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Why Awareness Matters

Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to people seeking help for addiction and mental health challenges. Your voice can help create a community where recovery is understood, respected, and supported.

By sharing accurate information, positive recovery stories, and local resources, you help people in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley know they are not alone and that support is available.

500+

Individuals Supported Annually

50+

Community Events/Year

Ways to Spread Awareness

Simple actions that create real change

Share on Social Media

Use your social platforms to share accurate information, local resources, and messages of hope.

  • Share our posts and graphics
  • Use recovery-friendly language
  • Highlight local supports in Duncan & Cowichan Valley
  • Promote Recovery Month and awareness days

Host a Conversation

Bring people together to learn about addiction, mental health, and recovery in a safe, supportive space.

  • Host a lunch-and-learn at work
  • Invite us to speak to your group or class
  • Screen a recovery-focused film or talk
  • Share lived-experience stories (with consent)

Display Awareness Materials

Make recovery visible by placing posters, rack cards, and resources where people will see them.

  • Posters in workplaces and community spaces
  • Resource cards at front desks and bulletin boards
  • Information tables at local events
  • Recovery-positive signage and messages

Support Community Events

Attend or help promote walks, workshops, and gatherings that celebrate and support recovery.

  • Share event listings with your network
  • Invite friends, coworkers, and family
  • Wear recovery awareness colours or ribbons
  • Encourage local media coverage

Key Messages to Share

Simple, stigma-free messages you can use in conversations and online

Recovery Is Possible

Many people in our community are living in long-term recovery. With support, change is possible.

Addiction Is Health-Related

Addiction and mental health challenges are health issues, not moral failures or character flaws.

Help Is Available

There are local resources in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley to support individuals and families.

Language Matters

Use person-first language like “person living with addiction” instead of labels or stereotypes.

Families Need Support

Recovery involves families and loved ones too. They also deserve understanding and resources.

Local Community Matters

Small actions in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley add up to a more compassionate, recovery-ready community.

Need Awareness Materials?

We can provide digital graphics, printable posters, and information cards tailored for workplaces, schools, faith communities, and local organizations.

Ready to Use Your Voice?

Every conversation, post, and poster helps create a more recovery-friendly community in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.

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