Housing and Support - For Women Recovering From Addiction or Transitioning out of The Justice System
Addictions / Substance Use, Housing / Shelter, and Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
Transitional housing and support for women, with or without addictions and mental health issues, transitioning out of the justice system.
Ellendale:
Located in Surrey, workers support women with substance use issues to live in a communal full-time live-in structured support recovery program in Surrey. Support workers are responsible for case planning, group facilitation, linkage with community resources, transition planning, and the day to day running of the facility. The program has two streams comprised of up to 10 women who may reside for 3-5 months; and 12 expectant and new mothers and babies who may reside for up to eight months.
Located in Surrey, workers support women with substance use issues to live in a communal full-time live-in structured support recovery program in Surrey. Support workers are responsible for case planning, group facilitation, linkage with community resources, transition planning, and the day to day running of the facility. The program has two streams comprised of up to 10 women who may reside for 3-5 months; and 12 expectant and new mothers and babies who may reside for up to eight months.
Sequoia at Firth Residences:
Located in Abbotsford, Sequoia at Firth Residence is a Provincial Specialized Substance Use Treatment Program for adult self-identifying women (19+yo) who have a severe and high risk substance use disorder and may also have a mild-moderate stabilized mental health issue. Their evidence-based 90 day program promotes the strengths of each person in identifying goals that support wellness in different areas of life. EFry’s team of clinical counsellors, mental health professionals, nurses, physician, cooks and Indigenous Elder, ensure that participants are fully supported in working towards wellness.
Located in Abbotsford, Sequoia at Firth Residence is a Provincial Specialized Substance Use Treatment Program for adult self-identifying women (19+yo) who have a severe and high risk substance use disorder and may also have a mild-moderate stabilized mental health issue. Their evidence-based 90 day program promotes the strengths of each person in identifying goals that support wellness in different areas of life. EFry’s team of clinical counsellors, mental health professionals, nurses, physician, cooks and Indigenous Elder, ensure that participants are fully supported in working towards wellness.
Woolwerx:
Woolwerx is EFry’s social enterprise that employs both incarcerated women and those transitioning back to community life. Women receive training to clean, card and spin donated wool into artisanal yarns.
Woolwerx is EFry’s social enterprise that employs both incarcerated women and those transitioning back to community life. Women receive training to clean, card and spin donated wool into artisanal yarns.
Legacy Manor:
Located in Abbotsford, Legacy Manor is a 37-unit supported housing program for women seeking an abstinence focused environment. Support workers provide awake management of the site and ensure the wellbeing of residents. A planned meal service offers two meals (breakfast and dinner) daily. Women live independently and have access to staff for support and case planning.
Located in Abbotsford, Legacy Manor is a 37-unit supported housing program for women seeking an abstinence focused environment. Support workers provide awake management of the site and ensure the wellbeing of residents. A planned meal service offers two meals (breakfast and dinner) daily. Women live independently and have access to staff for support and case planning.
Rosedale Intensive Residential Treatment Program:
Located in Chilliwack, the program provides live-in services for women with moderate to severe substance misuse. Women participate in this 4-6 month bed-based program that addresses substance use management through individual support, intensive group programs, and clinical counselling. Operating on an awake around the clock basis, staff provide women with individualized case management planning and coordination, planning for the long-term management of their substance use, transition planning, and linkage with community resources. Clinical counselling and expressive arts therapy are included. Referrals required.
Located in Chilliwack, the program provides live-in services for women with moderate to severe substance misuse. Women participate in this 4-6 month bed-based program that addresses substance use management through individual support, intensive group programs, and clinical counselling. Operating on an awake around the clock basis, staff provide women with individualized case management planning and coordination, planning for the long-term management of their substance use, transition planning, and linkage with community resources. Clinical counselling and expressive arts therapy are included. Referrals required.
Mazarine Lodge:
Located in the New Westminster community of Queensborough, Mazarine Lodge is a 44-unit transitional housing program for women experiencing homelessness. Support Workers provide awake management of the site, along with case planning to help residents transition to permanent housing. A planned meal service offers breakfast and dinner daily. Women are screened for eligibility by BC Housing and must be able to live independently.
Located in the New Westminster community of Queensborough, Mazarine Lodge is a 44-unit transitional housing program for women experiencing homelessness. Support Workers provide awake management of the site, along with case planning to help residents transition to permanent housing. A planned meal service offers breakfast and dinner daily. Women are screened for eligibility by BC Housing and must be able to live independently.
Columbia Place:
Located in New Westminster, Columbia Place provides up to 17 women on conditional release from the Fraser Valley Institution for Women with a supportive communal housing program in which they can demonstrate their ability to self manage and complete the terms of their order from the Parole Board of Canada. Operating on an awake basis around the clock, staff support women to complete the community plan they presented to the Parole Board, and report, as legally required, on the women’s whereabouts to enable the governing legislative requirements to be met.
Located in New Westminster, Columbia Place provides up to 17 women on conditional release from the Fraser Valley Institution for Women with a supportive communal housing program in which they can demonstrate their ability to self manage and complete the terms of their order from the Parole Board of Canada. Operating on an awake basis around the clock, staff support women to complete the community plan they presented to the Parole Board, and report, as legally required, on the women’s whereabouts to enable the governing legislative requirements to be met.
Third Party Administration – Vancouver Coastal, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island:
EFry case workers assist individuals who are in receipt of social assistance to receive the statutory and regulatory entitlements to which they are entitled. Clients are not able to access service through regular ministry offices due to their behaviours and high support needs. TPA case workers act as a bridge between Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction staff and clients, and provide linkages to services in the community.
EFry case workers assist individuals who are in receipt of social assistance to receive the statutory and regulatory entitlements to which they are entitled. Clients are not able to access service through regular ministry offices due to their behaviours and high support needs. TPA case workers act as a bridge between Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction staff and clients, and provide linkages to services in the community.
Transition to New Beginnings:
Located in Burnaby, Transition to New Beginnings, supports pregnant and new moms and babies assessed as having low substance use needs. Workers provide support throughout the day (total 63hr/week) with case planning, psychoeducational and life skills support, linkage to community resources, housing and transition planning. Women who participate in this program have a self-identified goal of abstinence from substance use, and are supported in this semi-independent living environment.
Located in Burnaby, Transition to New Beginnings, supports pregnant and new moms and babies assessed as having low substance use needs. Workers provide support throughout the day (total 63hr/week) with case planning, psychoeducational and life skills support, linkage to community resources, housing and transition planning. Women who participate in this program have a self-identified goal of abstinence from substance use, and are supported in this semi-independent living environment.
Ellendale Cradle:
Located in Surrey, workers support women with substance use issues to live in a communal full-time live-in structured support recovery program in Surrey. Support workers are responsible for case planning, group facilitation, linkage with community resources, transition planning, and the day to day running of the facility. The program has two streams comprised of up to 10 women who may reside for 3-5 months; and 12 expectant and new mothers and babies who may reside for up to eight months.
Located in Surrey, workers support women with substance use issues to live in a communal full-time live-in structured support recovery program in Surrey. Support workers are responsible for case planning, group facilitation, linkage with community resources, transition planning, and the day to day running of the facility. The program has two streams comprised of up to 10 women who may reside for 3-5 months; and 12 expectant and new mothers and babies who may reside for up to eight months.
604-545-0437 (Head Office)
Public email: info@elizabethfry.com
Website: https://efry.com/programs
Cost: Fees may apply
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver:
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- Family Counselling and Support - For Children and Youth at Risk
- Drop-In Centre and Program - For Women at Risk
Availability
Service area: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock + show cities
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Housing / Shelter
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
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