#PrideMonth Series: Megala Speaks on Self-Worth and Recovery
Avalon wishes everyone a happy Pride Month! We are so proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, offering recovery services to anyone who identifies and lives full-time as a woman, trans-inclusive. We hold diversity, inclusion, and acceptance as key guiding principles at Avalon. Our community is intentionally a safe space for all women. Throughout Pride […]
How to Make Every Day “World No Tobacco Day”
We want to recognize World No Tobacco Day, but truly, everyone should aim to make every day tobacco-free! Easier said than done, right? Well, if you are looking to cut tobacco out of your life, this blog is for you. We will be discussing ways to prepare to quit, tips on quitting, and give you some motivation to start or continue your journey. Smoking tobacco is not […]
How to Support a Loved One with Addiction
Have you ever wondered what you should do if you have suspicions or concerns about a loved one and their relationship with substances? If yes, this blog was written for you. It can be scary and daunting to realize that someone you love and care for is travelling down a dangerous road, but you are […]
A Story of Recovery Shared Between a Mother and Son
Happy Mother’s Day! To honour this special day, we are sharing a candid story between a mother and son. Kyle is the 23-year-old son of Valerie, a woman in recovery and long-time Woman of Avalon. Kyle and Valerie’s relationship is contextualized by her sobriety, like many others who come through our doors with unique experiences of motherhood and mothering while also in recovery. Early years Kyle grew up […]
Emotions in Recovery: Awareness, Commonalities & Resources
This week, Avalon is recognizing CMHA’s Mental Health Week and the theme of getting real about our emotions. In recovery, this can be particularly crucial to healing and long-term success. Active addiction involves avoiding emotions and choosing to use substances or participate in other addictive behavioural activities when confronted with difficult feelings to alleviate or numb the pain. In truth, this doesn’t erase any emotions, and they often come […]
Recovery in Another Language with Olga
Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week! Today’s blog is the third and final in our week-long series celebrating #NationalVolunteerWeek. We are excited to be sharing Olga’s story with you, as she played an integral part in diversifying and expanding Avalon in wonderful new ways. Keep reading to learn more about Olga, her history with Avalon, and what it […]
The Avalon Volunteer Experience from Niamh & Caoimhe
In honour of National Volunteer Week, we’re continuing to shine a light on some of our amazing volunteers. Niamh and Caoimhe are two wonderful volunteers who have been invaluable to our organization and they both have something very interesting in common, aside from volunteering – read more to find out what! We’re so honoured that they choose to dedicate time to Avalon and are thrilled to […]
Art and Volunteerism: Carolyn’s Story
Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week! Volunteers are the root of our Avalon community and we are so grateful to every person who gives their time to support women in recovery. The theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week is “The Value of One, The Power of Many”. We see this exemplified with the Women of Avalon on a daily […]
How to Stay Successful in Long-Term Sobriety
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are blooming. The transition to spring is bringing out renewal, new life, and growth all around us – but what about within us? For those of you who are months or years into your sobriety, or those who aspire to that goal, your steadfast commitment to recovery may be starting to fade. We understand, and we’re here today to […]
The Power of Good Health in Recovery
Today is World Health Day and to honour it, we wanted to bring you a blog about the role of good health in recovery. And what better time to focus on your overall well-being than spring! Spring is a time for growth and renewal. After your body experiences substance abuse, it likely has some damage and health deficiencies, so it’s important to have a fresh outlook on what […]