After an amazing Summer of fun and fellowship, TWC is gearing up for the changing of the seasons. We have had so many inspiring stories and adventures in the past few months, and plan to have many more as we approach the holidays.
Lead a Recovery Life.
Elevate Life Wellness Centre Opens Its Doors
We are very excited to announce the opening of Elevate Life Wellness Centre, the newest treatment offering from Together We Can, that is situated in Burnaby, British Columbia, Elevate Life combines residential comforts with privacy and the highest quality of clinical care.
Our mission is to carry on with our tradition of providing the finest treatment services available anywhere, while also catering to client’s individual needs for exclusivity, privacy and comfort. READ MORE
Treating Addiction With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dr. Kim Graham, TCM
TWC Wellness Blog Contributor.
There is no doubting the damaging effects that stress and addiction have on the body. When our qi(chee) is flowing smoothly, we are well, emotionally, spiritually and physically. When there is a blockage caused by emotional, spiritual or physical factors, qi cannot flow smoothly resulting in disharmony and/or disease.
Engaging in activities that work to promote the free flow of qi, like acupuncture, meditation and breathing exercises, you can effectively rebalance and restore wellness at an accelerated rate. READ MORE
Portugal’s Approach on Drugs – Medical Issue not Criminal Issue
16 years after making a bold move to treat drug use as a medical issue rather than a criminal issue, Portugal is now experiencing one of the lowest rates of overdose in the EU second only to Romania.
The distance between Portugal's overdose rates, and those of British Columbia, are eye opening. In 2016, Portugal's had 6 deaths per million population for their entire country is based off of a population of 10.3 million, which is more than double the population of BC.
The province of BC with a population of 4.6 million is on track to top 1400 overdose deaths for 2017, which translates into 304 deaths per million population. 5000% more than Portugal per capita. READ MORE
'All My Relations' Program Builds a Community Garden In White Rock
Recently, a community group in White Rock contacted Together We Can to assist with the development of a new community garden. Growing by the Sea is a grassroots organization that has partnered with several other community organizations to expand the community garden at White Rock's Centennial Park.
On Saturday September 16, seven residents and one staff member from TWC's All My Relations Program assisted with the placing of planters and filling them with soil. READ MORE
Making Recovery Possible for Veterans
Together We Can believes in a multifaceted approach to treating addiction, including programming that heals not only the body, but the mind, soul, heart, and spirit of our clients.
We also understand that the recovery community is vast and diverse, and have created safe spaces and programming for some of the most vulnerable groups including LGBTQ, First Nations, and veterans.
In the case of veterans, TWC has created something innovative that very few other treatment facilities can boast – a fitness program designed by veterans, for veterans.
Knowledge, Support, and Connection for Family Members
TWC offers a comprehensive, four session Family Support Program that educates and supports family members to better understand addictive behaviours.
Many people who are impacted by a loved one’s addiction feel utterly confused and helpless. They wonder where they went wrong or what they could have done differently to prevent the individual’s catastrophic decline.
We answer these questions and more. LEARN MORE.
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The Family Support Program is FREE of charge to the family members of TWC residents, and takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm at TWC Centre, 2831 Kingsway, Vancouver BC.
Summer 2017 Events
TWC Summer 'Rib-O-Rama'
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TWC at Pride Parade
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Recovery Day 2017
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The Slam Slo-Pitch
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42 Years of Summer Clean Time Celebrated
This Summer, TWC staff and alumni kept the cakes coming with a long list of clean time birthdays – 42 years worth of clean time to be exact!
When we celebrate a cake, we not only acknowledge the effort that those in recovery make to change their lives and heal their spirits, but we celebrate the fellowship and every person who has helped them along their way.
A cake isn't just about saying "you did it" – it's about saying "we all did it."
Join us for an evening of live performances, celebrating the arts in recovery!
9:00pm -11:00pm Friday Oct 27th at The North Shore Alano Club.
176 East 2nd St, N.Vancouver
An amazing showcase of talent in the Greater Vancouver Recovery Community! See Facebook Event
Summer Photo Album
