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

Make yourself and your recovery a priority in 2021. Avalon is here to provide you with a nurturing community that offers hope, compassionate support, resources and profound connections. Our meetings are for anyone who identifies and lives full-time as a woman and for families caught in the despair of addiction. Join a meeting that will aid in your recovery. Visit our website for up-to-date meeting info www.avalonrecoverysociety.org

Let's celebrate love! Valentine's Day is not just for couples. It's about all kinds of love - for family, friends, pets, and of course self! However you plan to celebrate today, remember to practice self-love. #valentinesday #valentine #valentinesday2021 #love #selflove

Happy Galentine's Day Today's the day to celebrate and cherish your lady friends. Tell the ladies in your life how much they mean to you! #galentines #galentinesday #womeninspiringwomen #womenempoweringwomen

New Blog Post Do you find yourself making sacrifices to make those around you happy? Are you guilty of loving those around you too much? Do you lean toward a we mentality rather than a me mentality? Well, you may be in a codependent relationship. Codependency can take on many forms, read "What are the Signs of a Codependent Relationship" to find out what it means to have a codependent personality and how to overcome it. ... https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//what-are-the-signs/ #codependency #codependent #recovery #healing

Yes, it's true! We could all use a little more social interaction these days. 2020 has been tough but we are so grateful that we've been able to stay connected with you all. Come socialize with us virtually and celebrate the holidays with your Avalon Sisters at our many upcoming events. : Support groups with fun, festive activities all December. https://bit.ly/36eiZQT... : We are sending encouraging notes to each other this holiday. You'll have until December 18 to submit your note of encouragement. https://bit.ly/2HSXdsA MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT! : 7:00 pm Saturday, December 19 And of course, meetings will be offered all through the holidays, so you are never alone! Check out the meeting schedule here - https://bit.ly/3nqXhiQ

Happy Chinese New Year to everyone who's celebrating May the year of the Ox bring you joy, prosperity, and peace. #chinesenewyear #chinesenewyear2021 #lunarnewyear #yearoftheox

Stay connected over the holidays. Avalon has meetings 365 days of the year so you'll always get the support you need. Check out our meeting schedule here https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//w/meeting-schedule/

We tend to put our well-being on hold during the holiday season until the New Year. But in reality, we should be making time to take extra care of ourselves now! With the holidays looking different this year, make sure to take care of your needs first. Here are 10 self-care tips to ensure you make yourself a priority this holiday season. https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//self-care-tips-for/

New Podcast Episode A Prince Edward Island native, Michelle has adopted the West Coast and enjoys exploring the natural beauty of British Columbia. Hiking, biking, birdwatching, gardening, cooking, and doing yoga. Michelle "came to" or started her journey in recovery in Edmonton, Alberta in 1987.... She is the centre manager at the Vancouver Avalon Centre and loves working with the recovery community Listen to Avalon Recovery Society Radio Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for free. https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org/podcast/ #soberlife #recovery #sobriety #addiction #mentalhealth #healing #soberliving #hangoverfree #healthylifestyle #recoveryispossible #alcoholfree #soberlifestyle #support

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Avalon! We hope your holiday is filled with peace, health, and happiness.

Welcome to Connecting over the Holidays Support each other this Holiday Season! This is an opportunity to get to know other women in Avalon, create a support network, participate in fun virtual events, and offer support to each other. "Connecting over the Holidays" will include 4-5 women, fun ideas to stay connected, and hopefully lasting friendships.... You'll have until this Friday, December 18th to register. Sign up here:https://bit.ly/36eiZQT. Email [email protected] for more information.

Want to spread encouragement, hope, and cheer this Holiday Season to your Avalon Sisters? Sign up to be a Secret Santa. To bring joy and connection this holiday season we want to exchange personal notes filled with inspiration and support. Signing up to be a Secret Santa means you'll send and receive an encouraging note from one of your Avalon Sisters. Join here: https://mailchi.mp/4be4b5ab5183/secret-santa-notes. ... Contact Leanne at [email protected] for more information.

Free Workshop Understanding Trauma: Physical Self-care This is our second workshop in our "Understanding Trauma Series". ... Natasha, Masters in Counselling Student at Adler will walk us through how our physical self-care can be impacted by trauma and how we can use this to improve our relationship with ourselves and others. Topic: PHYSICAL SELF-CARE When: Thursday, February 11, 2021 Time: 5:00 PM (PST) Where: Zoom Note: If you missed the previous webinar you can still join remaining sessions! Head to our website to register https://avalonrecoverysociety.as.me/understandingtrauma #selfcare #trauma #workshop #addictionrecovery #aa #recoveryispossible #counselling #mentalhealth #healing #loveyourself #health #selflove

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! Today is the last tip of the week on how to maintain a healthy relationship with food over the holidays. Tip #5 Cut yourself some slack!... It's important to let yourself enjoy holiday food without guilt while staying true to yourself and your recovery. Watch your self-talk and remember to be kind to yourself.

