When women heal from addiction and violence, so do their children, families and communities. By supporting Chrysalis Society, you're helping women access the supports they need to overcome the devastating impacts of addiction, poverty, and violence.
Since 1988, Chrysalis Society has supported over 3,500 women throughout B.C. Chrysalis Society is a registered Canadian Charity that operates four programs; three long-term addiction recovery homes and subsidized housing for marginalized women in Vancouver.Chrysalis has a long-standing reputation for working with highly marginalized women with complex mental health issues.
Since 1988, Chrysalis Society has supported over 3,500 women throughout B.C. Chrysalis Society is a registered Canadian Charity that operates four programs; three long-term addiction recovery homes and subsidized housing for marginalized women in Vancouver.Chrysalis has a long-standing reputation for working with highly marginalized women with complex mental health issues.
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Board Of Directors
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Our Voluntary Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated individuals who have made a commitment to lend their skills, energy & passion towards social justice and change. Alexa works in Indigenous health and drug policy research, specializing in decriminalization, Indigenous self-determination, and community-based work.
Support Team
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Additional to volunteers, our Society uses the skills, dedication and wisdom of a team that includes professional full-time, part-time and casual relief staff in the operation of New Dawn, New Day & New Way.
Since 1995, Shannon Skilton has worked extensively within the spectrum of women's addiction services, and subsequently has a thorough understanding of the complex interdependence of women's experience of addiction, violence, homelessness, poverty and exploitation.
Since 1995, Shannon Skilton has worked extensively within the spectrum of women's addiction services, and subsequently has a thorough understanding of the complex interdependence of women's experience of addiction, violence, homelessness, poverty and exploitation.
Unique & Effective
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Our homes are in residential neighbourhoods and are strategically designed to provide trauma informed environments that promote a culture of safety, empowerment and healing. Each home has a garden space and areas for meditation, crafts and fitness. Any other activities related to the self-identified goals within her personal recovery plan.
Our Homes
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All our houses are comfortable and truly home-like. For women who have been entrenched in homelessness, the experience of our unique home environment is an invaluable component in their ultimate capacity to create and maintain their own homes within their recovery - our home-like environments inspire, teach, and contribute to women's lasting success.
Alumnae
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At Chrysalis, the diversity of women's unique and individual journeys is respected and celebrated! Anyone who has ever resided at New Dawn, New Day or New Way, for any length of time, is honoured and respected an Alumnae of Chrysalis Society - for life. All Alumnae are invited and encouraged to connect with each other online through the Alumnae Facebook Group to share successes and support w/ each other!
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