Charlford House

Charlford House 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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Charlford House is excited to now host a weekly bootcamp in partnership with Rummy Black from 💪Each week, the women we ...
06/04/2026

Charlford House is excited to now host a weekly bootcamp in partnership with Rummy Black from 💪

Each week, the women we serve come together to move, strengthen, and reconnect with their bodies in a supportive environment. This is more than just fitness—it’s a space to build confidence, resilience, and overall well-being throughout the recovery journey.

“I am truly grateful for all the encouragement and love I have received on my recovery journey. I am honoured to have su...
05/29/2026

“I am truly grateful for all the encouragement and love I have received on my recovery journey. I am honoured to have such inspiring people in my life today.” – Michelle

Congratulations to Michelle on celebrating 4 years of continued life in recovery! 🌼

At Charlford, we are grateful for the powerful, resilient women who have helped build — and continue to build — a safe, supportive, and healing place to call home. Michelle is a shining example of strength, growth, and perseverance, and we are incredibly lucky to have her as part of our team.

Michelle, your journey continues to inspire those around you each and every day. Thank you for showing others what hope, healing, and determination can look like in action. We are so proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with you and honoured to stand beside you on this journey.

Gardening at Christie’s Place 🌿✨A heartfelt thank you to Claudette for organizing a beautiful Unity Day, where the women...
05/21/2026

Gardening at Christie’s Place 🌿✨

A heartfelt thank you to Claudette for organizing a beautiful Unity Day, where the women at Christie’s Place came together to slow down, connect, and nurture something meaningful right in their own backyard.

We also want to extend our gratitude to Southwest Garden Supplies for generously providing seeds to help bring this garden to life. From celery, tomatoes, rosemary, sage, strawberries, peppers, kale, cucumbers, and thyme.

Moments like these remind us that healing isn’t just personal—it’s shared, cultivated, and supported by community. 🌼

Recovery is a journey that no one should have to walk alone. 💛At Charlford House, women are welcomed into a safe and sup...
05/20/2026

Recovery is a journey that no one should have to walk alone. 💛

At Charlford House, women are welcomed into a safe and supportive environment where healing, growth, and connection become possible again. Tiffiney’s story reflects the power of community, compassion, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Through fellowship, support, and the strength she found within herself, Tiffiney recently celebrated an incredible milestone — one year sober. ✨

We are so proud of every woman who chooses recovery each and every day. Your resilience inspires hope in others.

🌟 Upcoming Community Events 🌟Charlford House is excited to be part of Hats Off Day in Burnaby!Come by, say hello, or joi...
05/16/2026

🌟 Upcoming Community Events 🌟

Charlford House is excited to be part of Hats Off Day in Burnaby!
Come by, say hello, or join us along the parade route as we celebrate community, connection, and local spirit 🎉

We’re always grateful for our volunteers who help make events like this possible — your support truly makes a difference. 👉 To get involved or sign up as a volunteer, please reach out — we would love to have you join us!

✨ Adventures at Charlford ✨Recently, the women of Charlford had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Anthropology in V...
05/14/2026

✨ Adventures at Charlford ✨

Recently, the women of Charlford had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver for a day filled with learning, reflection, and connection. From the powerful artwork to the rich history and culture woven throughout the exhibits, it was an inspiring experience for everyone involved.

Moments like these remind us of the importance of community, creativity, and exploring the world around us during the recovery journey.

More than just sewing 🧵💜Through Charlford and Northstar’s Fashionably Sewber program, women are learning new creative sk...
05/11/2026

More than just sewing 🧵💜

Through Charlford and Northstar’s Fashionably Sewber program, women are learning new creative skills while building confidence, connection, patience, and teamwork along the way.

From handmade scrunchies to tote bags — and soon ribbon skirts — each project represents growth, creativity, and the joy of creating something from start to finish.

A huge thank you to Ricks Heart Foundation BC for supporting programs that create meaningful opportunities for women in our communities. A special thank you to Laura, our sewing instructor, for her guidance, patience, and dedication in supporting the women through each step of their learning and growth.

Northstar Recovery

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Charlford 💐Today we honour the mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and women whose st...
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Charlford 💐

Today we honour the mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and women whose strength helps shape families and communities every single day.

The care, guidance, and support women give to those around them creates a lasting impact and a legacy that reaches far beyond what can be seen. At Charlford, we are grateful to witness women supporting one another, lifting each other up, and creating a strong sense of community and connection every day.

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing how recovery changes lives. 💙At Charlford House, we see every day how connect...
04/29/2026

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing how recovery changes lives. 💙
At Charlford House, we see every day how connection and compassionate care can transform lives.

“The love and support I received at this house has healed me in so many ways. I can now live the life I was intended to, with my family and friends back in my life. It truly is my ‘forever home.’”

Recovery isn’t just about getting sober—it’s about rebuilding connection, rediscovering purpose, and finding a place where you truly belong.

04/23/2026

This moving documentary, Beat by Beat: A Path to Recovery, shines a light on the power of music therapy as a pathway to healing 🎶—sharing real stories of connection, expression, and growth within recovery.

Featuring our music therapist, Rebecca Barr of Awaken Music Therapy, alongside Sarah, Shelbie and the incredible women of Charlford, this piece captures something deeper—recovery that goes beyond abstinence. It’s about reclaiming identity, finding your voice, and creating space for real, lasting healing 💛
At Charlford, we witness this transformation every day. Through community, creativity, and compassionate care, women are rebuilding their lives—one step, one song, one moment at a time.

A heartfelt thank you to Music Heals Canada for their continued support of our music therapy program, and to the BCIT Journalism students, Orchid, Ayden, Braedon & Thomas for taking the time to connect with us and share this powerful story.

📖 Read the full feature here and watch the documentary:
https://bcitnews.com/documentary-beat-by-beat-a-path.../...

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PO Box 44077
Burnaby, BC
V5B2J8

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