Truth for Teens
Mission Statement
To provide the prevention of and response to gang, or pseudo gang activity, and substance abuse resulting from the alienation of youth from society. To equip individuals to heal from addiction, violence, and destructive lifestyles.
Founder
Rick “Ozzy” Osborne B.A, A.C.
A leading gang expert in Canada, with a life story marked by overcoming adversity. After experiencing bullying and victimization by heroin addicts, he spiralled into drug addiction, street gang involvement, and crime. This led to his membership in an outlaw motorcycle club and a 25-year prison sentence for robbery and weapons offences. Despite these challenges, he completed an apprenticeship and overcame his heroin addiction. He went on to earn a BA in Psychology and an Addiction Careworker diploma. Since his release, he has dedicated his life to mentoring youth. He runs a mentorship program called “Ozzy’s Garage” in Port Colborne and has extended its reach, as a mobile program, to other communities.
