May 2021 News
NewslettersMay 2021 News From Canada’s Recovery Community
Recovery Capital software to help overcome addiction
The Last Door Launches the My Recovery Plan Software, so every Canadian with Substance Use Disorder builds their recovery capital for better health outcomes. The software assesses, monitors, and mentors people’s recovery journey.
The Last Door Implements Recovery Capital Assessments into Patient Care
At intake, clients participate in a Recovery Capital Assessment, upon getting a baseline score, recovery goals are attached to their client profile, our goal is to see how Last Door’s treatment model increases Recovery Captial. Evidence shows, people with high Recovery Capital have better outcomes. In 90 Days, Last Door has increased Clients Recovery Capital from -14.6 to +67.55, See a snapshot here
Global Overdose and Recovery APP launches
The days of the abstinence community sitting on one side of the room and drug users and harm reduction people on the other side of the room are over.
Last Door launches BETTER App to connect the recovery world while providing a safe digital space where no one has to use alone again. Download Today
Addiction and Mental Health Online Course
Last Door is offering online education for counsellors to obtain continuing education credits for certification.
OVER 65 courses – Enroll Today
Alumni Spotlight
I was dropped off at the Last Door Recovery Centre in New Westminster. To be honest, I used all my drugs and went on a bender after my visit to the centre 4 days prior. I was dropped off by my brother still high and really unsure of what I was even doing. All I knew was that I needed help, regardless of how bad my demons wanted me to stay out and keep using. I wanted to leave shortly after my check-in. I kept looking outside the blinds thinking …… to read Rain’s story, click here
Farm To Table Project
Over 10,00 Square feet of organic farming takes place at Last Door Keystone Retreat, clients, volunteers and alumni participate in the healing power of gardening.
Recovery Month
Recovery Month is being recognized in Ontario and Alberta, the Federal Government VOTED NO to officially make September Recovery Month. To be part of the 2021 Recovery Month events please email recoverymonthcanada@gmail.com
Recovery Day BC
The Recovery Day Society Committee appreciates the 65,000 people who viewed last year’s virtual event on facebook.
In June an announcement will be made to discuss the 2021 plans. Want to volunteer? Contact us on our website www.RecoveryDayBC.ca
Clean Sober Proud
Stay tuned for 2021 In-Person Pride Events. Last Door is partnering with Vancouver Pride to host a COVID Safe Outdoor Event. An Alumni event will also take place to create a virtual float.
Talk Recovery Radio 7th Season
Hundreds of Guests, thousands of listeners over 7 Years, The Last Door produces a weekly radio show, having conversations about the many pathways to addiction recovery with global experts. Talk Recovery airs live every Thursday at noon on 100.5 FM. Show ideas? email community@lastdoor.org Replay Shows
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