A lifetime of
support, care, and recovery

I barely walked into Bellwood,I was at my bottom ,physically drained,emotionally wiped out and spiritually destroyed
The staff at Bellwood were very professional,dedicated and affectionate.Together they all helped me effectively not only to get rid of my abuse of alcohol that I fought for four decades but also tapered my benzodiazepines until I reach a point where I did not need them any longer
My experience at Bellwood wasn’t only about getting clean ,it was about getting free,free from shame,free from self distruction ,free to live a live I actually want to stay present for
If you’re reading this and you’re struggling,know this.Healing it’s possible ,you are not alone and you’re worth the fight
And Bellwood will be there to help you

Edgewood Nanaimo was home for me twice in my life. What I gained from treatment was the capability of building and creating a new life. There were parts of me that I chose to keep, and other parts I learned to recreate. It was with the help and support from staff and most importantly fellow peers that I am now able to say that I am over 9 months sober and truly happy again!

I owe so much to all staff at Bellwood from Dr Weiss to my Psychotherapist Edward to all nurses, SCs, all educators , kitchen crew and cleaning crew all made me feel welcomed , cared for and that I truly mattered .
Without Bellwood can honestly say I would not be here today . With a CPTSD , major post concussion syndrome , major depressive anxiety disorder , TRD diagnosis before all this was determined I was ready to throw in the towel ,as I felt my situation had let my children down and I would no longer be able to return to my career as a FFer . With kindness ,professionalism of Bellwood staff as well as the genuine kindness and support from my fellow Bellwood cohorts (friends) I began to see there was a light and I slowly began to believe in myself again . I could write a book on my experience at Bellwood both the highs and the lows but like anything if you keep on fighting you can and will succeed . I'm happily living a positive life surrounded by my children good friends and work colleagues and was promoted to Lieutenant in SJFD.
At first when arriving at Bellwood I was lost and in a daze but each day ( was one of the longest to stay 5.5mths) it would get more clear . But into the program do all the programs from Wendy's fitness classes to Christine's art classes and you will begin to see and feel more clear .

Great people understanding this place works

This place is truly amazing
I will be forever grateful for the knowledge I gained from absolutely everyone I met there . Staff and clients !!

I had my screening conversation with a lady name Britanny, i had the most instructive, reassuring and supportive moment. Committing to a 50 days program is quite intimidating and she definitely turned things around!
Thank you