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Lindsay’s Story

“It’s like this wonderful life experience that keeps blooming new flowers.”

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Lenny’s Story

Being in TAH changed my life’s direction. Feeling supported daily in a community setting was transformative for me.

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Nex’s Story

The bullying started in Grade 8 when Nex was in middle school. At first, he tried to ignore the small comments but by Grade 10, the verbal attacks escalated to

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A Day in the Life: Take a Hike Cowichan 

No two days look exactly the same in a Take a Hike program, but each one offers structure, support, and meaningful connection.

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Mia

Even though the Take a Hike program was a 40-minute bus ride away, Mia gave it a chance. What followed was a journey of belonging, courage, and discovering her

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Rowan

So, I started showing up more. Not just on the hikes, but in the classroom. I started to tackle academics like I began tackling the trails—one step at a time.

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