Vancouver Recovery Coach
Still Not Sure Where You Fit?
Not everyone who reaches out is in crisis — and not everyone needs to be. Sometimes it’s just a sense that something feels off, or that carrying it alone is getting heavier.
If it would help to talk things through quietly, without pressure to define or decide anything, you’re welcome to reach out. We can start with a short, confidential conversation — just a chance to explore what’s been on your mind and see whether this feels like the right kind of support.
You don’t need to be certain, committed to a specific outcome, or ready to make changes today.
Still Not Sure Where You Fit?
Not everyone who reaches out is in crisis — and not everyone needs to be. Sometimes it’s simply a sense that something feels off, or that carrying it alone is getting heavier.
If it would help to talk things through quietly, without pressure to define or decide anything, you’re welcome to reach out. We can start with a short, confidential conversation — just a chance to explore what’s been on your mind and see whether this feels like the right kind of support.
You don’t need to be certain, committed to a specific outcome, or ready to make changes today.
Support for Families & Parents When Addiction Is a Concern
When a partner, child, family member, or close friend is struggling with substance use or other concerning behaviours, it can be hard to know what to do — or even how to talk about it.
Carrying the concern
You may be unsure whether this is “serious enough,” afraid of saying the wrong thing, or exhausted from carrying the worry on your own. Getting support doesn’t require a crisis or a plan. It can begin with a steady, confidential conversation.
When something feels off
Many people reach out because something feels off, even if they can’t fully name it yet.
That might look like:
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changes in behavior or mood
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increased secrecy or withdrawal
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patterns around alcohol, drugs, or other behaviors that are starting to feel unmanageable
Often, the hardest part isn’t what’s happening — it’s not knowing how to respond without making things worse.
You don’t need to have certainty before asking for help. Support can begin at the point of concern.
A calmer way to think about support
Helping someone you care about doesn’t mean forcing decisions, pushing treatment, or waiting for things to fall apart.
My work with families and loved ones focuses on slowing things down, making sense of what you’re seeing, clarifying what’s within your control — and what isn’t — and finding ways to communicate that protect the relationship.
Sometimes the most helpful first step is support for you: a place to talk openly, ask difficult questions, and regain steadiness before deciding what comes next.
A place to begin
You don’t need certainty.
You don’t need a plan.
You don’t have to do this alone — and you don’t have to hand it over, either.
Some families also choose to begin with a single conversation — you can read more on the Support Options page.
Still not sure what support would look like for you?
Reading about someone’s experience doesn’t always make the next step clearer — sometimes it raises more questions. That’s okay.
If it would help to talk things through quietly, without pressure or expectations, you’re welcome to reach out. We can start with a short, confidential conversation — just a chance to see whether working together feels right.
You don’t need to decide anything today.
These images come from the quieter moments of East Vancouver — the pauses, the stillness, and the small structures that hold a day together. The people here aren’t posing; they’re simply present, finding their own balance inside the grit of the city. What drew me to these scenes was their resilience: the way someone sits, waits, works, or simply exists with a kind of unspoken dignity. These photographs aren’t dramatic, but they all carry the quiet weight of being seen.
Support for Families & Loved Ones
If you’re worried about someone you love, it can be hard to know what to do — or even how to talk about what you’re seeing. You may feel unsure whether it’s “serious enough,” afraid of saying the wrong thing, or worn down from carrying the concern on your own.
Many people reach out not because there’s a crisis, but because something feels off. Changes in behaviour, growing distance, or patterns around alcohol or other substances can create tension and uncertainty — especially when you don’t know how to respond without making things worse.
Support doesn’t have to mean forcing decisions or pushing treatment. Sometimes it’s about slowing things down, making sense of what’s within your control, and finding ways to communicate that protect the relationship — while also taking care of yourself.
You don’t need certainty or a plan to reach out. If it would help to talk things through quietly and confidentially, we can start with a conversation and see whether this feels like the right kind of support.