Solid Ground Addiction Treatment

Congratulations go out to James B who recently celebrated his 1 year sobriety milestone! James, a proud veteran of the Canadian Forces, spent years serving our country and through hard work and dedication reached his 1st year of sobriety. Working closely with our counselling staff, clinical therapists, and sponsor, James has worked through some really difficult past trauma and battled recent health issues that would challenge most anyone. James, we're really proud of the man you are, and the work that you have put in!

29 YEARS OF SOBRIETY! Congratulations Carol Anne! Carol Anne is a staple around the TWC main center, known for her compassion, karaoke skills, and willingness to help the newcomer. Yesterday she celebrated 27 years of sobriety, an amazing feat. No wonder she's a go-to support for a lot of our residents! Every week, Carol Anne goes above and beyond in making everyone feel welcome, she teaches our residents in group sessions, and ensures that there is plenty of time for recrea...tion, movies, and hosts our own karaoke competition complete with prizes. Thank you Carol Anne for everything that you do! *Correction: An earlier post incorrectly stated 27 years of sobriety.

Congratulations to Andrea Gallant, our Accounting Administrator on 21 years of continued sobriety! Andrea is an inspiration to so many in the recovery community, and is she is always willing to help those who may be struggling. Her kind and caring nature help to guide numerous men and women on their journey of recovery. We could not be more proud to have Andrea as part of our TWC family and we love her dearly.

We would like to extend a big Christmas Thank You to Jordan, Linsey and Meagan for arranging something amazing for our residents. Thank you so much for making Christmas a little brighter for our residents! Linsey & Meagan wanted to do something good for gentlemen afflicted with addiction so they made up about 150 gift bags with toques, underwear, socks, and other items. With Jordan's help, they delivered their gifts to our clients, and along with another visit from Santa, and a grinch themed Christmas Party, Linsey & Meagan have truly made this a holiday to remember with a little something placed under each tree!

Need help with your New Years resolution to quit drinking? Struggling with a drug-free #NewYearNewYou? Want to build a #recoverylife? In 2020, we helped over 1400 people start their journey on a path of recovery. We can help you achieve a life you can be proud of. Visit us on the web at twcrecoverylife.org, like our facebook page Together We Can - Addiction Recovery & Education Society, or call 604-451-9854 or toll-free at 1-888-940-9854 for more information. #wedorecover #twcrecoverylife

We would like to pass along our tremendous thanks to Kimberlea, Nicole, and the entire board at Recovery Kidz. This year, the team at Recovery Kidz worked with Together We Can to provide presents to the children of our residents who are actively working to change their lives. Recovery Kidz works tirelessly to see parents and families set free from addictions and relieved of the stress that comes when you’re not able to provide gifts for the holidays. They hope to normalize children’s lives while their parents are seeking recovery and make their lives happier throughout the process. It is our hope that every child will experience the joy of opening at least one Christmas gift on Christmas morning. To learn more about Recovery Kidz, visit www.recoverykidz.com

Congrats Calen It’s a pleasure working with people that are so incredibly passionate about recovery!!

Today our dear friend and Alumnus Tristan celebrates 3 years of sobriety! We asked Tristan what advice he has for someone seeking a new recovery life, and he had these words of wisdom: "Work harder today than you did yesterday, seize the opportunities in front of you, keep faith and trust God, love your family, operate with integrity and never, ever give up." Congratulations Tristan, thanks for showing us #wedorecover #recoveryispossible #togetherwecan

Today we get to celebrate the 4 year sobriety birthday of Calen E! Calen is one of our Group Facilitators here at Together We Can, and often goes above and beyond mentoring our residents on how to lead productive, fulfilling lives in recovery. We recent asked Calen to share with us what makes a life in recovery worthwhile, and he said: "I think the most important aspect of my life today is that I have a reason to get out of bed in the morning. For a longest time I felt lost, alone, and detached. Today I feel a real sense of purpose. I’m eternally grateful for all the help and support I have received over the years and hope that I have the opportunity to pay it forward. " Congratulations Calen on four amazing years of paying it forward and being a strong leader in the community!

Announcing our partnership with the Stigma Free Society . Together we will aim to end the #stigma around #addiction. Many exciting collaborations coming in 2021! #stigmafree #recoverylife

Congratulations on celebrating 5 years today Mark B! Mark is an alumnus of Together We Can's main campus who continues to show people what the joys that a new recovery life can bring you! #WeDoRecover #twcalumni #recoverylife

Check out this NEW Student Mental Health Toolkit created by our friends at the Stigma-Free Society - SFS online at: www.studentmentalhealthtoolkit.com This Toolkit program is made for youth, educators, school counsellors, and parents/guardians, who want to teach and promote mental wellness for Grades 4-7 and 8-12.... As part of the Virtual Stigma-Free School Program, schools and school districts can receive virtual Q&A Session Presentations with Stigma-Free Society Staff, by donation. With this, they will receive FREE and EXCLUSIVE access to members-only resources of the Student Mental Health Toolkit including Mental Wellness Lesson Plans that align with the B.C. curriculum guidelines, section on Diverse-ability and Inclusion, engaging and educational animated videos and comics, and much more! #stigmafree #stigmafreesociety #studentmentalhealth #studentmentalhealthtoolkit #mentalhealth