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

"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]

Reminder to make yourself a priority this season! How are you doing to take care of yourself during the holidays? Share with us in the comments below what you're excited to do this year #holidays #sober #soberlifestyle

We are so grateful for all the support from our amazing donors who've helped to make this holiday so special for the women of Avalon and their children. Roadhouse Grille London Drugs Shoppers Drug Mart... Quay PropertyManagement Corp Bean Around the World Coffee Valerie G Harshini Denise B And a big thank you to the volunteers Valeri Olafson, Pauline Paton, and Cathy Siems who helped wrap and deliver the gifts. Thank you all for your generosity and we wish you a very happy holiday season!

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

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

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

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

New Podcast Episode Frances Stone is the founder and board president of Mothers Recovery Society, a self-published author, former radio host of Talk Recovery Radio, a Canadian certified addictions counselor, and a mother of three. Frances walks us through her journey of recovery and what inspired her to create Mother's Recovery Society. Listen to Avalon Recovery Society Radio on Spotify or Apple Podcast. https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org/podcast/

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 BLOG POST Building a healthy relationship can feel like an impossible endeavor. But no matter who you love, how you met, or the history you have together, healthy relationships all have certain traits in common. Let's explore those traits and how we can build a healthy relationship with our partners in recovery. Read more about how to create healthy relationships in this week's blog: https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//how-to-build-a-hea/... #coda #slaa #codependcy #love #relationships #addiction

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing everyone who's celebrating a wonderful holiday. Let the light of the menorah brighten the end of a challenging year. With the lighting of the candles, we are reminded that we are never alone and there is always light to be found. ... #hanukkah2020 #hanukkah #holidays #festivaloflights

What are you hanging on your tree this year? It's been a difficult year but even among all the chaos, we can find the little moments that have guided us through. At Avalon, we've hoped to help make this year a little bit brighter. Here are some of the free resources we have available to help you in your recovery: ... Private Facebook Groups Downloadable Recovery Workbook Hybrid Recovery Meetings Guided Meditation Meetings One-on-one Counselling Share the go-to tools you're hanging on the tree that got you through 2020!

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

FUEL ME LUNCH HOUR Remember to tune in on Wednesdays 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. Head to the meeting schedule at avalonrecoverysociety.org to sign up. ... #sober #soberlife #sobriety #recovery #soberliving #soberaf #addiction #alcoholfree #soberissexy

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-/

Today is #ThankfulThursday and we're thankful for ALL OF YOU! To our donors, supporters, and volunteers - all of whom make it possible for us to provide services to women in recovery. To thank you, here's a copy of our Winter Newsletter. In the newsletter we celebrate 30 years of Avalon with Co-Founder Helen Burnham; say goodbye to three wonderful board members, Karen Ramage, Mary Gilzean, and David Bentall; and we welcome three new members, Reesha Siddiqui, Annie McCullou...gh, and Bojana Nedic. All that and much more - check it out! https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//Winter-2020-Newslet

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

The Avalon Recovery Toolkit: Here are the essentials to have in your toolkit. 1. Counselling We have FREE virtual counselling sessions available with master's level interns from Moving Forward and @adleruniversity. ... 2. Avalon Recovery Workbook Curated recovery worksheets to keep track of your goals and maintain an open mindset in your recovery. Get your FREE downloadable workbook here https://bit.ly/38FMI6M. 3. Guided Meditation Mindfulness has a huge impact on how we cope and manage stress in our everyday life. This is why we have daily guided meditation meetings via phone, Zoom, and in-person to help you stay grounded and balanced no matter where you are. 4. Peer support We have a variety of addiction and recovery meetings 365 days of the year. Avalon is a warm and welcoming space for women to come together and support one another in their journey. Go to our Meeting Schedule to get the up-to-date schedule of the support we offer. 5. Avalon Recovery Radio Podcast Tune in each week for honest and open conversations with people and allies of recovery. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify so you don't miss an episode. 6. Online Resources Avalon strives to be the place where women seek recovery. We have an array of online communication support to help you no matter when and where you are located. Private Facebook Groups, Blogs, and Social Media support on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Make sure you check out all our resources at avalonrecoverysociety.org and follow us on social media to stay connected. #sober #recoverytoolkit #teetotaler #boozefree #recovery

Our support groups aren't a "one size fits all". Avalon Recovery Society offers a wide range of addiction and recovery meetings where peers come together in a safe and welcoming environment. Check out our schedule to join a meeting: https://www.avalonrecoverysociety.org//w/meeting-schedule/

We're nearing the end of our 5 tips to have a healthy relationship with food over the holidays. Tip # 4 Prioritize your recovery plan. This means putting you and your recovery first and foremost. Make sure to enjoy the holidays while staying intuned with what your body, mind, and spirit are needing. Remember you can reach out to us in our private Facebook groups or via Facebook chat whenever you need.

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

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

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