The following is a submission retrieved from a 1989 BackTalk Publication, a newsletter published by The Back Door (now The Doorway). When we read through our 30 year Archives, it is sometimes sad and frustrating how little has changed…
‘If we all did the things we are really capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.’ Thomas Edison Perhaps most people will resonate with this statement as a truth in their experience. Or maybe it will be a…
When we listen to how young people at The Doorway speak to each other – we hear how they want to be spoken to.
This week would be Dr. Seuss’ 115th birthday week. We celebrate with a whole world of people this impactful and thoughtful artist whose illustrations and storytelling have touched millions of minds from birth to old age. The Doorway has…
“I heard a story about a polar bear on Prozac. It isn’t true is it? It can’t be. The bear was depressed, but even the youngest child dripping ice cream onto the cage bars, could tell you why. The…
Children Learn What They Live by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children…
ctvcalgary.ca Published Friday, February 6, 2009 6:28PM MST https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/the-doorway-needs-help-reopening-its-doors-1.367665 “ One of the city’s most successful programs aimed at getting young people off the streets is in trouble. Smoke damage gutted The Doorway after a restaurant fire in the…
Whatever our traditions and belief systems this time of year, the shared thread that holds us all together is about love and good will. The love and care can be lived out in giving gifts and attention to others.…
22% accessed a substance abuse health service… within 30 days… Then what happened? Did they fall thru the cracks of our health care system? Were there not enough services? Were they not fast enough? Were the services not right?…