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Our mission is to provide women with a safe, healthy and caring environment in which to experience recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction.

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03/17/2026

March is Music Therapy Month 🎶

At Charlford, music therapy is more than a program—it’s a pathway to healing.

For over 10 years, this work has been made possible through the support of Music Heals, helping ensure these therapeutic spaces continue to grow and reach those who need them most.

A special thank you to Rebecca Barr—certified music therapist, singer/songwriter, and Director of Awaken Music Therapy—whose dedication and care continue to create safe, empowering spaces for women in recovery.

Awaken Music Therapy
Music Heals Canada

03/12/2026

Together We Can Addiction Recovery & Education Society and Charlford House are proud to announce the opening of Thelma’s Place, a 14-bed…

03/11/2026

Charlford House and Northstar Recovery came together this past Sunday to host a special Women’s Day Recovery Social. 💜

It was a beautiful gathering filled with strong women, meaningful connection, inspiring messages, engaging activities, and a delicious spread shared in community. Grateful for the space to celebrate recovery, resilience, and the power of women supporting one another!

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from Together We Can!

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of women everywhere — especially the women who are walking the brave path of recovery.

In honour of this day, we are proud to share the opening of Thelma’s Place, a new sober living home in Vancouver created in partnership with Charlford House and Northstar Recovery.

Thelma’s Place will welcome women who have completed a minimum 90-day primary care program and are ready to continue building a strong foundation in a structured, compassionate, and supportive environment.

Our hope is to continue expanding services and supports for women across Canada — creating spaces where healing can continue and women are empowered to rebuild their lives and step into their fullest potential. ✨

03/05/2026

“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” – Brené Brown

Healing and recovery happen through support and connection. At Charlford House, you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. Together, we move forward.

03/01/2026

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month. 🎶
At Charlford House, music therapy is a core part of our programming. Through songwriting, recording, and production, women have the opportunity to express what can be hard to put into words — processing trauma, grief, and loss in a creative and supported space.

Music becomes more than sound.
It becomes a way to feel seen, heard, and understood.

02/21/2026

Creativity is a powerful part of healing at Charlford Society. 🎨

Through guided Art Therapy with our Expressive Arts Therapist Patti, the women at Charlford explored themes of intention, inner light, and opening the heart to love — using art as a safe, non-verbal way to process emotions, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with hope on their recovery journey. 💫

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a different kind of love.
Not roses.
Not grand gestures.
But the quiet, powerful love of choosing yourself. 💕

At Charlford, we see every day how brave it is when women decide they are worthy of healing. That decision changes everything.
Self-love isn’t selfish. It’s the beginning of something beautiful. 💛

If you or someone you love is ready to begin their healing journey, we’re here.

02/09/2026

🌟 Introducing Our Updated Website! 🌟

We’re excited to share the newly refreshed Charlford House website! Take a look around and let us know what you think 💙

➡ www.charlfordhouse.ca

02/04/2026

World Cancer Day 🎗🌏

At we stand beside every person impacted by cancer. Every journey, every fight, every moment of strength matters. Today we stand together.

01/30/2026

Did you know Charlford House was founded by Thelma McPherson and named after its first home on Charlford Avenue? More than 56 years later, we continue her legacy—supporting women to heal, recover, and reclaim their lives in a nurturing, family-centered environment.🌷

01/22/2026

Have you heard about Together We Can Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society Family & Friends Education Group? 🤍

This free, 8-session course is open to anyone who wants to better understand substance use, recovery, and how to support a loved one on their journey. It offers education, connection, and a compassionate space for learning and growth.

The next session begins February 4th. To register or learn more, contact Together We Can at familysupport@twcrecoverylife.org

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PO Box 44077
Burnaby, BC
V5B2J8

Telephone

+16044204626

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http://www.charlfordhouse.ca/donate/

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