Edgewood Treatment Centre
2121 Boxwood Road V9S 4L2 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

EHN Canada invites you to join our Thrive Recovery Community! At EHN Canada, we believe that life in recovery will always be your best life. But never forget that successful long-term recovery requires deep commitment and hard work. Some days in recovery won’t be easy. And some other days will be really, really hard. We know that a little extra motivation can go a long way sometimes. That’s why we created a way for you to encourage and support each other as you face and overc...ome similar challenges in recovery. We invite our alumni, as well as anyone else living in recovery, to share, recognize, and celebrate each other’s accomplishments together as a community. Start by sharing a photo of your latest achievement or progressit doesn’t matter how big or small! (Full instructions at the end of this post.) Whether it's simply getting out of bed on time after a rough sleep, eating three healthy meals in one day, reconnecting with a loved one after a period of separation, taking deliberate steps toward a better future for yourself and your family, or even completing your master's degreethese are all significant accomplishments! As your confidence and your abilities increase, you’ll find yourself pursuing increasingly more meaningful and challenging goals. And you’ll notice yourself feeling greater and greater satisfactionrecovery gives us the gift of living life to its fullest. Start by celebrating your recovery and feeling gratituderecognize all your progress and all the benefits you've experienced up until now. Then get inspired and ambitiousrecognize that as you grow, you shed your old limitations and you expand your potential. Identify some achievements and experiences that you previously believed would never be possible for you and that are now within reach. Realize you’re getting closer and closer to truly believing that, with commitment and hard work, nothing is impossible. THE THRIVE CHALLENGE requires making three commitments: #1 NEVER STOP IMPROVING your abilities and trying to do things better. #2 PROGRESS EVERY DAY toward achieving at least one goal that’s both meaningful and challenging for you. #3 ALWAYS SPREAD POSITIVITY through everything you doacting with good intentions and helpful motives toward all your fellow humans will produce the greatest benefits for both yourself and for everyone else around you. Commit to always doing your best... and you’ll always THRIVE! *ACCEPT THE THRIVE CHALLENGE* Step 1: Go to the pinned post on the Thrive Recovery Community page: https://bit.ly/3pJsfE7 Step 2: In the comments, post a photo showing the latest goal you achieved or a goal on which you’re currently working. Please don’t forget to add our hashtag #ThriveRecoveryChallenge

Our next webinar with guest speaker Dr. Katy Kamkar, Clinical Psychologist at CAMH, is only 3 days away! We will be discussing moral distress and injury among first responders, and how pathways to resilience can be built. Sign up now for this exclusive learning opportunity. https://bit.ly/2UNB1Tw

It's #TransgenderAwarenessWeek. The Don't You Want Me project is a global photography initiative to showcase the beauty and resilience of LGBTQ+ people living with mental illness and their rescue dogs. Watch CBC's feature on the project's inspiring co-founder Jack Jackson. https://bit.ly/3pD0zkn

It's National Addictions Awareness Week and we're asking Canadians to take action and see mental health and addictions as a community problem, not an individual one. Today's easy step to help in this mission? Ask your employer what addiction and mental health supports are available to employees at your workplace. Comment below once you've completed this step and share this post. Help us create a movement to ensure no one feels alone. #ItsNotPersonal #ChangeBeginsWithMe #NAAW

Addiction is a progressive illness that gets worse without treatment. Early recognition of a disorder is important, and it's crucial to realize that the warning signs aren't physical - they're behavioural. Here are 5 things to look out for: https://bit.ly/3fdzqQ7

Mindfulness can improve well-being, physical health, and mental health. It's an invitation to slow down and pay attention, without judgement, to what we are doing, thinking, and feeling in the moment. What helps you calm your mind? #FridayRocks

It's National Addiction Awareness Week, an opportunity to have important conversations about what is happening in our country and communities. Often, substance use and addiction issues are seen as "their problem, not mine", but we want to change the conversation with the launch of our #ItsNotPersonal campaign. Here's where you come in! We're asking Canadians coast to coast to take one small action that could support someone struggling with addiction or mental health, now or i...n the future. All week long we'll be sharing steps that all of us can take to contribute to happy, healthy communities. To kick off the conversation, let us know in the comments what support systems, programs or resources you know of that are available for addiction and mental health issues. Let's create an amazing list of resources together! Comment below and share this post with your online community. #ItsNotPersonal #ChangeBeginsWithMe #NAAW

