LIVED
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the people of Lived Experience & Recovery Network (LERN), acknowledge and give thanks for the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree peoples, and the Métis Nation. We honour the generations who have cared for this land before us.
We are grateful to use this land to provide support services to the peer community,
and we commit to giving back to the land in meaningful ways.
INTRODUCTION TO LIVED EXPERIENCE & RECOVERY NETWORK
LERN is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization committed to fostering collaboration and peer support through shared lived experience. Guided by integrity and strengthened through strategic partnerships, we work with clarity, purpose, and resilience—grounded in the belief that authentic support begins with our values, collective voice, and community.
We recognize and value individuals with lived and living experience of mental health, substance use, and addiction, a perspective reflected in our Board of Directors, staff, and membership.
strategic plan 2026-2029
“Empowering Peer Communities” is LERN’s three-year strategic plan, marking a moment of reflection, renewal, and forward momentum. It is grounded in the belief that meaningful support begins with our mission, vision, values, peer voices, and our community. The plan draws its strength from the collective insight and lived experience of our members, Board of Directors, and staff.
Built on a strong and sustainable foundation, this plan guides our continued growth and evolution, strengthening LERN and empowering our community to thrive amid the ongoing changes in the peer movement.
Supporting LERN Through Yvonne Heath’s New Book Release: Addiction, Grief and Joy
We, Lived Experience & Recovery Network (LERN), are excited to share and promote a community partner’s new book release! We are pleased to announce that Yvonne Heath has recently launched her second book, Addiction, Grief and Joy: A Son’s Struggle and a Mother’s Love.
Yvonne highlights the importance of building Compassionate Communities, particularly throughout the experiences of grief and joy. Her message reminds us how important it is to feel supported and to remember that we are not alone.
Yvonne has also generously offered to partner with LERN for her book sales. When you purchase a copy of either Addiction, Grief and Joy or Love Your Life to Death (paperback or e-book), 25% of proceeds will be donated back to LERN. We are very grateful for this collaboration and support.
Thank you, Yvonne! ❣️
For further information or to purchase:
- Short YouTube video overview
- Purchase book (paperback or e-book) (*when checking out, add LERN to the "note" and they will take care of the rest!)
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or reach out to Yvonne by connecting here or info@loveyourlifetodeath.com
fostering Safe, inclusive and equitable spaces
LERN is dedicated to creating compassionate, inclusive, and safe spaces that SUPPORT individuals throughout their wellness and recovery journeys within peer communities.
