Angus Coll-Smith RSW

10/07/2025

I recently came across this video in my library. Back in 2015 I became manager of the Halton Equitable Drug Strategy. We had been a community group and were able to secure a three year grant for this project. Over the next three years I worked closely with community members and partner agencies to look at issues in our community, do some public education and make some recommendations. Unfortunately, as is the nature of the non-profit world, we were unable to secure ongoing funding to carry out the recommendations. I was very proud of the work we did though and sometimes miss this type of grassroots, community type work.

01/28/2025

A client told me about this song and I’ve told a few of you to give it a listen. If you are in recovery this should resonate, especially if you’re a member of a 12 step group, but even if not. This prompted me to start a whole Recovery playlist. What’s your favourite song about recovery?

01/23/2025

There is definite f**kery going on. I checked after hearing about this today and had to unfollow The Toddler in Chief and his flunkie. I had definitely not followed them and the very idea that I was supporting them with a follow, even for a brief moment, disturbs every fibre of my being. I am going to check again later as I’ve heard people having to unfollow multiple times. I blocked both accounts too. Anyway, check your pages to see if you were victimized too. Ewwww brother!!!! Ewwwww

09/24/2024

Say hello to my little friends. That’s Maggie, Laila and Russell ❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾

06/30/2024

I love this saying. Finally going again. Off to Algonquin for the week 🙏🏕️🛶

05/28/2024

https://youtu.be/kmImJE8K2b0?si=SptyOTmQZqqgMuDd

Careful out there. Carry Naloxone

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04/29/2024

I just felt like I needed this hoodie when I saw it. Sadly, my Mother, Step-Father, Dad, Step-Mother, and Grandfather who helped raise me have all passed away so I guess I felt like I wouldn’t be insulting anyone by wearing this. If they were still alive maybe I’d feel a little guilty wearing this? I don’t know. lol. Yes big sisters I know you helped raise me too, but I don’t think you’ll be insulted. What do you think? Is this hoodie offensive or just funny?

03/26/2024

Have you meditated today? My Russell has. “Hey Russ, get off my meditation cushion!” “Namaste right here”. 🐾🙏🧘‍♂️🧎‍♂️❤️

02/29/2024

I had the privilege of speaking at a Nar-Anon group in Oakville last night. I’ve been attending AA since I was 26 years old, but this was my first Nar-Anon meeting.
I just shared a little about my personal story, talked about the work I’ve done in the mental health and addiction field over the past 20 years, did a bit of Psycho-Ed and had some q&a. A lot of really great, deep comments and questions with not a whole lot of really great answers I feel.
I’ve always been moved by the strength and resiliency of people living with, and trying to overcome issues of mental health and addiction. This was different though. AA/ NA is people struggling with frustration, disappointment, grief and guilt associated with their drinking and drug use. There it was people struggling with frustration, disappointment, grief and guilt associated with someone else’s drinking and drug use. Plus their own guilt (shame?) of setting boundaries, even when it’s done with love.
Strength and resiliency? In spades.
Sending love, strength & hope to all those dealing with their own issues, and/or worrying about a friend or loved one.
👍💪🙏❤️

10/12/2023

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09/28/2023

Recently came across this photo too. This was from my years as manager of the Halton Equitable Drug Strategy. I was really proud of the work we did. Unfortunately, we couldn’t secure funding past three years and after years of meetings, consultations, surveys, community building, stakeholder engagement and report writing, we were unable to move on to the next stage and implement our recommendations. This is the way of the non-profit sector

09/27/2023

Wow this was more than a few years ago. Just came up on my memories. Did Hope In High Heels through a few years in a row. Pretty sure this was the year I was the 2nd highest fundraiser behind the guy from Unifor. More importantly, was some great lessons for my kids talking about why we were marching. This was during my POSSE Project days. What a cool program that was. Shout out to the guys from POSSE who marched (achingly and awkwardly walked) with me❤️👍👠