As a Lived Experience Addictions Counsellor, Sarah provides guidance in recovery plans, relapse prevention, and goal setting. Sarah works not only with those navigating addiction and recovery, but also with family members, partners, spouses, and loved ones. Sarah believes recovery is possible and utilizes her personal and professional experiences to guide others. She is also a qualified Canadian Certified Addiction Counselor (CCAC). Sarah’s varied background in youth, family, and addiction programs, provides the perfect foundation for supporting your recovery.
Sarah Montes
CACC
London, Ontario
Educational Achievements and Certifications:
Professional Addiction Studies, McMaster University
Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor, CACCF
Concurrent Disorders, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute
Internal Family Systems & Addiction, Mission Empowerment
Trauma-informed leadership certificate, Detroit recovery project
Abuse Prevention Training, Plan to Protect
Crucial Conversations Certification, VitalSmarts
More about Sarah,
Sarah Montes's life weaves a narrative of profound transformation, triumph, and an unwavering dedication to guiding others on their recovery journey, deeply rooted in her own experiences and family values, spanning generations. Sarah's journey commences within the intricate maze of addiction that touched her own family. Growing up amidst these challenges, she intimately understood the pain, confusion, and the crucial need for empathetic support. Amidst these struggles, Sarah discovered a wellspring of strength and resilience that would shape her future endeavours, supported by her loving husband of almost 30 years, their children, and her cherished grandson. As a testament to her commitment, Sarah's professional journey includes managerial roles in withdrawal management and primary counselling within residential treatment centers, all while maintaining the balance of a loving and supportive family life that spans generations. Sarah's dedication is rooted in empathy, understanding, and an unwavering belief in the human capacity for change—a belief instilled through her professional experiences. She aims to embody living proof that recovery is not only possible but can lead to a life filled with purpose and fulfillment, a truth she shares and lives daily. Her passion and empathy pulse through the essence of Sarah’s work. Her experiences, amalgamated with her professional expertise, form the bedrock of a support system where individuals and families discover not only guidance but also the unwavering support needed to embrace a new beginning.