Last Door Recovery Society

Thank you Chris for sharing with us your incredible skill set over the years. Happy 5 years clean. Here you are with some colleagues always having a smile.

Already amazing ! Come on down. Recovery Day BC 2024 in the City of New Westminster noon to 5

Connecting people is the key to healthy and safer communities, that is what this festival is all about.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, the 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗'𝘀 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 mental health and addiction recovery street festival, celebrating recovery and raising awareness that recovery from addiction is possible, attainable, and sustainable.

Everyone welcome! Meet over 100 local health service providers, shop at artisan booths, bring the whole family, and enjoy our FREE MEGA Kids Zone, and Adventure Zone. HUNGRY? Enjoy some awesome food trucks, or great food at one of the My Uptown New West neighborhood restaurants.

The City of New Westminster is the place to be this Saturday from Noon to 5 pm.

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦

𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 @ 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘃𝗲
12:00 - Dreams - Canada's Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
1:00 - R&B Allstars
2:30 - A NIGHT of BOWIE
3:30 - Words of Encouragement From the Stage
4:00 - Merkules

𝗨𝗽𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 @ 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘃𝗲
12 pm to 5 pm - Cakewalk Dance Band performs all day with guests

𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 @ 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁 & 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁
12:00 pm to 1 pm and 2:30 to 3:30 Dj ChloeMorganLive w/ funkylev1 bringing some fire beats 🙌🏼✨ /drummer Illia
1:00-2:30pm and 3:30 to 5:00 Dr Strangelove

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 @ 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘃𝗲
1:00 pm - The Tim Sars Band followed by Uptown Swing Collective beginner dance lessons at 1:45, the Tim Sars band will be back for a 2nd set at 2:30-3:15 -

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲
ALL DAY - clowns, balloon artists, face painters, glitter tattoos, bounce castles, all your favourite superheroes and video game mascots, activities, Korki Klown and Tumble City Cheer Parkour Gymnastics with lessons and Parkour Performances.

Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers and to all the sponsors. It's appreciated!

See you at this 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 with a purpose.



September 7th 12 pm to 5 pm
www.RecoveryDayBC.ca
FREE - 10 minutes from Sky Train
City of New Westminster
6th Street and 6th Avenue

More and more and more please. More delicious produce from our Last Door Keystone Retreat gardens.

Way to go Alumni Nathaniel on your TWO YEARS CLEAN !! You are living the s no aging life you were meant to live by doing the work, and giving back is one of those things that helps keep you clean, thanks Nate for volunteering during our events this summer and thank you for helping this weekend at Recovery Day BC 2024.

Building Recovery Capital with Complex Needs Participants

September 17th 2024
Delta Regina Hotel
Full Day Conference

About this Session

In the years since Pine Lodge Addiction Recovery has moved from a rural setting to the core urban neighbourhood in the throes of the fentanyl epidemic, the needs of those we serve has changed dramatically. Chronic homelessness, co-occurring mental health disorders, complex medical needs, and disconnect from supportive services is now common among a significant majority of those seeking treatment. With so many external factors it’s difficult for individuals to focus on treatment.

Pine Lodge employees specialized case managers to assist with connection to outside organizations in the areas of health, housing, cultural connection, social assistance, and any other identified need that reaches beyond the scope of our own practice.

These case managers allow the clients to maximize their focus on the education and group counselling sessions, building resiliency through the development of practical skills to manage and regulate their bodies. With help from their primary counsellor and their case manager, participants build their recovery plans and increase their Recovery capital while in treatment in order to increase the likelihood of long-term recovery.

Learning Objectives
1) how we use recovery capital
2) what are some common deficits among our participants
3) how building recovery capital improves outcomes for our participants.

Register Here, Learn More About the Event:

https://recoverycapitalconference.com/building-recovery-capital-with-complex-needs-participants/

Congratulations Alumni Alan on your 3 years clean. Great to see you enjoying life and see you this Saturday for another year if you volunteering for Recovery Day B.C.

My Uptown New West is the background of with great coffee shops and restaurants. This is our way of giving back to the community in the City of New Westminster, by helping bring 40,000 people to the streets.

This Saturday 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 in the City of New Westminster in the Uptown Area at 6th and 6th.

Join us for some delicious food while enjoying great music at Recovery Day BC 2024.

🎯 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖
🎯 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘
🎯 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 & 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗦
🎯 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬
🎯 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦
🎯 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗦 & 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗦
🎯 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬
🎯 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥

More info here -- WWW.RECOVERYDAYBC.CA

Over 40,000 Canadians have died from overdoses since January 2016, and tens of thousands more from alcoholism and other addiction-related issues. As a nation, we must raise awareness that recovery is possible, sustainable, and attainable, focus on prevention, and never stop inspiring people that

September is , a series of celebrations celebrating Canadians who have overcome addiction while raising awareness with events being held across Canada sharing information on how they did it.

From festivals to picnics to rallies, and lunch events, here is a list of current events

Victoria Recovery Day
Recovery Day Calgary
Recovery Day Fraser Valley
Recovery Day Redd Deer
Recovery Day BC
Recovery Day Kelowna
Recovery Day Winnipeg
Recovery Day Regina
Recovery Day Kenora
WOW Festival Ottawa

Please visit www.RecoveryMonthCanada.com for more information on dates, and activities.

