ORCHARD STAFF

Lorinda Strang Executive Director Lorinda Strang oversees all daily operations of The Orchard and ensures the quality of care and treatment provided is consistent and of the highest caliber. She draws on her personal experience with addiction and recovery to convey strength and hope to clients and their families. Lorinda is committed to The Orchard's community of recovery and is a powerful advocate for the addict who still suffers. "Our goal is for clients to leave The Orchard ready to live life feeling emotionally strong, personally accountable and excited about their ongoing recovery," she says. "At the core of our beliefs and values is our absolute conviction that all clients can succeed."

CLINICAL TEAM

Dr. Patrick Fay, MD, MB Bch Bao, LMCC, ECFMG and Flex (Clinical) WA State, ASAM, ABAM Certified Orchard Physician Dr. Patrick Fay leads our medical team and has more than 30 years of experience in all areas of addiction medicine, including detox, outpatient addiction clinics, and as Vancouver's Medical Advisor on Addictions to the Provincial Government. He has been exam-certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine since 1988, and is board-certified by ABAM (Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine). Dr. Fay was one of the founding physicians of the Vancouver Detox Centre (est. 1978). He was also a co-founder and member of the Advisory Committee on Opiod Dependency (ACOD) of the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons for 15 years (est. 1989). The ACOD advises the college on addiction issues, administers the BC Methadone Program and holds regular training workshops on addiction and opiate replacement therapy for BC physicians. Dr. Fay worked as a sessional physician with the Greater Vancouver Mental Health Services for more than 20 years and developed an expertise in treating co-occurring disorders, including unipolar and bipolar depression, psychotic illness and addiction. In addition to his work at The Orchard, Dr. Fay is the Pacific Region Advisor on Addictions and Methadone Delivery to Correction Services of Canada and is a board member of Pacifica Treatment Centre. He is a mentor to physicians in recovery and an auditor on prescribing issues for the College of Physicians of BC. Dr. Fay is a highly respected physician working with the addicted population in British Columbia.

ADDICTIONS COUNSELORS

Daryl Samson, MEd Program Director Daryl Samson specializes in the assessment, treatment, intervention and monitoring of addictive disorders and chemical dependencies. He possesses a unique combination of educational, professional and personal experiences that enable him to relate easily to those suffering from addiction. Daryl has 15 years of experience in addictions treatment and credits Dr. Ray Baker of HealthQuest as a mentor who influenced his approach to interacting with addicts and their loved ones. Daryl is a model of balanced recovery and is passionate about instilling hope in the hopeless and helping them meet their recovery goals.

Carrie DeJong, MC Carrie DeJong has a passion for helping clients identify and explore the life issues that have created the anxiety and emotional disturbances underlying their addiction to drugs and alcohol. As a counselor with significant experience working with individuals and families who have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, Carrie's expertise is in understanding and managing anxiety, developing and teaching tools for managing emotions, and understanding the impact trauma can have on a person's life.

Joey Marcelli, CCRC Joey Marcelli is a Certified Anger Management/Conflict Resolution Facilitator with extensive experience helping clients deal with complex problematic substance abuse problems in addition to non-productive communication issues. Knowing first-hand the struggles of addiction, Joey empowers and motivates clients to develop the more effective problem-solving strategies that are required for a successful beginning to their new substance abuse-free lives. In addition to counselling clients at The Orchard's primary facility, Joey teaches Relapse Prevention and Anger Management at our West Vancouver office. "My primary goal," he says, "is to give clients the self-awareness they need to make positive changes in their lives."

Roy McKinley, BGS, ICADC Roy McKinley specializes in helping clients discover their purpose and meaning in life and recovery. He has extensive experience working with clients who have complex issues, including those diagnosed with concurrent disorders. Roy is an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) and a member of the Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation. He is particularly skilled in helping those clients requiring extra motivation to press on in their recovery. Roy draws on his personal experiences with addiction and recovery to plant seeds of hope and personal responsibility in his clients. Prior to joining The Orchard, Roy spent several years working with individuals incarcerated in British Columbia's Correctional System.

Barb Metcalfe, BA Barb Metcalfe has worked extensively with marginalized women and men in the areas of addiction, domestic violence and life skills management. Drawing on extensive personal and professional experience, Barb empowers clients to identify the obstacles standing in the way of their recovery and to establish the skills necessary to overcome them. In addition to her work as a counselor, Barb is the Facilitator of Family Programs at The Orchard. She is passionate about helping families and couples examine their unhealthy patterns of relating and facilitating their movement toward more supportive, healthy relationships.

