
About

Mission Statement
At our best, together
At Lifewise, our purpose is to bring hope to, and reduce stigma for those individuals living with mental health and addictions issues through a community of:
• Peer Support
• Public Education, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
• Policy Consultation
Our Vision
We’re working towards a society where individuals living with mental health and addictions issues receive the services, supports, and tools required to live their lives free from stigma and isolation.
Purpose of the Organization
As the only provincial organization in Newfoundland & Labrador created by and for individuals living with mental health and addictions issues, we exist to support and encourage individual recovery through self-determination, while working to break the stigma surrounding these issues in society.
Our Team

Brad Glynn
Executive Director

Sarah White
Provincial Program Manager

David Kehoe
Peer Support Supervisor

Bonnie Rotchford
Peer Support Supervisor

Meghan Riggs
Communications & Fund Development Officer

Megan Durnford-Taylor
Public Education Officer

Heidi Anderson
Administrative Support Worker
Board of Directors

Colleen Simms
President

Kelly Carew
Vice-President

Karen Mitchell
Secretary

Gillian Andrews
Treasurer

Ken Fowler
Director

Katie Philpott
Director

Michelle Murray
Director

Debbie-Sue Martin
Director

Ryan Norman
Director

Abigail Sheppard
Director

Jill Ford
Director

Maureen Moores
Director
Our Programs
Run by and for those who live with mental health and addictions issues, we’re working to break the stigma in Newfoundland & Labrador.