Are you organizing an event, add it to the events listing found on the website

Today we don’t just honour Day, Last Door is committed to end Canada’s through and supporting Alumni with the new PPE Project, learn more here.

Combating the Toxic Drug Crisis: How The New PPE is advocating for change in British Columbia - Last Door Explore the devastating toxic drug crisis in BC and The New PPE's innovative harm reduction strategies. Learn how nasal naloxone distribution in high-risk workplaces could save lives and how you can help combat this urgent public health issue.

Yesterday Members of Amazon.com.com USA head office came to City of New Westminster. They visited the Last Door and New Westminster Family Place to see firsthand the effort we put in and the joy we put out distributing donated items from our local Amazon. Thank you Amazon.caon.ca for helping people in need.

After 10 years working at Last Door Youth Program, Mike is moving in to go back school. Thank you for all your dedication Mike, you’ve helped so many kids heal from the harms of addiction. Best wishes for an awesome future.

Congratulations Alumni Jimmy on your 3 years clean, have an awesome day and thanks for the visit and sharing your successes with the new guys.

less than 2 weeks before our e-bike raffle, get your tickets. The draw is at Recovery Day BC at 5 pm.
Get your tickets online.
https://lastdoor.org/blog/win-an-e-bike-raffle/

Congratulations Alumni Dave on your 9 years clean. It’s amazing watching you continue to live life to the fullest.

Come join us till 10 pm at the Quay and get your raffle tickets. Fireworks tonight at 9 pm for the end of summer festival. You can get tickets online at https://lastdoor.org/blog/win-an-e-bike-raffle/ draw us September 7 at Recovery Day BC.

Congratulations Alumni Mike on your 10 years clean. Recovery helps you be an awesome dad. Way to go.

amazing to see so much support for Recovery Day BC, this is the earliest this event has ever sold out. Come build community capital with us. Connection is key to mental health and addiction recovery.

𝗪𝗢𝗪 - 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧.
💥200 Booths & Activations
💥40,000 people expected
💥Incredible music
💥Mega Kids Zone

North America's Largest Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Recovery Event!

Join us to learn about Metro Vancouver's pathways to recovery from local service providers. It's time everyone gets involved.

Are you in recovery? Come celebrate and recover out loud with friends and family.

Curious to see what this is all about - great... you'll be entertained and see the power of community.

Everyone is welcome to this family fun-filled event for all ages.

Enjoy music, food, and fun at Recovery Day BC from 12–5pm Saturday, September 7th, 2024.

This 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 street celebration includes 200 community booths from local businesses, artisans, and non-profit groups. PLUS activity spaces for all ages.

There will be great food from local Uptown New West restaurants, cafés, food trucks, PLUS live music, and family-friendly activities.

Vendor Booths and Food Truck Space is SOLD OUT, thank you everyone.

More details here www.RecoveryDayBC.ca

tomorrow night - Saturday - at the Quay. Festival 3 pm to 9 pm, closing out with fireworks - thank you Hyack Festival Association more details here https://www.hyackfestival.com/fireworksfestival

Thank you VCH Well Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind for supporting Recovery Day BC being more accessible to all. Please share with your friends who may need this service

Thank you VCH Well Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind for supporting being more accessible to all. Please share with your friends who may need this service.

congratulations to Lane with 1 year clean and Isaiah with 2 years clean.

Congratulations Paul!!! 4 years clean is huge. You’ve become a role model for so many and that puts a smile on so many faces. Thank you.

Congratulations Alumni Neil on your 11 years clean. It’s great to see you continue to have fun in life, sharing your positive energy. Enjoy !

Organizing a Sober Lounge for Pride Day takes the energy of so many wonderful people. Thank you to all the sponsors, community partners, volunteers, guests, and Last Door staff, clients, and alumni for making the 16th Anniversary of CLEAN SOBER & PROUD! an amazing experience for thousands of people

Thank you Cedars Recovery, Westminster House Society, EHN Canada, City of New Westminster, BC Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Jennifer Whiteside, all our performers, New West Pride, shout out to the women from InnerVisions Recovery Society Hanna House for volunteering and everyone else from the community.

A huge shout out to New West Pride 2024 for giving us space.

So much love for our MCs Kia, Alma B Itches, Jaylene Tyme. You were awesome

Kendall Gender thanks for telling the crowd “drag saved your life”

To the djs who got us yo dance in streets
Dj Legos, Dj Kailem Bishop & Dj Tracey Draper, thank you

And to the eye popping performers who brought the house down …
Toddy
X**a
Tiffany Ann Co
House of Lola
Velvet Ryder
Percy Pegg
Skim
Jo Duree
PM
Rose Butch
Do much admiration for the stellar show you brought to our stage

And to Scizzor Fairy, love you for the tribute to Matthew, one of the originals who helped launch CSP into something magical

We are fortunate to have about six brand new car seats for kids if you or anyone you know needs brand new car seats for kids let us know and come pick one up