Feedback & Comments
"Know that Richmond has strong and readily available support for people caught up in addiction one way or another........very impressed in the way you advocated for people with addiction. Will be forever grateful to you for introducing another way of looking at the problem." D.W.
"I think it was a good learning experience for me in the CATS program." CATS' kid
"My experience was helpful, understanding myself. And what the outcome can be from drug . Thanks for the help & knowledge." CATS's kid
"CATS was really helping. It helps me to think about myself, my body, my health, my family & my friends." CATS's kid
"Rupi was good help & very understanding." CATS's kid
"I liked the CATS' program for better than school. It was fun and relaxing." CATS' kid
"It was better than I thought it would be. I thought it was just about telling you about drugs but my problems were focused." CATS' kid
"I thought it was really beneficial and a very welcoming environment." CATS' kid
"It was pretty interesting. At first the program was very intimidating but it was fun & informative." CATS's kid
"I enjoyed my time here because I learnt about consequences what happen." CATS' kid
"It was fun, interesting, knowledgeable. I loved this program." CATS' kid
"Adventurous and informative. It's changed my perception of drug use and responsibility." CATS's kid
"It felt like a well rounded program and it shoud be taught in schools." CATS's kid
"The CATS experience for me was a very good learning experience for me and I learned a lot." CATS's kid
"It was interesting and made me think more about what I am doing to my body." CATS's kid
"Thanks for all the help that I need for the first step to quit drugs." CATS' kid"
"My CATS experience was great. The program informed me about alcohol and drugs and in the long run. Helping me reduce and eventually stop drug use in general.' CATS' kid
"The CATS program helped a lot and it gives me 2nd thought about doing drugs." CATS's kid
"I think this program is great and will help other kids and teens with their addictions. CATS has helped me think a lot about my drug also." CATS's kid
" I screwed up and made everyone around me disappointed. CATS help me a lot. Thanks Ben!" CAT's kid
"Felt welcoming, Enjoyed coming here." CATS's kid
"The CATS experience was a great experience because before this program I didn't realize that I was making the wrong choices and now I have gained important knowledge to help me with my life.' CATS's kid
Feedback from the Life Lessons Group:
"It shows you how to have fun while being sober. It brings youth together. It gives you a chance to be open about your problems. Group leaders help you get connected to other support systems in the community. A chance to talk about your personal lives and be accepted no matter what."
"This group is like a lamp, it lights up your life. Gives youth a chance to make friends."
"Life is short but what makes it longer is to have fun in the long run. It makes you feel like you’re someone. We are all dreamers, thinkers and believers, but what brings us together is…"
"It’s nice that other people were able to relate to your situations and stuff. Gives us opportunities we weren’t given before with respect to our family situations. It’s like aircraft repair – it lets us soar again."
"Leaders help you with things outside of school, like jobs and stuff. Leaders are incredibly good teachers who manage stress really well. Leaders are like nice cool parent sort of people, who aren’t old and stuff. Leaders have mad skills."
More Testimonials below
guest speaker at RASS AGM 2011