Susie Newman Susie Newman is a member of the Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation and earned her Certificate in Counselling for Alcohol and Substance Abuse in 2008. Prior to emigrating from Ireland in 2004, Susie facilitated groups at St. Patrick's Hospital, Dublin, and in the Central Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane, where she worked with inmates having concurrent addiction issues. Susie's personal experiences with addiction give her a deeper understanding and empathy for her clients, and help her more fully engage and challenge them. She is passionate about her work and enjoys helping clients realize that a life beyond their wildest dreams is possible.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Joanna Journet Intake Administrator, Office Manager Joanna Journet provides preadmission coaching to The Orchard's clients and their families and guides them through the telephone intake process. As their first point of contact with the treatment center, Joanna exemplifies the calm, firm and compassionate approach we take to addiction treatment and recovery. She reviews The Orchard's programming and treatment philosophies with clients and families, easing their worries and helping them develop a plan of action in their time of crisis. The intake process is the start of a lasting connection as Joanna ensures the client's needs are met throughout their stay. She is unwavering in her belief that addiction is a treatable disease and her many years of involvement in addiction treatment allow her to engage clients and families in a particularly empathetic way.

Sara Gordon, LSI, YYI Intake Coordinator Sara Gordon is one of the first people clients and their families meet upon arrival at The Orchard. During the intake process, she reviews what will be expected of the client throughout their stay and explains the programming and rules in place at The Orchard. Sara also manages the Women's Extended Care house. Daily check-ins, morning readings, and one-on-one meetings are some of the ways she supports the women in this second-stage recovery facility. Sara is a qualified life skills coach and yoga instructor and has completed the BC Justice Institute's art therapy training course. She has worked with youth and adults in recovery and crisis since 2006.

Michelle Garner Public Relations and Marketing Michelle Garner directs the strategic communications and marketing initiatives of The Orchard. She oversees the development of our marketing brochures and materials; public relations activities and community outreach programs; and social media and ongoing website development. Michelle has more than seven years of experience in the fields of marketing communications and special event management. She is a creative communicator with a unique set of skills and experiences that contribute to her understanding of addiction and the recovery process.

SUPPORT STAFF

Martin Wedepohl, BSc Support Staff Supervisor Martin Wedepohl leads The Orchard's support staff in supervising the care and safety of our clients outside of business hours. He has been working with addicts and alcoholics for six years and in addition to his supervisory duties, Martin manages the men's Extended Care house and is one of our step coaches. As a step coach, he helps clients understand and work through the 12 steps that form the base of our treatment philosophy. Prior to joining The Orchard, Martin worked with homeless and addicted men at the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre. His background also includes 25 years of software engineering and design.

Sue Clark Support Staff, Step Coach Sue Clark assists the support team in caring for our clients outside of business hours and works as a step coach. She has been a valuable member of The Orchard's staff since 2002. Sue draws from her personal experiences with recovery to help clients work through the early stages of their sobriety. She enjoys working one-on-one with clients, helping them embrace their spiritual and emotional recovery.

HOLISTIC CONTRACTORS

Rev Shelagh MacKinnon, BA, MDiv Spiritual Director Shelagh MacKinnon teaches spirituality and other topics at The Orchard and is a source of wisdom, humor and inclusiveness. She trained with the Saskatchewan Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (SADAC) and has been providing spiritual advice and support to people in recovery since being ordained in 1980. In addition to her work at The Orchard, Shelagh is the Minister of the Bowen Island United Church (The Little Red Church in the Apple Orchard).

Jan Parker Jan Parker is a gifted teacher who instructs our clients on the beauty and grace of Qigong (chee-gong), the ancient Chinese art of cultivating and developing one's energy and vitality. Each weekday morning, Jan demonstrates the gentle stretching, breathing, self-massage, meditation and graceful movements of Qigong that enhance spiritual wholeness and alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal. Jan is an accomplished martial artist who began her adventure with Taijiquan and Qigong in 1985. She developed this Qigong program exclusively for The Orchard in 2004.

Suzan Wood, BA, SOYA, IYTA Yoga Meditation Instructor Suzan Wood helps clients discover the benefits of deep relaxation, stretching, strengthening and breathing through weekly yoga classes. She brings passion, commitment and joy, along with 28 years of experience, to every class she teaches. In addition to yoga, Suzan leads clients in guided meditation, encouraging them to reconnect to their higher selves and achieve a deep sense of calm.

Mary Letson, BCRPA certified PT, BA Hist, BA Cmns Personal Trainer Mary Letson brings a valuable balance of experience, wisdom and enthusiasm to her training sessions. A fitness professional since 1984, Mary is a Clinical Exercise Specialist and is trained in OSTEOFIT, a course in osteoporosis and fall prevention offered through BC Women's Hospital.

"We don't have to do it alone anymore..."