of Addictions & Mental Health Ontario, an integrated system of 150 service providers across the province. We have been accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation since 2016, a designation that signifies our commitment to compassionate, quality service.
