FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
– June 18, 2024 –
UGM’s New Women’s Recovery Centre in South Langley Weaves Nature into Healing
‘Cedar Haven’ gives women more options to pursue recovery, from urban to rural settings.
(Vancouver, B.C.) – To address the need in B.C. for more addiction recovery options for women, Union Gospel Mission is glad to announce the opening of its new Cedar Haven Women’s Recovery Centre. As of July 1st, 2024, women will be able to access healing at the tranquil 57-acre property in South Langley, which ties in UGM’s proven trauma-informed recovery program with rural amenities.
Cedar Haven features an 11-bed recovery centre, a pottery studio, a gymnasium, and even farm animals. It’s the first time UGM has brought its addiction recovery and stabilization program to a rural setting — but with its existing Vancouver and upcoming Victoria locations, UGM is leading the charge towards making women’s recovery more accessible, available, and empowering.
“Having the power of choice matters to women’s care,” said UGM President Dean Kurpjuweit, “Recovery is a deeply personal journey, and women seeking support will now be able to find the setting that best suits their recovery needs through UGM: urban, suburban, or rural.”
The recovery centre was first owned by Wagner Hills, a peer service provider. In 2023, the Wagner Hills team felt called to focus on Men’s Recovery, and reached out to UGM to continue and develop the Women’s Recovery Centre. Cedar Haven is a product of two organizations passionate about helping people recover and thrive coming together to make a bigger difference.
"We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to have served women in recovery at our Langley campus for the past decade,” said Wagner Hills Executive Director Jason Roberts, “As we refocus our efforts to fulfill our original mandate, we believe Union Gospel Mission is the ideal organization to seamlessly carry on the legacy of transformation and healing through the Cedar Haven Women’s Recovery Centre."
MEDIA EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Time: Media wishing to attend are welcome between 8:45 AM & 11 AM
Where: Cedar Haven's address is confidential and will be provided when your RSVP is confirmed
Please RSVP to schew@ugm.ca & nmucci@ugm.ca. Upon arrival at Cedar Haven, please look for UGM staff welcoming you to the property.
CONTACT
Nicole Mucci
Media Relations & Communications Manager
778-999-3985
nmucci@ugm.ca
Sarah Chew
Media Relations Specialist
604-996-1417
schew@ugm.ca
ABOUT UNION GOSPEL MISSION
Union Gospel Mission has been feeding hope and changing the lives of men, women, youth, and children for more than 80 years. Through its ten locations in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Victoria, UGM provides emergency shelter, meals, outreach, career development counselling, education, safe and affordable housing, addiction recovery, and much more to those struggling with poverty, homelessness and addiction. The heart of UGM is to demonstrate God’s transforming love, ease the burden of those who are vulnerable, and come alongside people who feel cast aside. To learn more, visit www.ugm.ca.
ABOUT WAGNER HILLS
Throughout the past 40 years, over 5000 people have come to The Farm seeking transformation and support. Wagner Hills started simply with a vision to help people on the road to recovery find a safe and life-giving place to work, breathe and escape some of their difficulties. This vision has blossomed into a thriving ministry through which thousands of lives have been transformed. The Farm equips people recovering from addiction with the safety and skills to grow, heal and lead successful lives after the program. Our compassionate staff and highly qualified educators work with our residents to develop a program that sets them up for success in their recovery journey. This program includes goal setting, skill training on the farm or in the office, professional counselling and a community that believes in them. To find out more, visit www.wagnerhills.com.
