For over 10 years it’s been a dream for Angela Carter to work in recovery, that’s why she’s honoured to step into the roll of executive director at Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Treatment Centre located just outside of Prince George.
Carter is an Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe woman originally from Southern Ontario, but has lived in Prince George for the last 24 years, and believes in the importance of recognizing Indigenous culture and having it at the forefront of recovery. Since becoming executive director in late August, Carter reached out to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation who then participated in a flag raising to acknowledge the territory that Baldy Hughes is situated on.“We also want to look at some land-based education, ensuring that our residents are graduating, and providing vocational training,” said Carter, adding they just finished a five-day session where the residents learned emergency first-aid and power saw training.
“I've seen who he was when he first came in, and the way he presented when he left was amazing,” said Carter.
Carter you are a Prince George Hero. Up to a year transitioning Mental Health in addiction, the deadly opioid crisis gives men an excellent opportunity for recovery. I'm a Mental Health Advocate and Vancouver direly needs a treatment center like Baldy Hughes. Thx