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Start the year with GRATITUDE

The definition of gratitude is "the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness". Umbrella is excited to share that our Tuesday gratitude group is back up and running for 2025. This popular group took December off to reset and pre...
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Women’s Group

We had another fantastic women's group end yesterday. The ladies have created connections and learned new practical skills to use in their recovery. For the last day the group practiced meditation, had some festive treats and created holiday crafts. There were a lot of ...
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Gratitude Group Dec Break

  Gratitude group is on hiatus until January for a fresh start to the new year and new resolutions. We look forward to connecting with you again in January. 
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Angels Lunch

Yesterday, Sharlene and Stefanie joined the Angels for a lunch and update on the programs they support at Umbrella. We are grateful that the Women's Group and one of our Parents Groups are funded by these amazing angels, in addition to supporting the men in our two third ...
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Hello Bridge Street

September 1 was the first day in our new space. Located at 2675 Bridge Street, Umbrella has made this our new, and third home. This space has so much natural light, a warm welcoming vibe and more space for us to help more people. We have been able to double our counsel...
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Friends at Berwick

The amazing residents at Berwick Retirement Community put together a lovely gift basket for our clients to enjoy and also made a generous donation to Umbrella. Linda from Berwick popped into the Umbrella office to deliver the goodies and we were able to get a quick pic ...
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Dream It, Be It

Umbrella Society was proud to be a part of the Dream It, Be it event this past Tuesday  . Dream it , Be it is a unique free opportunity for students from all three S. Vancouver Island school districts to explore different career opportunities and learn about the various n...
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Co-Dependency Group

Umbrella is pleased to offer another round of Co-Dependency groups to those who struggle with co-dependency behaviours. Starting in March and by registration only, Registered Clinical Counsellor Valerie MacNeil will provide support and strategies for the group participa...
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Dinner on a Dime

The costs of living have become extremely hard to manage for much of our community; these everyday challenges are typically experienced much more severely at supportive housing sites across the region. In response to these pressures, Umbrella Society’s Sean and Josh felt...
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Lunch with Angels

Today, Sharlene & Rebecca joined the amazing Angels for lunch. Also in attendance was Lisa and Taylor from Her Way Home. The Angels do so much for Umbrella, Her Way Home and they make a huge difference in our community. At Umbrella, the Angels fund our Women's Recovery...