HOPE FOR FREEDOM INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Hope for Freedom Society. We are a faith based organization that operates long term residential rehabilation from drug and alcohol abuse for both men and women. We are also very active among the homeless community through our homelessness outreach advocacy program and cold wet weather shelter program. Founded in 1997, we are a registered, non-profit society situated on the outskirts of Greater Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Our Board of Directors consists of a group of committed Christian men and women, who govern the society in accordance with our constitution.

Our residential rehabilation programs provide a  safe and caring, abstinence based setting seperated into 62 beds for men and 19 for women. In these settings our clients can begin the process of recovery from their addictions. They are able to address the effects and behaviours of previous abusive lifestyles, as well as work toward becoming responsible, productive members of society. It is our belief that, given the tools and the help of God, any addict can overcome the disease of addiction.    

Hope for Freedom Society is staffed by dedicated, full time, professionally trained counsellors and facilitators, together with a staff of volunteers and resource people in related fields. We provide daily access to structured treatment, with group and one-on-one counselling for addiction and related problems. Drug and alcohol education, life skills courses in communication, spiritual direction and motivation are also provided.

Based on the Biblical principles embodied in the Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.), the building of viable support systems as alternatives to previous living and social environments is an important part of our structure. Our focus is not only helping the addict achieve sobriety, but more importantly maintain a healthy, fulfilling and rewarding life.

A lack of faith, confidence and self-esteem is often the case for most clients suffering from addictions.  Our primary objective is to assist clients in enhancing these factors through "bridge-building" and integrating the resident back into communities and ultimately society itself. We provide a 13-week Life skills program centering on communication skills and conflict resolution.  Also covered are aspects of maintaining healthy relationships. We encourage weekend visits with family and significant others.  The Society involves the client in social functions (with resident peers) to begin the process of understanding life from other perspectives.

Our clients learn self-healing principles through education and a highly structured program. We ask for a 90 day commitment to our program, however, this is open-ended and based on individual need.

Hope for Freedom Society earnestly believes that complete recovery is possible for any addict who is willing. We head our men's program under Resurrection House and women's program under Glory House. Both provide a physically and emotionally safe environment filled with acceptance and care. Our houses nurture the hope and desire for freedom from addiction. We work towards this goal together with the support of the community, and by the grace of God.