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Location & Hours
Extended hours for Avalon Centres Vancouver, North Vancouver and White Rock
Welcome to Avalon
At Avalon Recovery Society, we provide completely free, life-changing services to women and families recovering from addiction. Each of our Avalon Women’s Centres have safe, welcoming meeting spaces for women in recovery, free childminding, drop-in hours, resource libraries, and a clothing closet. We also offer virtual peer support meetings by Zoom.
Our programs and services are accessible to anyone who identifies as a woman and is seeking recovery, trans-inclusive.
8,240
Hours Avalon drop-in centres are open - 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
24,500
drop-in visits to our Centres, including times when crisis support was provided
690
times free childminding was provided so that mother's could attend recovery meetings
675
free counselling hours provided
Avalon Podcast
Avalon Recovery Society Radio brings together women and allies in recovery who share their stories of experience and hope.
Check out more info on our podcasts.
Blog Posts
Coping with Emotions in Recovery Through Creative Methods
Emotion is a bridge to connect our body and mind, a natural part of our life. We often avoid emotions during active addiction, and we would rather feel more comfortable...
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10 Books You Should Read About Addiction & Recovery
Have you ever thought about the benefits of reading? This includes: improving your memory, being a source of education and motivation, reducing stress, and making you more empathetic. Today we’re...
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Journaling Prompts for Self-Reflection and Recovery
Journaling is probably the most recommended self-care and recovery practice, but not without reason. It provides a completely safe and private space to dive into emotions, situations, or perspectives with...
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