Resources
Information and guidance for the hardest days.
These guides, answers and links come from over 25 years of walking with families through addiction, recovery and complex care in the Fraser Valley.
Guides
Practical help you can use right now.
What to do in the first 72 hours
A practical guide for families who have just discovered a loved one is struggling with substance use. Steps to take, what to avoid, and how to keep everyone safe.
Understanding the Fraser Valley addiction services map
Detox, treatment beds, recovery houses, harm reduction, counselling — what's available locally, how to access each, and what to expect at every step.
How to be heard at a care meeting
Scripts and questions for parents, partners and adult children walking into a care planning meeting for the first time. How to advocate without being dismissed.
Setting boundaries that actually stick
On boundaries that protect your own wellbeing — and why they're often the most loving thing you can do for someone in active addiction.
Navigating youth services in Abbotsford and Chilliwack
A roadmap for parents and guardians trying to connect young people to mental health, education, housing and social supports.
Senior care and benefits: what families need to know
How to access home care, long-term care, income supports and community services for seniors — and how to avoid common paperwork pitfalls.
Frequently asked
Questions we hear often.
Helpful links
Trusted services and crisis supports.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 for 24/7 mental health and suicide prevention support across Canada.
Fraser Health Authority
Local health services, mental health and substance use programs in the Fraser Valley.
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Provincial programs for mental health and addiction treatment, including detox and recovery resources.
Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service
Free, confidential information and referral for substance use concerns. Available 24/7.
BC Housing
Housing supports, shelters, and subsidized housing options across British Columbia.
Here to Help BC
Mental health and substance use information, self-help resources, and family support guides.
In crisis right now?
Call or text 9‑8‑8 for 24/7 mental health support in Canada. In an emergency, call 9‑1‑1.
Or call YASMA at (604) 845‑8320