Earlier this week Doug Wright, program manager at Together We Can's Awakenings program celebrated 2 years of sobriety! Doug spent the morning of his 2nd year milestone out on the river fishing, and a few days later, the staff and residents of Awakenings enjoyed a cake together to help him celebrate. To learn more about Doug, visit our website at: https://twcrecoverylife.org/togetherwecan/doug-wright/

Join us November 18 for the annual TWC online gala! Tickets are available now at www.twcgala.com. Hear great speakers, bid on the silent auction, and watch the premiere of the original TWC short film, "Recovery Life"! See you there :)

Today we celebrate William Place on 3 years of recovery! Will has been and continues to be a vital member of the Together We Can family. Starting in intake support, Will would often be the first point of contact for new arrivals, showing them hope, comfort and empathy. Today, Will is working on hard on bettering his life and career by attending school to become an Addictions Counselor! His role with the society is one-on-one case management and group facilitation. Will does ...a fantastic job of giving space to TWC’s residents so they can explore their emotions, mental health and become solution focused. His ability to create a warm, comforting and non-judgemental space is well received by every client that Will works with. As an alumni of TWC, Will carries and expresses a special knowledge and care for the new comers at Together We Can. His personal recovery is based on being a responsible member of the AA fellowship that is always there to help. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, Will! When asked what he would tell someone who is still struggling with addiction, Will said "I would tell someone that there is hope. No matter what someone's situation is, there is hope for change." One of his favorite memories since coming into recovery is competing in the Whistler Iron Man competition. #recoverylife #wedorecover #TWC #TWCAlumni #togetherwecan

Today we celebrate William Place on 3 years of recovery! Will has been and continues to be a vital member of the Together We Can family. Starting in intake support, Will would often be the first point of contact for new arrivals, showing them hope, comfort and empathy. Today, Will is working on hard on bettering his life and career by attending school to become an Addictions Counselor! His role with the society is one-on-one case management and group facilitation. Will does ...a fantastic job of giving space to TWC’s residents so they can explore their emotions, mental health and become solution focused. His ability to create a warm, comforting and non-judgemental space is well received by every client that Will works with. As an alumni of TWC, Will carries and expresses a special knowledge and care for the new comers at Together We Can. His personal recovery is based on being a responsible member of the AA fellowship that is always there to help. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, Will! When asked what he would tell someone who is still struggling with addiction, Will said "I would tell someone that there is hope. No matter what someone's situation is, there is hope for change." One of his favorite memories since coming into recovery is competing in the Whistler Iron Man competition. #recoverylife #wedorecover #TWC #TWCAlumni #togetherwecan

Today the staff and clients want to wish Dave D a heartfelt congratulations on 4 years of sobriety! Triple D, as Dave is affectionately known by all offers the following advice to the newcomer. "Listen to learn and learn to listen. Do what is in front of you. Reach out your not alone. Just stay, then you don't have to come back. If only I heeded these simple words 27 years ago my journey began. " Congratulations Dave!

For more information on resources available to you as you support a loved one's journey to sobriety, visit twcrecoverylife.org

Congratulations Andrew! 13 years is an amazing milestone, and when we asked the alumni of our program his secret to longtime success, he told us that for him to achieve success, he went through the process, did the work, got connected and the most important part to his program of recovery is knowing "I’m not in Charge, I don’t run the show."

Get your tickets today at www.twcgala.com. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to TWC Alliance Alumni, James A. on 5 years of clean time! James was one of the first residents of the Alliance program back when it started in 2015 and has always been one of our biggest cheerleaders! Since getting clean, James has worked tirelessly to share a message of hope, compassion, love and understanding that has touched the lives of many people both at Alliance and in the recovery community. Prior to COVID, James would be a consistent visitor, a part... of the process groups, volunteered as a support worker, and would welcome each new person with open arms. We are blessed to be a part of your recovery journey, James! (PS: We know who sends the secret pizza deliveries!) When asked what recovery means to him and any advice he has for those who are new, James said Recovery to me is everything today. It’s freedom from self and the ability to help others. My advice is that no matter what you are going through in life/recovery you are worth friends, love and most importantly to live a life without the chaos of addiction. #WeDoRecover #RecoveryLife #TWC #TWCAlliance #Alliance #Love #Compassion #Care #Understanding #Empathy

