Healing House Opens

🌟 Healing House Opens in South Surrey: A Beacon of Hope for Youth 🌟

We are thrilled to share some inspiring news for young people struggling with substance use. Healing House – q’ay’tl’et ew’xw, a new 12-bed treatment facility, has opened in South Surrey, British Columbia. This specialized program is designed to support female, female-identifying, and non-binary youth aged 17 to 24, offering safe, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful care. 💛

✨ What Healing House Offers ✨

• 🏠 Live-in care for up to 90 days
• 🗣️ Individual and group therapy
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family support
• 🛠️ Life-skills training
• 📚 High school completion programs
• 🌲 Therapeutic recreational activities like hiking
• 💖 Aftercare services to support a safe return to the community

This facility is especially important for youth facing severe or high-risk substance use challenges, often alongside mental health needs. The care approach is holistic, treating each young person with dignity, respect, and understanding. 🌈

🌱 Why This Matters 🌱

The opening of Healing House is part of a broader provincial effort to expand youth substance-use treatment services across British Columbia. By increasing the number of treatment and recovery beds, the government aims to make support more accessible, affordable, and effective for those who need it most. 💚

👏 Acknowledging Progress 👏

This is a step in the right direction, and it reminds us how important community voices and advocacy are in driving change. Your stories, your concerns, and your support matter. Together, we can help ensure more young people get the help they deserve. 💛

We commend the teams and individuals behind Healing House and pray this is just the beginning. 🙏 May this initiative grow, and may it inspire more programs and resources to support youth across BC. 💫

💡 How You Can Help 💡

• 📣 Share this news to raise awareness about available support for youth.
• 🤝 Reach out to Healing House if you know someone who may benefit from their services.
• ✊ Advocate for more youth-centered, trauma-informed care in your community.

For more information or to make a referral, visit the official government page: Youth Substance-Use Bed-Based Services – BC 📄