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Truth & Reconciliation Day

September 30 is Truth and Reconciliation Day. Umbrella will be closed so we can honour and remember all of the children who went to school and didn't come home, as well as their families who survived these atrocities. We at Umbrella are committed to do more toward real...
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Women’s Group Field Trip

Last Saturday was the last day of our most recent Women's Group cohort. During this eight week group, each of the participants were challenged to learn, grow and support each other as they move forward on their recovery journey. Umbrella is fortunate to have so many incr...
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Thank you Martha’s Delectables!

  There are few things in this world more delicious than shortbread cookies. Umbrella was thrilled to connect with local bakery Martha's Delectables recently. They asked if we could take their incredible shortbread cookie ends and give them out to people in the communi...
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United Way Block Party

Today Sharlene and Kate spent the day on Government Street, manning the Umbrella table for the United Way block party. Umbrella and many other United Way funded organizations were set up to meet the community and each other. It was a great day and we met a lot of great ...
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Recovery Month 2022 – Steve & Michelle

September is Recovery Month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us. Be like Steve & Michelle.  If you are ready to live your life with humility, honesty and openness like Steve and Michelle, th...
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Campus Connect

Today, Umbrella was pleased to be a part of Campus Connect at Royal Roads University. Blake and Bronwyn were at RRU to field any questions, outline our programs and offer supports as needed. Umbrella is launching our new recovery campaign and this was a great opportunit...
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Recovery Month 2022 – Mike

September is Recovery month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us.     Be like Mike. Discover your true self through recovery like Mike did. It takes work, but you don’t have to do it alone....
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Matt turns 2

Another big recovery milestone at Potter House! A huge congratulations to Matt, who celebrated his second year of recovery. Matt is always happy to jump in, help others and give back to his community. He works hard and leads by example. We are all very proud of you Ma...
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Heart Award

The great Island Health staff at Tillicum Apartments made an award and medals for Umbrella's two full time staff members, Matt and Robin. These guys go above and beyond with the residents at Tillicum and work as part of a team with the Island Health staff on site. We ar...
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Sober Fest 2022

Umbrella was proud to attend Sober Fest this past Saturday as a sponsor. It was a great day to celebrate recovery and the incredible people in the recovery community. We can't wait for for this to become an annual event!