| The ongoing process of recovery involves self-help, supportive friends and lifestyle changes. As their substance abuse treatment 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:
Celebration of Success - February 23rd, 2012 Alumni Day
On Thursday February 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm, the Orchard invites all Alumni to our second annual Celebration of Success! Come be part of the fun, food and fellowship. There will be lunch, upbeat music, outrageous games and tons of hilarity.
"We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness", is one of the AA promises.
Recovery is freedom. Recovery is fun... and if you are not having fun, you are not doing it right! There is a lot to celebrate when we walk free from addiction. Bring back good, positive and funny memories. Your story is a powerful tool to inspire and engage, as well as a great opportunity to enlighten the lives of others.
Our Anniversary
April 1, 2012 is our 10 year anniversary. Stay tuned as we will post here and in our newsletter about the upcoming celebration!
Celebration of Success - August 30th, 2012
The Orchard invites all Alumni to our third annual Celebration of Success!
Come be part of the fun, food and fellowship.
There will be a BBQ lunch, upbeat music, outrageous games and tons of hilarity.
There is a lot to celebrate when we walk free from addiction.
Bring back good, positive and funny memories.
Your story is a powerful tool to inspire and engage, as well as a great opportunity to enlighten the lives of others.
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
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 is our best reward! Send us email at
Recovery is a process not an event.
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