Comox Valley Recovery Centre (CVRC) is a not for profit treatment centre located in Courtenay, B.C.

CVRC is a residential recovery facility with a 30, 60 or 90-day program for men ages 19 and older experiencing problematic substance use.
The treatment length may be extended based on clinical needs and treatment plan.

The program is based on 12 Steps and an evidenced based approach designed to address
the needs of each individual person who enters treatment.
Program delivery is group based with individual counselling sessions. 

Included in Weekly Programming:

Courage in recovery means putting one foot in front of the other, even if we are afraid.
Over time, those trembling steps add up to the life we want for ourselves.

CVRC offers balanced meals, physical activity, facilitated educational group sessions
and one on one counselling to provide an excellent foundation for personal growth.

CVRC strives to upholds to be a safe and therapeutic center in which
clients are treated with dignity, respect, caring, and autonomy.
In turn, they are expected to treat others within the same respect and dignity
so that everyone may make the most of the opportunities available.

CVRC’s approach is congruent with the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (2011) working definition of recovery.

       10 Principles of Recovery:
☼ Recovery emerges from hope
☼ Recovery is person‐driven
☼ Recovery occurs via many pathways
☼ Recovery is holistic
☼ Recovery is supported by peers and allies
☼ Recovery is supported through relationship and social networks
☼ Recovery is culturally‐based and influenced
☼ Recovery is supported by addressing trauma
☼ Recovery involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibilities
​☼ Recovery is based on respect