Chad Valyear is a peer support worker and recovery advocate working in Northumberland.
He is the keynote speaker at the Come Together Northumberland event on Friday, May 8, at the Cobourg Community Centre.
He will share his personal journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of abstinence while supporting harm reduction approaches for those not ready for abstinence. He discussed various recovery paths, including 12-step programs, Smart Recovery, and faith-based approaches, and highlighted the need for more resources and better support systems for people struggling with mental health, addiction, and homelessness.
Have a listen and see if he can alter the way you see these issues.
The show:
The full interview with bonus material:
Originally aired: April 16, 2026
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