2 Denarii offers a 6-week Daytime Recovery Program in Downtown DartmouthWe are now accepting applications for our program. Call 902-423-9565 or click here to apply today.
2 Denarii is currently looking to secure and fit up a new live-in addiction recovery facility as part of our strategic planning process over the next 2-3 years

2 Denarii Society

Your Link to Recovery

Formerly Alcare Place

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About 2 Denarii Society

Our Facility

  • Centrally located at 183 Portland St.  Dartmouth, NS
  • 2 Denarii Society can accommodate up to 12 clients
  • Coffee/snacks and light lunch provided
  • Comfortable group session room
  • One on One counselling space
  • Located near all amenities
  • On a major bus route

Our Team

2 Denarii Society is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors and is staffed by a dedicated team of individuals with different educational backgrounds, religious views, cultural perspectives and life experiences.

We have a team of 4 full-time staff members.

Executive Director: Phil G. Bissett

Board of Directors:

Chairperson: Walter Yeadon, LL.B (Retired)

Vice-chairperson/Treasurer: James MacGowan, FCA, President, J MacGowan Tax Advisory Limited

Secretary: Atosa Asadi

Chair of Personnel: Allan Mason: Sgt (Ret), J.D., Department of Justice Canada

Director: Michael Handley, (Ret) Warrant Officer RCAF/SCMP Designate

Director: Ian Bascetta

Director: Foster Lohnes, Retired,  CRA Atlantic Regional Program Advisor

Director: Ryan Brennan, Lawyer, Patterson Law LLP

Director: Tracey Warren, Finance Coordinator – Our Neigbourhood Living Society

Director: Lori Barker

Director: Bob Russell, Retired

Director: Tasha Taylor

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Our Supporters

2 Denarii Society could not operate without the generous support of our friends, donors, sponsors and community partners:

  • Nova Scotia Department of Health & Wellness – Offices of Addictions & Mental Health
  • Lindsay Construction
  • Feed Nova Scotia
  • The Cosman Family Foundation
  • John W. Lindsay YMCA
  • Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
  • The Halifax Assistance Fund
  • Halifax Community Grants Program
  • J &W Murphy Foundation
  • Efficiency NS
  • Admiral Insurance
  • Bryant Realty Atlantic
  • Soles in Motion

Mission

Empower individuals to overcome the bonds of addiction through structured recovery processes.

Vision

Healing and hope are ignited, the cycle of addiction is broken, and individuals return to community with purpose.

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