We know that recovery is a vast spectrum which can fluctuate for each of us. Depending on where we’re at in life, what we feel like, and what our goals are, our recovery can always change. Finding what works for you as an individual can be challenging with all the information that is consistently coming at us, from everything we see on social media and the things we hear from the people we have around us. It can be difficult to filter out what works, what doesn’t work, and what’s worth trying.

On top of this, there’s also a layer of social pressure we feel from our peers. Whether it’s said out loud or not, it can affect our ability to identify what our needs are and be honest about them, ultimately limiting our confidence to try new things. Finding what works for us is a deeply personal process, there is no one thing that can work for all of us. It takes time, curiosity, and an open mind to find what feels right.

This is why we decided to create Alternative Avenues, a Harm Reduction support space where we can do exactly this – find what works. Whether you want to make changes to your relationships with substances, learn new methods of maintaining your recovery, explore new pathways, or just come to socialize, this is for you. By allowing you the space you need, the environment to feel safe with no expectations, no pressure to make decisions, and the soundboard to speak your needs, we can support you in whatever feels right for you today.