Abbotsford Addictions Centre

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Support Groups

These groups are open to those accessing services at the Abbotsford Addictions Centre. For the dates and other details, please ask your counsellor.

Heart to Heart Group

An in-person group for clients. We will be using trauma informed practise, mindfulness, somatic awareness, creative expression, inspirational videos and exploring coping tools and techniques to process what matters to us and what has been holding us back. We will discuss topics of grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more. We will be finding ways to discover what fills our life with meaning and purpose despite all the challenges.

Loved Ones Group

A weekly ongoing support group for family members who are concerned about a loved one struggling with addiction. This group offers a safe space to share and process your experiences with supporting a loved one with their addiction challenges and learn strategies to help both them and yourself.

Psycho-Educational Support Group For South Asian Men in Recovery

The main objective of our recovery group is to provide support for people who are trying to take back control of their lives and move away from their addicted behaviours and lifestyles. Topics include self-care, relapse prevention (managing the urge to use), learning to trust yourself & others, improving communication skills, stress management, making better decisions and dealing with grief and loss.

Recovery and Support Group

The main goal of our recovery/support group is to provide support for people who have substance use issues. Along with support, topics include stress management, relapse prevention, effective decision-making, self-care, dealing with grief and loss, learning to trust self & others and effective interpersonal communication.

Smart Recovery Group

AAC’S SMART Recovery Group (offered in-person and via Zoom) is an alternative to twelve-step programs, and some clients do attend both models. It is based on cognitive/behavioral methods, for individuals who have chosen to stop using and/or are making changes in any type of addictive behaviour (substances or activities), by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions. This group is trauma informed, and we destigmatize addiction, recognizing that many self-medicate and that when people find alternative ways to deal with their underlying issues, they can move towards long-term satisfaction, improved health, and quality of life.

To Myself with Love – Senior Women’s Group (55+)

This group focuses on: Self esteem building, setting boundaries, healthy relationships, and tools to live life with a positive outlook.

Walk Your Path Group

An active group that meets outdoors, connects and shares. Clients then proceed to walk a route together while practicing releasing stress, increasing grounding and ability to be present through practicing mindful awareness to nature while taking steps towards improved health, and quality of life.

Women’s Writing Group

Through the healing power of writing exercises and conversations, this group allows women to explore their experiences and memories in a safe, supportive environment. Some written work required.

Prevention Services

Multicultural Prevention and Health Promotion Worker

School and Community based program supporting children/youth to educate and prevent substance misuse. Prevention facilitator supports children/youth at schools and in the community through awareness, presentations, groups, individual mentoring, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles and activities.

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