Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
A Safe Place for a Fresh Start
CHILL & GRILL
Thursday July 15th 2021
7:00PM EST
Chill & GrillGrilling recipes
Mocktails
Standup comedy
Singer with summer tracks
For more information: Buy Tickets or Donate
Brighter Days – Art While Apart
APR 23rd 2021
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Brighter Days – Birdies And Beers
APR 23rd 2021
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Brighter Days – Foods For Moods
APR 22nd 2021
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Brighter Days – Bend Your Mind
APR 18th 2021
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Brighter Days – Escape The Stigma
APR 17th 2021
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Brighter Days – Art While Apart
APR 16th, 2021
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Brighter Days – Foods For Moods
APR 15th and 22nd 2021
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Brighter Days – Escape The Stigma
APR 10th, 2021
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Brighter Days – Community Sweat
APR 10th 2021
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Brighter Days – Art While Apart
APR 9th, 16th, & 23rd 2021
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Brighter Days – 100 Hour Charity Streams
MAR 31st, 2021
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Sunday Night Games
Sunday, MAR 28th 2021
From 7:00 – 9:00PM EDT
Sunday Night Games
Sunday, MAR 28th 2021
From 7:00 – 9:00PM EDT
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ZEN Garden
Saturday, MAR 27th 2021
From 3:00 – 5:00PM EST
ZEN Garden
Saturday, MAR 27th 2021
From 3:00 – 5:00PM EST
To register, donate, and know more about us visit:
Website: https://zengardenacem.wixsite.com/wellness
Instagram: @zengarden_acem
Facebook: @zengardenac
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Canadian Comedy Night
Saturday, MAR 27th 2021
From 6:30 – 8:30PM
Canadian Comedy Night
Saturday, MAR 27th 2021
From 6:30 – 8:30PM EST
For more information:
Free registration at website
Brighter Days – An Evening Among The Stars
MAR 24th 2021
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Brighter Days – Self-Care, Take Care
MAR 22th 2021
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Brighter Days – Virtual Trivia Nights
MAR 20th 2021
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FEB 14th 2021
Virtual Song & Storytelling
FEB 14th 2021 – Virtual Song & Storytelling
Tickets $75 per person
Join us this Valentines Day for an intimate + interactive evening of Virtual Song & Storytelling!
Celebrating A Memoir of Addiction and Recovery, Music and Love
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The First 100 Tickets Get A FREE Copy OF The Book!
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Order of Canada Recipient, 11x Juno nominee and Great Big Sea founder
Séan McCann with Andrea Aragon
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Dave came into the world in humble surroundings. One of 13 children raised by Jewish immigrants from Russia, David’s parents were remarkable role models. Raised in Lowertown Ottawa, Dave learned a strong work ethic at his father’s shoe repair store, where there was always a big pot of soup simmering in the back for anyone in need of a meal.
Growing up, Dave learned from his parents the value of community and the importance of giving whatever he could to those who were struggling. These lessons shaped his life and ultimately touched the lives of many others. Giving was at the core of his family’s values; David loved to tell the story of his mother arriving home one blustery, winter night without her coat. “Someone else needed it more than I did,” she told him.
Filling Dave’s Shoes will take a village…
be part of our village!
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Ottawa, ON (September 4, 2020) – Staff, volunteers and clients of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre (DSYTC) are reacting with profound sadness to the news of Dave’s passing at
the age of 87.
Dave Smith founded the Centre in 1993 out of deep concern for young people aged 13‐21 struggling with serious substance use and mental health issues. “If we can turn around one
young person’s life,” he often said, “then we just have to do it.”
“We’re all profoundly sad after hearing the news of Dave’s passing,” said Mike Beauchesne, Executive Director of the DSYTC. “Part of what made him so remarkable was his unwavering determination to take action to fix what he saw as severe concerns in the community. The facility that bears his name will serve as a constant reminder of the genuine care and compassion he showed for all of us at the Centre, particularly the youth and families we serve.”
Since 2010, the Centre has operated out of an administrative office in Stittsville and two residential facilities: a 14‐bed boys’ campus in Carleton Place, and a 10‐bed girls’ site in Carp. Over more than a quarter century, the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre has supported more than 17,000 youth and family members with life‐saving addiction, mental health treatment and counselling services.
“Dave Smith cared for everybody, but particularly the young people in our community,” added David Kinsman, Chair of the DSYTC Board of Directors. “He was a visionary and established a facility to help kids with alcohol and substance issues decades before the problem was widely recognized. Every life that was turned around at his facility was the source of great joy for him.”
