Spear’s Review

Jan Willem Poot, founder and CEO of the Yes We Can Healthcare Group, spent over a decade in and out of treatment until, aged 27, he finally found a recovery centre that clicked.

‘My own experiences served as my strongest motivation in creating the unique environment and approach of Yes We Can,’ he says. ‘By getting into recovery, my life was given a very fortunate second chance. I learned that if I want to keep what I received, I have to give it away every day.’

Now, he uses his experiences to give young people a safe, supportive environment to recover from addiction and mental health conditions, through the Yes We Can Youth Clinics. ‘Every day I am proud to make a difference for the teenagers and young adults and their families. Our unconditional love and belief in the youngsters keeps on motivating me to reach out to and help as many young people as possible.’