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Happy 5 years Blake!

It was 5 years ago today that Blake joined the Umbrella team. Blake manages many of our programs but his start was in outreach. Blake has since started up our podcasts, oversees new projects and helps get the word of recovery out in the community. Blake doesn't eat...
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Podcast Episode 8

Comfortably Un-Numb the Podcast Episode 8 is now live! Today's podcast features Brianna, a member of our amazing admin team as she sheds light on a debilitating condition she suffers from called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis  Syndrome (CHS) which in essence is an aggressive al...
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New Podcast Episode – Emmett & Zack’s Stories

Umbrella has released our latest podcast episode! In this week's podcast, we dive into the subject of process or behavioural addictions with Emmett and Zack, the co-facilitators of Umbrella's Behavioural Addictions Support Group. Emmett and Zack use a combination of li...
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Anawim Tour

Last week, Evan and Sarah had the opportunity to tour Anawim's new women's facility. It was great to see more space created to support women at risk of homelessness due to poverty, violence or health issues. Sarah and Evan were blown away by the beauty and serenity of the...
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Comfortably Un-Numb Episode 5

We are excited to share Comfortably Un-Numb Episode 5; James' Story. Episode 5 features our third and final instalment of our series highlighting Foundation House, our 2nd stage recovery house for men. Today we're talking to James, our current senior resident at Foundati...
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Art at Tillicum

Last week, Robin and Matt over at Tillicum gather some residents together to work on some spray paint art. With a goal of working towards a residents created mural, they started small with art pieces and furniture painting. Art is always a great way to foster conversatio...
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Hot Sauce Social

Last week Umbrella had an awesome time at our staff social. With a hot sauce challenge included for good measure, it was quickly dubbed the Hot Sauce Social. A surprising number of staff members were up for the challenge and quite a few even suffered their way through all...
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International Women’s Day

Umbrella has just shared our latest enews celebrating International Women's Day 2023. The global theme for International Women's Day 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. Check out our newsletter to discover how Umbrella is working to ensure gender equity in the world of addiction rec...
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Dream it, Be it

Today Rebecca had a great time chatting with students at the Dream It, Be It event hosted by Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore. The event was a great opportunity to showcase opportunities and careers for young women and gender non conforming individuals be...
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Comfortably Un-Numb Episode 2

Today we are excited to share episode 2 of the Comfortably Un-Numb Podcast; Brae's Story. Brae has genuine star quality. When she speaks, people listen. Brae is a strong advocate for recovery as well as LGBTQIA2+ and a top notch hair stylist. Brae shares her story of re...