Food For The Soul Project Society

💙 Recovery is a journey — and you don't have to walk it alone.

When a craving hits, remember: the urge will pass. It typically peaks and fades within 15–30 minutes. While you wait it out, try delaying your reaction, taking a short walk, reaching out to someone you trust, or simply breathing slowly and deeply.

And when things feel hard, connection is your strongest tool. Whether it's your 1-on-1 counsellor, a group program, or a peer support worker — one check-in can make all the difference.

Having a Relapse Prevention Plan also helps you stay one step ahead. Know your triggers. Spot your warning signs early. Keep your coping strategies and your support list close.

You've made it through every hard moment so far. You can make it through this one too. 🤍

📋 Want help building your Relapse Prevention Plan?
Talk to your counsellor or peer support worker — we're here for you.

Call or send us an email:
📞 604-380-1608
💌 www.fraservalleyaddictions.org

♻️ BOTTLE DRIVE FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT ♻️

Every bottle returned helps support outreach, housing, and community services through Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub.

We are currently collecting refundable bottles and cans to help fund programs that support individuals and families in our community.

There are two easy ways to help:

🔹 Save your bottles and contact us — depending on your location, we may be able to arrange pickup.
🔹 Donate directly through a Return-It Express location using our organization account.

📞 Return-It Express Phone Number:
604-380-1608

🏠 Select:
Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub

📍How it works: • Visit a Return-It Express depot
• Enter our phone number
• Print your labels
• Attach them to your bags and drop them off

You can also scan the QR code in this post to set up automatic donations to our account.

Small acts of kindness create real impact in our community. Every bottle counts.

🌱 Proceeds support: • Community outreach
• Transitional housing support
• Community services and cleanup initiatives

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.fraservalleyaddictions.org
📞 604-380-1608

Building stability, nourishing lives, fostering hope.

At my lowest before I got sober, I was sleeping in alleys in Kamloops. I was using he**in, m**h, and crack co***ne, and I had lost connections with my family. I was on my own in addiction.

I decided to change my life and step up.

What I did was come back out to Abbotsford, and my uncle Gordon helped me get into Kinghaven Treatment Centre for 70 days.

From there, I sent out applications and met Louise. Louise got me into housing at Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub. That housing saved my life.

Today I am 16 months sober.

I lost my wife because of drugs, and that is the worst thing that happened to me. I have a beautiful daughter who is 24 years old and a granddaughter who is 7. They are my many reasons to stay sober.

Within a year and a half, I rebuilt my connections with my family. Now I am going to family functions again. My granddaughter had her first sleepover with me, and that means so much to me.

I made a really good friend in the housing, Ryan, and having positive people around me helped a lot.

Now I am getting my own place and getting my life back. I am paying my own bills and learning responsibility again. You really have to retrain yourself — how to manage money, pay bills, and be responsible again.

No matter who you are or where you are in life at that moment, you are loved. There is hope for everyone.

You can do it for yourself. Don’t worry about others first — you have to take care of yourself too.

Hard work and positivity — anyone can make it.

Recovery looks different for everyone.
Sometimes it starts with simply showing up, listening, learning new tools, and realizing you are not alone.

Our SMART Recovery meetings create space for people to connect, reflect, and build healthier coping strategies in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

This week, Anna shared participant tools and worksheets that help individuals work through challenges, triggers, and everyday life in practical ways.

Whether someone is early in their journey, maintaining recovery, or just looking for community, these meetings are open to anyone wanting support and connection.

📍 In Person & Online
🕒 Fridays 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 22270 North Ave, Maple Ridge
📞 604-380-1609

Thank you to everyone who continues showing up for themselves and for one another. 🤍

Reflection Sunday 🤍

Substance use is not a moral failing.
It’s often a response to trauma.
Everyone has a story.

— Emily