The Faces of Addiction Aren’t What You Think
The Faces of Addiction Aren’t Always Who you Think They are
When people picture addiction, they often imagine someone living on the margins of society.
The reality is far different.
Addiction affects people from every walk of life. It affects our neighbours, friends, family members, colleagues and classmates. It affects parents raising children, professionals going to work every day, young adults struggling with mental health challenges and seniors facing isolation and chronic pain.
These are not strangers, these are our neighbours, co-workers, family and friends.
“I couldn’t be prouder of her,” Julie says. “She has purpose in her life and is going to make a huge difference for so many others – she is the bravest person I know.”
Julie
Amanda’s Mom
Your Support will Complete The First Public Treatment Centre in our Region
With your help, the Parksville Treatment Centre will bring hope and recovery closer to Vancouver Island families – families like Julie and Amanda.
For every $1 invested in addiction treatment, communities save up to $12 in reduced crime, healthcare, and social costs.*
Investing in recovery is not simply the right thing to do. It is one of the smartest investments communities can make.
*Rewired Recovery Foundation
Your Support will Complete The First Public Treatment Centre in our Region
With your help, the Parksville Treatment Centre will bring hope and recovery closer to Vancouver Island families – families like Julie and Amanda.
For every $1 invested in addiction treatment, communities save up to $12 in reduced crime, healthcare, and social costs.*
Investing in recovery is not simply the right thing to do. It is one of the smartest investments communities can make.
*Rewired Recovery Foundation
The 19 bed abstinence-based Parksville Treatment Centre will provide:
- Safe, inclusive space open to all genders, orientations, and people with diverse needs
- Wheelchair-accessible accommodations
- Personalized 30-, 60-, and 90-day treatment plans
- One-to-one and group counselling
- Psychiatric and primary-care support
- Cultural and spiritual care
- Nature-based therapy
- Transition planning and aftercare connected to each person’s home community
- Transportation support, including an on-site accessible van
“Right now, people on Vancouver Island who need addiction treatment often have nowhere close to turn. Many have to leave their home communities or the Island entirely, just to get help.”
Elizabeth Driver
Manager – Parksville Treatment Centre