“It’s the best feeling helping other people recover because you know it’s possible.” 

Tyler started using meth when he was 18. Lalonde says he fell into addiction quickly, and couldn’t kick the habit despite going to rehab a number of times.

He ended up in jail, then spent time under house arrest in British Columbia. Originally from Brandon, he returned to his home province in June of 2019, and connected with the team at Morberg House. 

He spent seven months at Morberg House, attributing part of his recovery to other residents who were going through similar experiences, along with the Re:Act program and staff.   

“There’s more support when people can relate to you. The staff works with you and understands that relapse is part of the recovery. It was so different from any other rehab.” 

Lalonde has now been sober for over 17 months and has found a job in Brandon at a detox facility, where he helps others experiencing addiction. 

“It’s the best feeling helping other people recover because you know it’s possible.”