Second Chance Recovery House is a residential recovery program in Campbell River, BC for men whose alcohol or drug use, often paired with social or mental health challenges, has already begun affecting the life they’re still living. This centre offers a live-in setting where recovery is anchored in daily routine, supportive community, and peer accountability.
A Residential Start When Life Is Disrupted
Men typically arrive here after repeated attempts to manage substance use on their own haven’t held and the consequences are showing up in work, relationships, housing, or everyday responsibilities. Living on site removes many of the immediate pressures and triggers of daily life and creates space for steadier engagement with recovery.
Recovery Grounded in Support and Choice
The program at Second Chance combines structured daily routines, peer support, and recovery principles such as Twelve Step engagement and Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery). Staff and peers work together to help residents build insight, accountability, and new habits that support change beyond substance use itself.
Daily Life That Builds Stability
Daily living encourages residents to participate in group support, individual reflection, shared responsibilities, and community involvement. The residential rhythm is designed to help men replace chaotic patterns with steadier habits, practice coping skills, and deepen connection with others on similar journeys.
Preparing for What Comes Next
While the core work happens in the residential setting, there’s also attention on planning for life outside the house, reconnecting with community, imagining work or education pathways, and building supports that help maintain recovery routines after leaving the program.
