Avalon Women's Centre White Rock
1548 Johnston Rd # 101 V4B 3Z8 White Rock, BC, Canada

We are continuing to provide life-changing addiction services throughout this unprecedented crisis. Support your Avalon Sisters and donate today!

GIVE HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Avalon Women's Centres need your help to make this holiday season sparkle. We want to do our part to make this holiday bright for the women of Avalon. To do this, we need your help! Each of our Centres is in need of gift cards, hampers, gift baskets, etc. If you have new and unused products to donate, are a business owner or know of a business who can help out, please contact your closest Centre: ... North Shore - [email protected]; White Rock - [email protected]; Vancouver - [email protected]

What's boring is being hungover and stuck in bed on the weekend. What's boring is working all week to support a life that revolves around alcohol. Sobriety is anything but boring. Sobriety gives you the opportunity to live a life you're proud of. Head to www.avalonrecoverysociety.org to get support in your sober journey and connect with like-minded women.

Giving Tuesday is only a week away! Since the beginning of the pandemic, Avalon has had to adapt their services but have continued to work hard to ensure women are still receiving recovery support. Over the past 8 months, almost 12,000 women have attended our meetings over the phone or online, while approximately 2,000 women have attended meetings in-person. Additionally, almost 3,000 women have received individual support over the phone or in person. ... For us to continue connecting and supporting women in need we rely on the support of our gracious donors, our volunteers, and our amazing community. Read our blog to find out how you can participate in Giving Tuesday this year. https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//4-ways-to-partake-/ #GivingTuesdayCA #GivingTuesday #odaat #recovery #addiction #sober #Givingback #GivingTuesday2020

We get told we’re stupid and not worth the effort, and over my lifetime I began to believe it. Thanks to Avalon, I no longer need to believe that and hold myself to such a low standard. I can achieve what I love to do! If you're in a financial position where you can help support women like Rebecca, please donate today: https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//ways-to/donate-now/ #odaat #onedayatatime

"I don't know where I'd be without Avalon." Rebecca, a single mom, shares with us how when she first came to Avalon, she was using drugs and alcohol to cope with the fear and anxiety she felt all the time. She knew she was stuck in her addiction and needed help from others who had been where she was. But one day at a time, she found the hope and support she so desperately needed. Read Rebecca's story here: https://bit.ly/3kDXiOR... #odaat #onedayatatime #recoveryispossible #addiction

Are you social, tech-savvy, and looking to make a difference? If so, we need your help! Due to the increase in demand for our online meetings, Avalon is looking for volunteers to host Zoom meetings. Individual(s) must be a member of any 12-Step Program, have experience and be comfortable leading virtual meetings, and demonstrate strength and hope. To learn more about volunteering as a Zoom Meetings Host with Avalon please email [email protected]

CLOSURE UPDATE Avalon Women Centre's North Shore will be closed for the rest of the week. All meetings will be held via Zoom until next Monday, November 30. Thank you for your patience. Find updated meeting details here https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//w/meeting-schedule/

New Meeting Alert! Tune in on Wednesdays starting this week at 12:00 pm for "Fuel Me Lunch Hour" where we will watch a Ted Talk, a video, or a speaker, and have a discussion afterward. Every Wednesday starting November 4 until January 27. ... Go to the meeting schedule at avalonrecoverysociety.org to sign up. #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving #soberaf #addiction #alcoholfree #soberissexy

It's National Addictions Awareness Week. The COVID-19 pandemic presents additional challenges for those living with substance use disorders. Small gestures can make an impact. Remember to check in on the people in your community. Change begins within ourselves and together we can make a difference. #ChangeBeginsWithMe #NAAW #StigmaEndsWithMe #addiction #recovery

New Podcast Episode Constance is a social activist, a former Vancouver park board commissioner, and a past Board Chair of Avalon Recovery Society. She bravely decided to go public with her addiction in 2009 as an elected official with the City of Vancouver, and following treatment became an active and valued member of the Avalon community. Listen to Avalon Recovery Society Radio Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or go to our website https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org.../podcast/. #sober #soberlifestyle #boozefree #recovery #sobergirl

CLOSURE NOTICE Please note that Avalon Women's Centre North Shore will be closed for repairs tomorrow. 12:15pm meeting is still happening via Zoom. Thank you for your understanding. Meeting details can be found here https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//by-zoom-by-phone-/

