Sisters Together Active in Recovery (STAR)

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

Outpatient treatment program that offers a variety of treatment options, free of charge, for women having problems related to the use of drugs or alcohol.
The STAR treatment program includes the following:
  • group programming for women in early and later stages of recovery
  • support drop-in groups
  • art therapy groups
  • acupuncture (co-ed)
  • SMART recovery group (co-ed)
  • short-term individual counselling
  • access to addictions medicine
  • access to mental health support
  • access to rehabilitation (occupational therapy, recreation therapy, peer support, employment counselling)
  • harm reduction supplies, including naloxone dispensing and training
STAR is a bisexual, gay, and transgender-inclusive service that supports all women.
Referral Instructions: Open referral. Available to individuals living in Vancouver, Richmond, or the North Shore. ​Referral can be initiated by the person affected, family/support, or health care professional by phoning (See the number below).

604-266-6124

Public email: STAR@vch.ca

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/sisters...

#220, 1200 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6P 6G5

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wheelchair accessible.

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Open source
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Service area: North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, West Vancouver

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