Congratulations to TWC Alliance Alumni, James A. on 5 years of clean time! James was one of the first residents of the Alliance program back when it started in 2015 and has always been one of our biggest cheerleaders! Since getting clean, James has worked tirelessly to share a message of hope, compassion, love and understanding that has touched the lives of many people both at Alliance and in the recovery community. Prior to COVID, James would be a consistent visitor, a part... of the process groups, volunteered as a support worker, and would welcome each new person with open arms. We are blessed to be a part of your recovery journey, James! (PS: We know who sends the secret pizza deliveries!) When asked what recovery means to him and any advice he has for those who are new, James said Recovery to me is everything today. It’s freedom from self and the ability to help others. My advice is that no matter what you are going through in life/recovery you are worth friends, love and most importantly to live a life without the chaos of addiction. #WeDoRecover #RecoveryLife #TWC #TWCAlliance #Alliance #Love #Compassion #Care #Understanding #Empathy

Today, we celebrate another recovery milestone as Kevin Shaw takes 2 years of sobriety! As an Alumni of TWC and now full-time team member, Kevin works daily with our residents to ensure safety, comfort and support. His positive attitude and drive to help those in need, makes Kevin a valuable and trusted member of our client care team. When you think of hard work and dedication, Kevin comes to mind. He takes his personal recovery seriously and practices the spiritual principl...es that promise us all a new life in recovery. Calm, courteous and caring are just a few of the many assets Kevin brings to each and every interaction he has whether that be with staff, volunteers, clients or the general public. Thank you for being a part of the TWC family, Kevin! To learn more about Kevin, please read his bio at https://twcrecoverylife.org/togetherwecan/kevin-shaw/ See more

We're always happy to announce our alumni milestones, and we take great pride in wishing Sophie L. a bright and joyous 1 year sobriety birthday today! Sophie is an alumni of our LGBTQ+ inclusive Alliance program, designed to support those seeking recovery through a trauma-informed care lens. When we asked Sophie to reflect on her journey to recovery, she told us, "Our recovery paths are not always straight and narrow, I know mine sure has not been. No matter how hopeless you feel or how many times you have to come back, never give up on your self or loose hope. Keep coming back no matter what, because your worth it!" Sophie never gave up on achieving sobriety, and Alliance always welcomed her back with open arms and endless support. Congratulations Sophie!

Congratulations Ryan on 2 years of continuous sobriety! Ryan is an alumni of our main center program, and continues to stay connected by working with clients at our Alliance program. Ryan is dependable, hardworking, and always has a caring compassionate ear whenever a resident needs someone to talk to! Thank you so much for showing us all that recovery works if you work it, and helping others on their path to a new #recoverylife

Congratulations Ryan on 2 years of continuous sobriety! Ryan is an alumni of our main center program, and continues to stay connected by working with clients at our Alliance program. Ryan is dependable, hardworking, and always has a caring compassionate ear whenever a resident needs someone to talk to! Thank you so much for showing us all that recovery works if you work it, and helping others on their path to a new #recoverylife

Congratulations Don! 11 Years is a huge milestone! Don is a long time staff member at Together We Can, and is responsible for ensuring food and supplies get ordered and delivered to all of our transitional housing homes. He visits with clients on a weekly basis, and shares his journey of recovery in hopes of inspiring others. Having lost his brother, Don recognizes the severity of addiction, and knew that he had to find a life, free from drugs and alcohol. To learn more about Don, visit our website: https://twcrecoverylife.org/togetherwecan/don-symons/

Join us at the blog for an all new Journey To Recovery. Patrick S shares with us his story in the hopes of inspiring others to seek the path of recovery. Read his story here: https://twcrecoverylife.org//journey-to-recovery-patrick-s/

Today we celebrate a major milestone in recovery! Our staff member and dear friend, Betty C. is celebrating 31 years of clean time! Betty has been a crucial part of the team at Together We Can for the last several years. Working with our residents and their families to help build cohesion in the recovery process, Betty has a strong belief that there is hope in recovery. As lead facilitator of our Family Support Programs, Betty provides a safe space for families to heal from t...he impact of their loved ones addiction. Betty is also looked at as a leader and trusted servant in the recovery community. Her work with other addicts has been paramount in helping others see that recovery is possible. Congratulations, Betty! Together We Can is very lucky to have a person like you as our partner! For more information about Betty and the work she does at TWC, please visit: https://twcrecoverylife.org/togetherwecan/betty-conroy/ See more

8 YEARS!!! Congratulations Robbie on reaching an amazing milestone! It's also Robbie's birthday today, so today is extra special for him! Usually sobriety milestones are celebrated just like birthdays, with friends gathering together to share stories and cake. On our cake day, we usually have a numbered candle, but what does someone do for a double celebration? Do you have two cakes, or one extra special cake with both sets of numbers? Whichever way you decide to celebrate Robbie, Happy 43+8 from the staff and clients of TWC!

Join us at the blog for an all new Journey To Recovery. Patrick S shares with us his story in the hopes of inspiring others to seek the path of recovery. Read his story here: https://twcrecoverylife.org//journey-to-recovery-patrick-s/