A new study from the University of Manitoba shows a concerning rise in meth use in Winnipeg over a 5-year period. Younger people and marginalized groups are most affected, illustrating the need for stronger supports to improve health outcomes. https://bit.ly/3f2ERBg

If you have a loved one who’s suffering from addiction but they’re in denial, staging an intervention can be an effective way to convince them to get treatment. This complete guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to stage an effective drug or alcohol intervention. https://bit.ly/35wqyRs

MasterChef Canada winner Jennifer Crawford chose to make her mental health a priority. Dealing with her alcohol dependency is what saved her life; getting trauma treatment for PTSD is what allowed her to build a new and brighter life. https://bit.ly/3lKmYcC

As we face the prospect of another lockdown, here are some ways to empower your time at home: Learn a new skill Write in a journal Work it out (for those endorphins)... Dance, skip, jump, be silly Call a loved one #FridayRocks

Our next webinar is only 2 days away! Join Bellwood psychotherapist Natalie Cournoyea for a discussion codependency - what it is, who it affects, and how it's managed. Register for your spot now! https://bit.ly/36lDueZ

AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys has a candid conversation on Good Morning America about his sobriety journey. "The turning point for me was when I came back home, my wife could smell it on my breath and my youngest of my two daughters would not sit with me." https://eonli.ne/2IP33Lu

Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. Be safe and well.

70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence, and young people aged 15-24 are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders than any other age group. What's being done to help our youth? https://bit.ly/37mYKBr

October 10th is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Mental health issues touch every one of our lives, whether we experience them ourselves or through someone close to us. We owe it to ourselves, our families, our friends, our coworkers, and our neighbours to raise awareness and educate others on behalf of those struggling with mental health issues. During these challenging times, we need to make the extra effort and check in with one another to see how we're all doing. That's why we at E...HN Canada created a Mental Health Survival Guide to give you the tools to help yourself and those around you. Please download a copy for yourself or to share. Stay safe out there. https://bit.ly/34FYACb

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is flagging up concern for their frontline members, citing mounting cases of psychological distress and burn-out among nurses. No one is immune to pressures of this pandemic. https://bit.ly/3m2dkSK

How do we help those who are always helping others? A new global analysis confirms that physicians experience a relatively high rate of suicide-related behaviours. With the added pressures of this pandemic, it's critical that we take care of our frontline. https://bit.ly/2SQmq8C

"Edgewood really has saved my life and am truly grateful everyday for what they have done and given to me, throughout my stay as I was going through CTAP. I now have the skills I need to manage my addictions and trauma better than before giving me a new lease on life. Debra and her team of trained professionals are truly amazing and cannot thank them enough for all that they do. The hardest but best decision I have ever.." says John on Google

We have a lifelong alumni network. They are proof that you are never alone in recovery. Thank you for sharing your stories and continuing to help others in need through your own journey. #Thanksgiving #WeekofGratitude

Our patients and their families are the reason we exist. We are passionate about taking care of you, and we are committed to helping you heal. Your trust in us is so valued and cherished. #Thanksgiving #WeekofGratitude

Tomorrow is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Tune in to the WHO's first ever global online advocacy event for mental health - The Big Event. Hosted by award-winning journalist Femi Oke, the event will be live streamed on social media channels. https://bit.ly/30up8oK

The latest results from a nationwide survey by CAMH and Delvinia reveal that women and people with children are suffering the most adverse mental health effects as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/31jG160

Well hello beautiful glorious fall. It's feeling like #Thanksgiving here at Edgewood!

"A comfort zone is a beautiful thing, but nothing ever grows there." - John Assaraf. Have you tried something new or different or challenging today? #FridayRocks

How can someone know if they are a sex addict? And more importantly, is there a less stigmatizing and shaming way of looking at the disorder? Read this article to learn more. https://bit.ly/3k3j6Dh

Our administrative and maintenance staff are the magic weavers behind the scenes. They keep us organized and our facilities running. Our day-to-day work in helping patients is only made possible by your diligence and attention to detail. Thank you. #Thanksgiving #WeekofGratitude

Our admissions counsellors are the first people you talk to when you call us. They are the best listeners and are passionate about connecting people to the right programs to help them heal. Our heartfelt thanks for being the warm friendly voice of our network. #Thanksgiving #WeekofGratitude