Over the last few years – and even in the final days of his life – Dave and his wife, Darlene, championed a grand vision to bring together the three existing sites into one purpose‐built complex that would expand the number of available beds, reduce wait times, and bring all of the dedicated addiction councillors and healthcare professionals under one roof. The first phase was completed earlier this year.
Clients and staff at the three Centre sites will honour Dave in a variety of ways over the coming days and weeks. A public memorial will be held at a later date when health restrictions permit it.
Media enquiries should be directed to:
Mike Beauchesne
Executive Director
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
Mike.B@davesmithcentre.org
613‐594‐8333 ext.1211
Sunday, July 26th at 11:00
Namaste India
Are you missing the excitement of travelling to new and exotic locations? COVID-19 has kept us all within our own borders. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t take a virtual voyage across the world!
Journey with us to “Namaste India” on Sunday, July 26th at 11:00 am EST where you will experience the cultural mix of food, art and music.
During this virtual experience, you will learn how to create an Indian meal, see the lovely work of a sand artist, hear traditional folk music, smile with some comedy, and test your knowledge of this great country.
Best of all, this incredible experience is absolutely free! Although there is no obligation, we hope you will consider making an online donation as any proceeds raised will go to well-deserved charities including The Ottawa Food Bank, the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Center, Candlelighters, and the Ottawa River Keeper.
For more information on how to access this free event, please visit our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and our web site at https://www.namasteindia2020.ca
Saturday, July 25th at 7 PM
Party Like A Youngster: P.L.A.Y.
The global Covid-19 pandemic that is upon us has certainly changed the way we have lived these past few months. We have embraced the ‘new normal’ as best as we can. Let’s get set for quarantine summer 2020 with an event that brings back the memories of our young days.
“Party Like A Youngster” or P.L.A.Y. takes place on Saturday, July 25th at 7 PM.
Join us for your chance to put aside the distractions of your daily lives; where you can re-visit your inner child, be creative, and have some fun.
P.L.A.Y. is a virtual event where you will enjoy playing interactive games such as Trivia, Taboo and Shazam, along with entertaining performances that can be enjoyed by people of all ages!
Even though this is a free event, be sure to register because we have only a limited number of spots!
For more information and to register, please visit our web site at https://partylikeayoungster.wordpress.com/
All the donations made before, during, or after the event will be directed to the much-deserved charities we are supporting – the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, Candlelighters, Ottawa Food Bank and Ottawa Riverkeeper.
So, join us to revive your childhood memories and to make some new ones with us! Come be amazed! Come P.L.A.Y.!
July 22, 2020 – 7:00pm
The Heat of Ottawa: A Virtual Pub Crawl
Are you missing the excitement and comradery of a night on the town?
If so, we have an exciting experience coming your way in July! Plan to ZOOM in with us for “The Heat of Ottawa: A Virtual Pub Crawl” on Wednesday, July 22 starting at 7:00 pm.
During this virtual experience we plan to transport you back to an evening of pre-pandemic fun to some of the amazing pubs and bars in downtown Ottawa!
Learn how to create a signature drink from a professional mixologist, compete in exciting games for a chance to win cool prizes, enjoy a private live performance from Ottawa based performers, and so much more!
Best of all, this incredible evening is absolutely free! Although there is no obligation, we hope you will consider making an online donation – proceeds raised will go to the following well deserved charities: The Ottawa Food Bank, the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Center, Candlelighters, and the Ottawa River Keeper.
For more information on how to access this free event, please visit our social media pages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @HeatofOttawa and our web site at https://virtualpubcrawl.wixsite.com/heatofottawa2020
July 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Rediscover Canada
What do poutine, beavertails, Caesars and polite people have in common? They all come from Canada!
Join us on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm as we experience one of the most beautiful countries in the world – ours!
The concept for “Rediscover Canada” came about during the COVID-19 pandemic during which an entire movement was experienced across our vast country. People vowed to shop local and visit local.
This free event is your opportunity to travel across Canada and experience the diversity of this land and culture all from the comfort of your home. You will travel to a variety of cities and provinces and along the way, enjoy mouth-watering demonstrations from a professional mixologist, see and hear local entertainment, meet with some special guests and so much more!
Not only is this an opportunity for you to learn more about Canada, you will also have an opportunity to hear from 4 Ottawa charities who have been hard at work supporting their clients during the COVID pandemic – the Dave Smith Youth Centre who support youth with mental health and addiction challenges; Candlelighters who support families with children diagnosed with cancer; Ottawa Riverkeeper who keep an eye on our watershed; and the Ottawa Food Bank.
Although not mandatory to attend the event, donating to the event will allow us to allocate funds to all of these well-deserved charities.
For more information, please visit https://rediscovercanada.weebly.com/ and make sure to watch for us on social media.
