The Bridge Youth Recovery House: Transforming Lives in Our Community
Aug 06, 2024

Since its opening in the spring of 2021, The Bridge's Youth Recovery House (YRH) on Laurier Avenue in Kelowna has been a lifeline for young individuals seeking to change their relationship with substances. YRH provides crucial withdrawal management services and a comprehensive three-month, live-in substance use treatment program for youth aged 12 to 18. Since we began this journey, we have supported 108 youth through our withdrawal management services and welcomed 95 individuals into our treatment program.
 
The impact of YRH extends far beyond numbers. Each of these young people represents a life touched, a future redirected, and a family given hope. Our dedicated team, available 24/7, ensures that the care we provide is safe, effective, and versatile. The success of our program relies on the commitment of our diverse staff, which includes:
  • 7 Full-Time Program Facilitators: Ensuring our daily programming runs smoothly.
  • 4 Full-Time Recovery Care Workers: Offering continuous support and care and maintaining the cleanliness of our facility.
  • 1 Program Coordinator and 1 Program Manager: Overseeing daily operations and program quality.
  • 1 Indigenous Wellness Liaison: Integrating cultural wellness practices into our care.
  • 1 Registered Nurse and 1 Clinical Counsellor: Addressing the medical and psychological needs of our youth.
  • 1 Recreational Therapist: Promoting healing through recreational activities.
  • 1 Pediatrician: Providing weekly medical oversight and care.
Additionally, our many casual staff members play a vital role in our success, offering flexibility and support as needed.
 
Our daily therapeutic programming at YRH includes a variety of elements that foster healing and personal growth:
  • Group Therapy and Psychoeducational Workshops: Facilitating collective healing and knowledge sharing.
  • Life Skills Workshops: Equipping youth with essential tools for independent living.
  • Optional One-to-One Counselling: Providing personalized support.
  • Daily Recreational Activities: Encouraging physical wellness and community bonding.
Furthermore, our team conducts extensive individualized case management and transitional planning to ensure that youth can access and navigate additional supports within their home communities, reinforcing our commitment to long-term recovery and sustainable change.
We invite you to join us in our vision to build a resilient community where everyone thrives. Your support, whether as a donor, community partner, funder, or volunteer, is invaluable. Together, we are making a profound difference in the lives of the youth we serve and, by extension, in our community.
 
Thank you for your continued dedication and support.


 

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