What If Today Was the Start of Something New? A Fresh Look at Recovery and Hope

What If Today Was the Start of Something New in Recovery? Do you find yourself caught in the endless loop of “What if” and...

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Billy & Jimmy – Recovery Goats

Why Billy and Jimmy? The Goats Helping Clients Heal at Orchard Recovery Center Billy and Jimmy: How Two Goats Bring Comfort to Recovery What...

A Heart That Grows – A Grinch Themed Christmas

“A Heart That Grows”: How the Orchard Recovery Center’s Grinch-Themed Tree Inspires Gratitude and Transformation This holiday season, the Orchard Recovery Center on Bowen...

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Relapse in Addiction Recovery – Finding Your Way Back

Struggling after a relapse? At Orchard Recovery Center on Bowen Island, we offer compassionate, holistic addiction treatment and support. It’s never too late to...

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Navigating the Waters of Alcohol Consumption: A Thoughtful Perspective

Knowledge is the best form of prevention, especially when it comes to health risks associated with alcohol - A thoughtful perspective by Lorinda Strang.

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The Art of Losing It: A Memoir of Grief and Addiction by Rosemary Keevil

The Art of Losing It: A Memoir of Grief and Addiction, recalls the story of Rosemary Keevil's first days in rehab

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Gingerbread Lane in Vancouver 2019

Gingerbread Lane in Vancouver 2019 once again features the Orchard Recovery Center's entry in the annual contest to support Make A Wish Foundation

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How to Support a Loved One Struggling with Alcohol Use

Lorinda Strang, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Orchard Recovery Center provides suggestions on how to support a loved one struggling with alcohol use.

ASAM/CARF Reshape Addiction Care

As a CARF accredited treatment facility, with ASAM certified medical staff, Orchard Recovery Center is excited with the news that CARF and ASAM have...

Marty Levenson Art Therapist, Orchard Recovery Center

Art Therapy Combating Addiction

Marty Levenson (Orchard Recovery's Art Therapist) uses freedom of expression and honesty through art therapy as an important part of addiction healing.

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