Halloween is upon us! We know times are challenging right now and Halloween can be triggering for many. This is why we wanted to share some tips on how to celebrate this year's Halloween. Get together with your loved ones (either safely in-person or virtually) to enjoy some themed activities like pumpkin carving, dressing up, or watching a scary movie. And of course, join us in the festivities by attending an Avalon meeting. ... Head to avalonrecoverysociety.org to schedule a meeting and connect with like-minded women. How are you planning on spending Halloween this year? Share with us in the comments below! #sobrietyisatreat #soberhalloween #treatsnottricks #happyhalloween #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery

Happy Sunday everyone! Remember to make time to take care of yourself today. How do you like to spend your Sundays? Head to Avalonrecoverysociety.org to book a meeting and spend some time today with your Avalon Sisters. ... #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving

JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Avalon is excited to announce the Avalon Sharing Circle. Come join the conversation with like-minded women about your favourite recovery resources. Sign up now to receive the private login to the Avalon Sharing Circle zoom meeting. ... When: Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 pm (PDT) Where: Zoom At the Avalon Sharing Circle you will: Discover new resources Your voice will be heard Learn helpful tips Make meaningful connections Use this link: https://bit.ly/3oMH2h9 to register. #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving

A reminder to keep healthy relationship expectations. Often unhealthy relationship expectations come from a place of fear of abandonment or intimacy. Take the time to acknowledge your expectations and set boundaries for yourself and your partner. If you're struggling to develop healthy relationship expectations go to www.avalonrecoverysociety.org to join a meeting and connect with like-minded women. #slaa loveaddiction #codependency #coda #love #relationships #addiction

Alcohol companies want us to believe that with each sip we take we are automatically cooler, more fun, and sexier. In reality, we’re being sold bottles of false hopes, destructive to our health and happiness. When you’re sober you take back control of your life, you refuse to conform to societal norms and you’re choosing to put yourself first and that’s super sexy! https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//10-undeniable-reas/ ... #soberissexy #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery

Did you know Avalon offers FREE counselling? To join a wait-list today, please contact your local centre. Counselling is provided virtually by Master's-level interns who are supervised through Moving Forward or Adler University. Go to avalonrecoverysociety.org for more info.... #counselling #therapy #mentalhealth #sober #soberlife #sobriety

Just a few sober affirmations to start your week off right. Repeat after me: The past has no power over me anymore. ... Sobriety delivers everything alcohol promises Feelings, thoughts, and emotions are temporary. I am worthy of great things. Head to www.avalonrecoverysociety.org to get support in your sober journey and connect with like-minded women. #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving See more

This is your friendly reminder to take some time for yourself this weekend. 1. Get some exercise. After a long week, it's the perfect time to get your body moving. Spend some time outside, do an at-home workout, or a bit of yoga. 2. Connect with your society sisters. Make some time to spend with people who support and motivate you. ... 3. Attend and Avalon Meeting. Get the support you need in your recovery and head to avalonrecoverysociety.org or the link in bio to book a meeting. 4. Meditate. It's so important to take some time to center ourselves with mindfulness. If you're looking for guidance in your mindfulness practice Avalon has guided meditations this weekend at 10:30 am PDT. What else is on your to-do list this weekend? #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving See more

The most important relationship is the one you have with YOURSELF. @rebeccascritchfield author of BodyKindness. In case you needed to hear it today: you deserve to find freedom from dieting and disordered eating. You deserve to love yourself and your body without judgment. ... If you're looking to change your relationship with food, head to avalonrecoverysociety.org, or the link in bio to join a meeting and connect with like-minded women. #antidiet #intuuitiveeating #selfcompassion #selflove See more

Who doesn't love a good TED talk? If you're looking to get sober and change your relationship with alcohol these 7 amazing Ted Talks about sobriety and addiction are a great place to start. Head to www.avalonrecoverysociety.org to read more!... #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving

Looking to be more present? With sobriety, you get to show up every day physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to be the best version of yourself. Head to www.avalonrecoverysociety.org to get support in your sober journey and connect with like-minded women. #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving

Find your sober support group! Chat, follow and get to know each other. #findothersobergirls #sobercommunity #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery