Cedar Haven Women’s Recovery is a residential addiction recovery program for women in Langley, BC, operated by Union Gospel Mission (UGM). It’s a live-in setting set on a tranquil rural property where women whose alcohol or drug use, and the life disruption tied to it, has begun affecting work, housing, relationships, or emotional wellbeing can stay for about six to twelve months while engaging deeply in recovery and life-building work.
A Residential Setting to Slow Down and Rebuild
Women typically come to Cedar Haven after attempts to manage substance use on their own haven’t held and the consequences are already present in daily life. The centre’s serene rural environment on a 50-plus-acre property creates space to slow down old patterns, reduce exposure to stressful triggers, and focus on steadier routines in a supportive community.
Wrapped in Support, Stability, and Community
Life at Cedar Haven blends trauma-informed counselling, wraparound support, and daily routines designed to help women develop practical coping tools, insight, relational skills, and confidence. The wraparound model of care means women receive personalized support that addresses the intersections of behaviour, emotion, and life roles.
A Program That Moves From Stabilization to Aftercare
The residential experience begins with stabilization support that helps women find safety and routine when they’re not sure where to start. This transitions into the core recovery phase, an immersive six- to twelve-month period where participants build strength, accountability, and insight into better patterns. After graduating, women are encouraged to stay connected with UGM’s community and resources through aftercare planning, life skills workshops, career development support, education opportunities, and transitional housing options.
For Women Ready to Live Recovery Every Day
Cedar Haven tends to be used by women who recognize that substance use has already begun interfering with the life they’re still living and who need a sustainable residential setting where recovery is practiced through daily routines, communal support, and structured engagement. The rural, nature-grounded space and extended timeline give room for deeper change that carries forward into life beyond the program.
