Telmexw Awtexw Healing Centre is an addiction recovery and healing program delivered by the Sts’ailes First Nation in Agassiz, BC that supports Indigenous adults (and youth) whose substance use, and its effects on daily life, has already begun affecting work, relationships, housing stability, or emotional wellbeing. This centre offers culturally grounded recovery experiences and community-based support rooted in Indigenous tradition and collective healing.
A Space to Begin Healing With Culture and Community
People typically come to Telmexw Awtexw when repeated attempts to address substance use on their own or through other programs haven’t held and consequences are visible in the life they’re still living: patterns that show up in daily routines, relationships, or stability. The centre’s name and approach reflect the Sts’ailes way of “medicine house for more than one person,” emphasizing that healing is a shared journey rather than an isolated task.
Recovery Lived Through Daily Engagement and Cultural Practice
Daily life at Telmexw Awtexw is structured around 1-on-1 counselling, healing circles, culturally grounded land-based activities, group support, and 12-Step recovery resources, blending spiritual, emotional, and social elements. Staff include wellness workers, counsellors, cultural knowledge keepers, and peers who help residents explore patterns of use while building resilience, self-discovery, and confidence within community connections.
A Healing Path That Connects With Real Life
The centre’s programs are designed to help people slow down old patterns, reflect on how substance use has shaped daily functioning, and develop steadier routines and coping tools. Cultural teachings and Indigenous practice are woven throughout recovery work, helping participants reconnect with identity, community strengths, and long-term wellbeing.
For People Ready to Rebuild Stability With Support
Telmexw Awtexw Healing Centre is often chosen by adults who recognize that substance use has already disrupted important areas of life and who need a supportive environment where recovery is lived through daily engagement, community, and cultural grounding.
