Homefire Recovery Services

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The Home Fire Treatment Model is a comprehensive, culturally-grounded recovery program designed to support

Indigenous individuals from communities across Canada. Our model moves beyond fragmented services to offer what

we term Blanket Care, a new framework for holistic, community-based support. This is a highly comprehensive and

modern approach to treating addiction that is supplemented with all the cultural and community elements necessary

for sustainable recovery and is grounded in evidence-based practices. The Home Fire model is built on a simple but

often overlooked principle: people heal faster when they actually want to be there. Our programming is designed to

be engaging, enjoyable, and fulfilling, not clinical and punitive. From land-based adventures to community meals to

meaningful group work, every element of the program is intentionally crafted to make recovery something clients

embrace rather than endure. The entire process is built on a foundation of trauma-informed care, cultural safety, and

humility, ensuring that every individual feels seen, respected, and understood.

Four days a week, clients are transported to our dedicated program office for a structured and intensive clinical

schedule. Each day of programming includes two psychoeducational group therapy sessions, one life skills and career

group, and one process group. Over the course of the week, clients also receive two one-on-one counselling sessions

with accredited trauma-informed counsellors and one dedicated one-on-one career counselling session focused on

resume building and opportunity searching. We have also established partnerships with local doctors and pharmacies

to ensure all medical needs can be seamlessly and confidentially facilitated. To ensure accountability and safety for

all community members, regular and random drug testing is conducted at all points in the process.

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Healing extends beyond the office walls. The Home Fire model integrates regular land-based activities such as

hiking, swimming, climbing, and skiing, reconnecting individuals with the healing power of the land. A highlight of

the program is a multi-day recovery expedition, an immersive land-based experience designed to build resilience,

teamwork, and self-reliance. Once a week, a local Elder facilitates cultural activities such as sweats or attendance at

powwows, strengthening identity and connection to heritage. Furthermore, one full day each week is spent at the

local Indigenous Friendship Centre, where clients volunteer, attend AA or NA meetings, and build a new sober

support network. This provides a sense of purpose and belonging that extends beyond the program itself.

Upon completion of the initial phase, all clients have the option to transition into a supportive second-stage

housing home in Vancouver. This represents a significant step up in independence while still being held by the

community. Residents of the second stage home continue to have access to one-on-one counselling and all aftercare

supports. A live-in house manager provides guidance, and residents are supported in finding employment and starting

to work. They take on more responsibility for their own lives, including cooking their own meals, with the support of

cooking lessons from the program's chef. They also continue to participate in community activities, adventures, and

cultural outings. For clients who have performed well in the program and have shown interest in working in the

mental health field, we will provide opportunities for positions within the program, creating a pathway for future

growth and leadership.

At Home Fire Plan, our vision is a community where everyone has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. We work towards this goal every day, by providing vital services and advocating for policies that promote equity and justice.