Ray Of Hope Lodge acknowledges that we are located on the unceded stolen traditional lands of the Syilx Okanagan peoples.
Our Vision at Ray of Hope
Personalized, Peaceful Living
At Ray of Hope, each resident is provided with their own single-bed room, offering the privacy and quiet need for rest, reflection, and personal growth. This peaceful environment promotes a deep sense of safety and mental clarity—key foundations for long-term healing.
A Supportive, Family-Like Community
Our home is built on connection. With a warm, familiar atmosphere, staff and residents form strong, respectful relationships. Daily routines and group activities are designed to nurture community, accountability, and care—ensuring that every individual feels seen, valued, and supported throughout their recovery journey.
A Holistic Healing Space
Ray of Hope is more than a place to stay—it’s a sanctuary for transformation. From the layout of the home to the values of our team, everything is designed to foster safety, belonging, and spiritual wellness. Our environment encourages self-discovery, cultural reconnection, and healing through shared meals, ceremony, and community-led care. Each element of our space is intentionally curated to help residents rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Our Commitment to Community Well-Being
The Ray of Hope recovery and after-care program is a vital step toward strengthening our community. By offering culturally enriched, holistic support, we create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can heal, grow, and rebuild their lives with dignity.
Through experienced staff, meaningful daily practices, and a strong foundation of traditional teachings, we address the full spectrum of wellness—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
With continued support, Ray of Hope will remain a beacon of transformation and resilience. Together, we can uplift those on their healing journey and create lasting change for generations to come.
Our Program: Healing the Whole Person
We offer a comprehensive, culturally rooted recovery program that blends group learning, traditional teachings, and practical life skills. Our approach addresses every aspect of well-being—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
- Self-Care & Personal Health
Residents build daily habits around hygiene, nutrition, exercise, and sleep, while also learning how to manage chronic health conditions and make informed wellness choices. - Stress Relief & Energy Management
Practical techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, and progressive relaxation are taught to help manage stress and avoid burnout. Residents learn to balance their energy, time, and priorities effectively. - Spirituality & Meditation
Through guided meditations, reflective practices, and the freedom to explore personal beliefs, residents reconnect with meaning, purpose, and inner peace. - Communication & Boundaries
We teach assertiveness, active listening, and conflict resolution, alongside essential skills for setting and maintaining healthy emotional, physical, and relational boundaries. - Gratitude & Motivation
Daily gratitude practices, goal-setting, and self-reflection help residents shift perspective, celebrate growth, and stay committed to their recovery goals. - Budgeting & Life Skills
Financial literacy workshops cover budgeting, saving, and credit awareness—empowering residents to build stable, independent futures. - Cultural Teachings & Ceremonies
Residents engage in cultural learning and traditional teachings that foster respect, identity, and community. These include sacred ceremonies, storytelling, and Elder-led teachings that honour Indigenous worldviews. - 12-Step Integration & Indigenous Wisdom
Our program blends the structure and accountability of the 12-step model with the depth and spirituality of Indigenous practices. This dual approach supports holistic healing—restoring balance across body, mind, and spirit.
Land-Based Training and Daily Smudging
At Ray of Hope, healing begins with connection to the land. Our land-based training includes hands-on activities like harvesting medicines, nature walks, gardening, and fire-keeping—each rooted in Indigenous knowledge and traditions. These practices strengthen spiritual grounding and reawaken a sense of belonging. Every day begins with a smudge, using sacred medicines to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit. Smudging encourages presence, emotional balance, and spiritual clarity, supporting participants on their path to wellness.
Personalized Care Plans with Traditional Healing Practices
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. Each participant at Ray of Hope receives a personalized care plan that blends clinical insights with traditional Indigenous healing. These plans may include one-on-one support, Elder guidance, ceremony participation, and culturally-relevant goal setting. We honour each individual’s journey by weaving together spiritual practices, storytelling, holistic teachings, and modern wellness tools to support long-term recovery and personal empowerment.
On Site Lived Experts, Mental Health Support, and Culturally Oriented Living
Our program is staffed by a team of individuals with lived and professional experience in addiction recovery, mental health, and cultural care. This includes peer mentors, counsellors, and Indigenous knowledge holders who live and work on site. We embrace a culturally-oriented lifestyle—rooted in shared meals, community care, traditional values, and natural rhythms. Participants are never alone; they are surrounded by a compassionate circle of support that understands their lived realities and respects their cultural identity.
Access to Sacred Ceremonies and Teachings
Ceremony is at the heart of healing. At Ray of Hope, participants are guided through sacred Indigenous ceremonies such as pipe ceremonies, naming ceremonies, and full moon gatherings, as led by our spiritual leaders and Elders. These experiences provide deep emotional and spiritual healing, while reconnecting individuals to their culture, ancestors, and inner strength. Our teachings are passed on through oral tradition, storytelling, and lived example—nurturing pride, identity, and connection.
Sweat Lodge and Spirit Bath
Our sweat lodge ceremonies and spirit baths offer powerful spiritual renewal. These traditional practices support detoxification, grief release, and emotional cleansing in a safe, guided setting. Participants emerge grounded, renewed, and reconnected to the land and their inner voice. These ceremonies are held with reverence and facilitated by trusted Elders and ceremonial leaders to ensure cultural safety and sacredness.
We Uplift All Spirits
Ray of Hope is more than a recovery program—it’s a sacred space where people are seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to uplift the spirits of all who walk through our doors, regardless of where they are on their healing journey. Through compassion, cultural connection, and spiritual growth, we help individuals rediscover their purpose, rebuild their strength, and reclaim their lives with dignity and hope.
Staff Retreats and Cultural Training for All
We believe that healing and cultural learning should extend beyond our walls. That’s why we offer customized staff retreats and cultural training sessions for organizations, service providers, and community groups.
Facilitated by Elders, knowledge keepers, and mentors, these sessions focus on cultural safety, Indigenous worldviews, trauma-informed care, and team building.
Whether you're a frontline team or leadership group, these experiences create meaningful shifts in perspective, deepen understanding, and strengthen your capacity to serve diverse communities with respect and humility.