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About HAP

Who We Are

Our Vision

To provide authentic, compassionate, and non-judgmental community-based pathways to wellness for men in transition on PEI, fostering self-reliance and lasting recovery through peer connection and the unconditional support of animal-assisted interactions.

Our Mission

To be the leading non-clinical transition support service in PEI, recognized for effectively integrating high-risk males into the community and significantly reducing recidivism and relapse rates. Ensuring accessible, trauma-informed, and innovative peer-led care.

Peer-Led

Trauma-Informed

Community-First

Non-Judgmental

The Team

Meet the HAP Team

Two colleagues. One mission. Real, grounded, community-based support.

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Peer Mentor

Cory

Peer Mentor, Face of HAP

Host of Cory's Corner · Peer Circle Facilitator

Cory is the heart and voice of Hopeful Authentic Pathways. Drawing on his own lived experience with mental health and addiction, he connects with clients in a way that no clinical setting can replicate. He hosts the Cory's Corner video series, facilitates peer-led integration circles, and is often the first face someone sees when they reach out to HAP.

Lived ExperiencePeer CirclesVideo Series Host
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Therapy Dog

Gertie

Therapy Dog

Temperament-Assessed · Animal-Assisted Activities

Gertie is HAP's four-legged colleague and secret weapon. Temperament-assessed and ready for sessions, she brings a calming, unconditional presence that helps clients open up, regulate emotions, and practice safe attachment. Gertie travels island-wide and is a core part of our animal-assisted activities programming.

Temperament-AssessedIsland-Wide TravelAAA Programming

More team members joining soon — HAP is growing!

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