| The ongoing process of recovery involves self-help, supportive friends and lifestyle changes. As their treatment program at The Orchard draws to an end, clients work with counselors and their Step Coaches to develop an individualized after-treatment care program. Aftercare ensures that the elements of a good recovery plan are in place before the client leaves our residential drug and alcohol treatment program. Clients who complete our 28- or 42-day program are also entitled to the following services at no charge:
Alumni Celebration Days
The last Thursday of every month is "Alumni Celebration Day" at The Orchard. Alumni are invited to join us for lunch and special programming events (i.e. guest speakers and sobriety anniversary celebrations), after which they are invited to stay for dinner and an evening meeting at the Primary Care residence.
Friends of the Orchard (FOO) Meetings
"FOO" Meetings are 12-step meetings facilitated by The Orchard and attended by our alumni community. They provide a bridge between the substance abuse treatment facility and the outside community and take place regularly in West Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Seattle. FOO meetings are based on Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and assist clients in maintaining their aftercare plans. FOO Meetings Schedule.
Alumni Follow-up
Addiction recovery is an ongoing process and The Orchard's Step Coaches and counselors actively support clients for a full year after they leave treatment.
Alumni Website
Alumni of The Orchard are given private access to an Alumni-run website that offers ongoing aftercare support.
24-Hour Help Line
A 24-hour toll-free help-line is available and alumni may contact The Orchard anytime, day or night, if they feel the need to speak with an Orchard staff member.
Are you an alumnus of The Orchard?
Hearing from you helps remind us why we do what we do! Send us email at
Recovery is a process not an event
Back
| 
