About Brian’s Journey
Meet Brian—a beacon of resilience and hope. Brian's story is a powerful testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. Addiction touches many lives, with an estimated 21% of Canadians facing this challenge at some point. That's about 6 million Canadian's who know the struggle all too well.
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Brian’s trek along the Appalachian Trail isn't just a fundraiser; it's a profound statement that recovery is within reach, and that even the longest journeys begin with a single step. This walk is Brian's most significant challenge yet, but it's also a symbol for countless others who’ve felt the weight of their lowest point. It's a message to the world that change is possible, and that with support and determination, such as those provided at Bill's Place, new beginnings can be forged.
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This cause goes beyond raising funds—it’s about shattering the stigma surrounding addiction. Every stride Brian takes is in solidarity with those on their own paths to recovery. He invites you to join him in making a statement that is positive, uplifting, and serves as a beacon of possibility. With each donation, we don't just support Brian; we rally behind everyone who has fought and is fighting their battles, reminding them they're not alone.
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Brian's journey is monumental, but its echoes are even greater. It's a journey shared with a community that believes in the power of transformation, the strength of unity, and the promise of a new dawn. Be a part of this movement that inspires and ignites hope across communities and beyond.
About Bill's Place
Bill’s Place is a 19 bed sober living community that provides people with a safe space to embark on the path of addiction recovery. Our programs are based on the Bio/Psycho/Social Model and 12 Step Model of Recovery, addressing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual deterioration that occurs from the use of mood-altering chemicals and behaviors. Through abstinence combined with the help of other support groups, Bill’s Place provides the structure necessary for residents to grow in their sobriety, and personal recovery.
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Location: 2504 43rd Avenue, Vernon BC
Operating hours:
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Facility Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
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Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 – 5 pm.
Eligibility: Anyone over the age of 19, who is seeking recovery from mood-altering chemicals or behaviours. Applicants must be willing and motivated to change, and physically and mentally stable. Residents must also be willing to follow house rules (including good neighbourliness), participate in group therapy, and donate their time to help with household activities like meal preparation.
Services Provided: Accommodations, meals, access to aftercare programming, group therapy, case management, and access to all of Turning Points services.
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Additional Information:
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This program has an affordable monthly fee that is based on participant income.
Registration: To register please complete this application.
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For more information please contact:
About Turning Points Collaborative Society
Turning Points Collaborative Society provides outreach, shelter services and various housing options for vulnerable people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in the Okanagan. We also offer employment programs, addictions recovery programs and affordable housing options. We believe in the inherent dignity of the people we serve and seek to support them as the experts in their own lives.
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Our mission is to achieve safe and sustainable housing in our communities by providing a continuum of housing, promoting health, and offering community outreach, employment, and addiction services.