image

So many supplies!

Yesterday, Umbrella had to pick up a pallet of supplies from the hospital and transport them to one of our sites. We didn't realize how much there was until Jake barely fit in the car with all the boxes! Don't worry, safety was in check and he was seat belted in!
image

Podcast Season 2/E4 – Dr McGhee

Umbrella is really excited to share our next podcast. Our host Blake changed things up a bit and invited Dr. Doug McGhee to join him in the Umbrella studios. Dr. Doug McGhee, an Addictions Doctor who is a vital piece to the Addictions Medicine Consult Service at both R...
image

Umbrella vs The Stain

How many managers does it take to get rid of a stain? Umbrella is moving out of a house we were renting on Salt Spring Island and a problem presented itself in the form of a stain. We needed to get rid of the stain, and our elite team of workers were heading to SSI yest...
image

Youth Service Providers Event

Today, Autumn and Evan are at the West Shore/Sooke Child and Youth Service Providers Event manning the Umbrella table. This event took place at the Eagle Ridge Community Centre and is a great opportunity for service providers to connect and network and to reach the yout...
image

Josh

Thank you to the United Way South Island for showcasing Josh and highlighting his story. Josh was sick of being sick. And when you’re sick, it’s hard to take care of your family. He’d been battling his addictions for years, and every time he thought he had it beat, ...
image

CSAM Conference

Umbrella is pleased to be a part of the CSAM Scientific Conference happening today in Victoria. Louise, Rebecca and Evan are all attending and participating in this great event. Opportunities like this are so important for our staff and community to learn from each othe...
image

Podcast Season 2, Episode 2 – Lance

In Episode 2 of the second season Blake talks with Lance and hears how one can discover recovery after over 30 years of substance misuse. Lance's unique and powerful story reminds us to never give up hope on someone's ability to recovery from a life of addiction. Have ...
image

Recovery Month – Stefanie

September is recovery month! Every year Umbrella celebrates this important month by sharing messages of recovery from some of our favourite people. Meet Stefanie. Stef is an amazing employee working with Umbrella. She is a strong believer in recovery and walks the walk...
image

Recovery Month – Matt

September is recovery month! Every year Umbrella celebrates this important month by sharing messages of recovery from some of our favourite people. Meet Matt. Matt was an employee of Umbrella for a couple of years working within multiple programs. He left Umbrella earl...
image

Youth Volunteer Fair

Today at St Michaels University, Kaija and Jake are engaging with youth to learn more about where and how they would like to volunteer. Umbrella doesn't have many volunteer positions outside of our volunteer board, but we are eager to hear what we could do differently. W...