Northstar Recovery

04/29/2026

In our Women’s Northstar Recovery program, music therapy is more than just sound—it’s a pathway to healing 🎶💙

Led by our music therapist, through Awaken Music Therapy, these sessions create space to express, process, and reconnect. Music can reach places words can’t—helping ease stress, unlock emotions, and support the journey of recovery in a powerful, meaningful way.

Huge thank you to Music Heals Canada for making this possible and helping bring the healing power of music to life 🙏✨

04/02/2026

Out by the water, we’re reminded that like the tide, growth is always in motion. 🌊

At Northstar, even the quiet moments become part of the journey—together, grounded, and moving forward.

03/22/2026

✨ 1 Year Sober ✨
Congratulations on 365 days of continuous sobriety, Brooke! Your commitment to recovery and embracing a healthy, fulfilling life is truly inspiring. 💙

Brooke shared:
“Getting involved in recovery, staying in the middle, having FUN, building a beautiful support network, and getting completely honest with myself and others, are huge contributors as to why I am clean and sober 365 days later. I am forever grateful, humbled, and blessed to have taken the suggestions thrown at me throughout this first year of sobriety. Oh, and .. whether big steps or baby steps... taking those steps towards growth is huge ❤️”

03/21/2026

Our good friends at are offering a new Family Case Management course! This rolling program builds shared language and repeatable skills across MI‑based conversations, Stages of Change, active listening, boundaries, family systems, stress management, recovery capital, case management, cultural safety, and relapse prevention. Participants leave with scripts, worksheets, and a family case plan they can use immediately.

To learn more, scan the QR Code in the photo!

03/19/2026

Join Us for a Day of Hockey, Community & Celebration 🏒✨

Northstar Recovery is proud to be part of an exciting game as the Vancouver Goldeneyes take on the Minnesota Frost — in support of women’s recovery.

A portion of every ticket purchased through our link goes directly toward our women's programming at Northstar Recovery.

This game also takes place during the Pride Celebration — making it an even more powerful day of connection, inclusion, and community. 🌈

Want to make an even bigger impact? You can help sponsor someone in early recovery to attend the match.

🎟️ Get your tickets: www.bit.ly/northstargoldeneyes

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03/10/2026

International Women’s Day this year was celebrated at our Northstar Summit home with a powerful gathering of women, including the incredible ladies from Charlford House and Chrysalis Society - Women Helping Women Heal💜

A special thank you to our talented chef Shelome for preparing such a delicious and beautiful spread for everyone to enjoy. And thank you to Darline, Angelina, and Michelle for courageously sharing their stories and inspiring everyone in the room.

A big thank you to Lucy, our music therapist, who shared the gift of music at the event. This was made possible through the generous support and partnership with Music Heals Canada. 🎶💜

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible, and to all the women who joined us to celebrate connection, resilience, and the strength of women supporting women. ✨

03/08/2026

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, love doesn’t have to be loud or perfect. Sometimes the most powerful kind of love is the quiet choice to keep showing up for yourself.
To every woman walking the path of recovery — your strength matters, your healing matters, and you are not alone.
You are not lost. You are finding your way. ✨

💗 From all of us at Northstar Recovery, Happy Valentine's Day!

01/20/2026

So proud of Fashionably Sewber, Northstar’s sewing program, which has grown into a meaningful and empowering learning experience for the clients we serve. A special thank you to Ricks Heart Foundation BC for making this program possible!

In the spring of 2025, we began talking with Together We Can about bringing a sewing program to their Women's Recovery Program. The offering was met with gratitude and a sense of partnership. It has been a smooth launch, and the program is now running weekly. Everyone at Together We Can, and No

01/10/2026

Fashionably Sewber! 👗✨

Clients at NorthStar are learning new sewing skills through our sewing program. Huge thanks to Ricks Heart Foundation BC for supporting this initiative, and to our amazing instructor Laura for sharing her knowledge with our community!

12/25/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from Northstar Recovery! ✨

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to wish our community joy, peace, and hope. May this season be filled with laughter, love, and cherished moments with those who matter most.

Thank you for being part of our journey—we’re honored to walk alongside you on the path to recovery. Here’s to a brighter, healthier new year! 🌟

12/15/2025

🌟 Meet the Team: Angela, Peer Navigator 🌟

Angela is a dedicated Peer Navigator at Northstar Recovery, supporting women as they navigate their journeys toward healing and wellness. 💛 Join us as we learn more about Angela and celebrate the important work she does every day!