Confidentiality
We know that friends and family want to be assured of their loved one’s well-being, and we encourage family contact and reunification whenever possible! If you are seeking contact with someone you think is in one of our programs, please understand that we can’t confirm if they are here.
Protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and safety of the people we serve will always be paramount. For that reason, Harbour Light does not confirm or deny whether specific individuals are (or have been) in our programs.
We can take messages, so that if your loved one is in our program, the information can be relayed to them and they may choose to contact you.
Family Referrals
If someone you love is living with substance use disorder, we encourage you to support them through the referral and intake process for detox or treatment! They need to drive their own decision to seek recovery, and participate actively in the intake process. We do not participate in surprise interventions. If your loved one is currently incarcerated, with their authorization we can work with you to relay information to arrange a referral to treatment.
Visiting Your Loved One
Children are welcome for brief, properly supervised visits. Visiting hours are held in the chapel on the first floor. Visitors are not permitted on the dorm floors. Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied entry.
Visiting Hours – Treatment Clients
Each client will discuss their preferences for invited visitors with their counsellor to determine whose names will be added to the Visitor’s List. Visitors are welcome to visit during the following hours:
• Daily: 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visiting Hours – CRF Residents
Visitors must be approved in advance. Visiting hours for CRF residents are held in the chapel only. Visitors are welcome to visit during the following hours:
• Daily: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Other Resources:
Al-Anon: http://bcyukon-al-anon.org/meetings.html
SMART Recovery Family & Friends: http://smartrecoverybc.com/index.php/action/learn-smart-recovery/help-for-family-friends.html
From Grief to Action: https://www.fromgrieftoaction.com/
Parents Forever: https://www.parentsforever.ca/about.html