The Orillia Christian Centre (OCC) officially began in the spring of 1992 with its initial ministry being a youth drop-in Centre. The inaugural board of Directors had met weekly for over a year before the board of Directors was formed.
The experience of A.A.® members is that alcoholism is a progressive illness that cannot be cured, but which, like many other illnesses, we can learn to live with. We do this by staying away from that first drink, one day at a time.
A.A.® members have been exactly where you are. We know how hard it is, particularly at the start. We are happy to offer help by sharing our experience, strength and hope in living life without the need, desire or obsession of alcohol.
Canadian Children Are Affected Each Year By Divorce, Separation Or Death In Their Families. Often Confused And Angry, These Young People Reveal Their Pain By Acting Out In Inappropriate Behaviour Or Withdrawing In Unhealthy Ways. Rainbows Offers A Pro-Active Solution To This Dilemma!