A WOMEN’S EDUCATION JOURNEY This coming July 1, 2020, will mark the fourth anniversary of working in the addictions and recovery field. During this time, I have had the opportunity to work with literally hundreds of substance abusers and their families. They all come...
The first time I heard Nicole’s name, I was driving to work and there was an amber alert on CKNW. I can remember feeling sad and thankful at the same time – it’s wasn’t my daughter. Nicole was missing. Using drugs on the downtown east side....
Congratulations to Alicia who submitted the winning essay for our Women Do Recover Award of Education. Westminster House Douglas College Award Essay 2019 When I was younger, I had so many goals and aspirations. Anything I did I gave it 110 percent. I was a track...
Addiction. What’s Changed? Watching the women come into the facility over the past decade, their issues are complex and the need for continuum of care is evident. Today, risk factors are 100X higher than 10 years ago. The rise in fatalities coupled with the long-term...
Westminster House is hosting a substance-free night of live Blues music with award-winning artists performing in support of Women in Recovery. It all started with a couple of alumni talking about how to fundraise for post-treatment programs including attending camp...
