Rise from the Pond Youth Recovery Group

Rise from the Pond Youth Recovery Group The Rise from the Pond Group is all about healing and recovery, and empowerment for change

HEY EVERYONE!! 🌱🐸💚We’re BACK tonight!! 🙌🔥 Hope you all had an amazing March Break—whether you were relaxing 😌, hanging ...
04/01/2026

HEY EVERYONE!! 🌱🐸💚

We’re BACK tonight!! 🙌🔥
Hope you all had an amazing March Break—whether you were relaxing 😌, hanging with friends 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, or just taking a breather 💭 You deserved it!!

Now it’s time to reconnect, recharge, and rise back up together 💪✨

🍕🥤 TONIGHT’S PERKS:
We’ve got pizza, snacks, and drinks ready for you—so come hungry!! 😋🍕🍫🥤

🎉🎁 DRAW NIGHT!! 🎁🎉
The gift basket winner will be drawn TONIGHT!!

Here’s how to get your tickets:
🎟️ Show up = 1 ticket
💬 Messaged ahead of time = +1 extra ticket
🌟 Join in, share, and participate = MORE tickets!!

⚠️ You MUST be there until the end of group to win!!

Whether you’ve been coming every week or you’re thinking about dropping in for the first time—TONIGHT is the night!! 🔥💯
Even if it’s just to grab some food and chill, you are ALWAYS welcome here 💛

🕔 5:00 PM
📍 NVIT

Let’s start this next chapter strong together

🍕🥤 Come grab a bite & connect! 💬💙At our Rise from the Pond Youth Recovery Group, I’ll always make sure there’s dinner, d...
03/19/2026

🍕🥤 Come grab a bite & connect! 💬💙

At our Rise from the Pond Youth Recovery Group, I’ll always make sure there’s dinner, drinks, and snacks available for everyone who comes out. Right now it might not look like the healthiest spread—but we’re just getting started!

As our group grows, so will our meals. We’ll be bringing in more homemade and healthier options in the near future 🥗🍲

Even if you’re just curious or want something to eat, you’re always welcome to stop by. No pressure—just good food, good people, and a safe space to be yourself 💫

📍 Wednesdays @ 5:00 PM
Come as you are. Stay as long as you need.

🌿 Youth SMART Recovery Meeting – Tonight! 🌿Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that our Youth SMART Recovery group is ha...
03/18/2026

🌿 Youth SMART Recovery Meeting – Tonight! 🌿

Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that our Youth SMART Recovery group is happening today 🙌

🕔 New Time: 5:00 pm (we’ve officially moved from 4:30!) Remember it’s okay if you show up late!

📍 Location: NVIT Room M038

👥 Ages: 12–19 welcome

🍕Pepperoni and Bacon, and Ham and Pineapple pizza available along with some beverages

This is a safe, supportive space to connect, learn new tools, and grow in your own way 💬✨ Whether you’re just curious or already on your journey, you are always welcome here.

If you have any questions or want to check in beforehand, feel free to reach out anytime!

Hope to see you tonight 🐸✨

🎟️🐸 RISE FROM THE POND YOUTH R@FFLE 🎉Check out these awesome prizes up for grabs next week! 👀✨ A loaded gift basket full...
03/16/2026

🎟️🐸 RISE FROM THE POND YOUTH R@FFLE 🎉

Check out these awesome prizes up for grabs next week! 👀

✨ A loaded gift basket full of treats, goodies, and a plush friend
🎮 A Fortnite LEGO set for anyone who loves building and gaming

Because many youth will be busy during March Break, the r@ffle will take place next group instead.

📅 Wednesday, March 25
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 NVIT

🎟️ How to Get R@ffle Tickets

You can earn tickets in a few ways:

⭐ Message ahead and let us know you’re coming → get 1 extra ticket
⭐ Show up to group → receive tickets
⭐ Participate and engage in the group → earn even more tickets

The more you participate, the more chances you have to win! 🙌

🎁 Important

The draw will happen at the end of group, and you must be present to claim your prize.

Bring a friend, come hang out, maybe even do some healing, and keep rising together. 🌱🐸

At Rise from the Pond Youth Recovery Group, things will continue to grow and change as the group grows. 🌱When I think ab...
03/16/2026

At Rise from the Pond Youth Recovery Group, things will continue to grow and change as the group grows. 🌱

When I think about change, I often think about the Stages of Change Model. It’s a helpful framework, but something about it always felt like it was missing—especially when working with youth and Indigenous youth.

So at Rise from the Pond, we’re reshaping the language.

Using the foundation of the Stages of Change, we’re shifting the words so they reflect growth, culture, and empowerment instead of clinical language that can sometimes carry guilt, blame, or shame.

Here’s what that shift looks like:

• Pre-Contemplation → Wandering Spirit
• Contemplation → Witnessing
• Preparation → Gathering
• Action → Walking the Path
• Maintenance → Living Our Teachings
• Lapse / Relapse → The Trickster

Healing and growth aren’t straight lines. Sometimes we wander, sometimes we gather, sometimes the Trickster shows up to teach us something.

But every stage still carries medicine.

At Rise from the Pond, we believe recovery is about reconnecting with strength, culture, and the teachings that already live within us. 🐸

Youth ages 12–19 are welcome to join us Wednesdays 5:00–6:30pm at NVIT.

Come as you are. Growth happens together.

03/15/2026

🐸 Welcome to Rise From the Pond – Youth Recovery Group🌱

Just like a tadpole becoming a frog, change takes time, courage, and support. Rise From the Pond is a space for youth who are ready to grow, make changes, and take their next leap forward.

This group is for youth ages 12–19 who want a supportive place to talk, learn new skills, and connect with others who understand.

📍 Location: NVIT
📅 When: Every Wednesday
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

In our group we’ll use SMART Recovery tools along with other recovery strategies to help you build confidence, handle tough moments, and create the life you want—wherever you are in your journey.

You don’t have to have everything figured out.
You just have to be willing to take the next step… or the next leap. 🐸

✨ Come check it out, meet some good people, and see what it’s all about.

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4155 Belshaw St
Merritt, BC

Opening Hours

5pm - 6:30pm

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