Meet Our Team
Jamie Smith
BA Honors, HN Dip, PG cert, ACC
Registered Addictions Counsellor
After graduating from University in London England, Jamie immigrated to Canada in 2012 to work in media, television and comedy. With him, he had 15 + years living with his own addiction issues.
Today he has long term sobriety and an education in Addictions and Mental Heath. He has now dedicated his career to helping others that have experienced similar issues with addiction. Jamie has worked in hospitals and rehabs in Toronto, as well as volunteering his time to help the community here in Toronto.
Jamie
“There is no shame in asking for help. People that ask for help are brave and courageous.”
“With help, I have been able to enjoy long term sobriety. Recovery has allowed me to be the person I am meant to be.“
Jen Smith
Director, Addictions Canada
Growing up in the Toronto area, I graduated from OCADU with a Bachelor’s in Design. I went on to get my Post Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. Last year I completed my Master’s Degree in Design for Health from OCADU.
More help is needed in supporting addiction and mental health, which is why we’ve combined our lived experiences and education to create Addictions Canada.
