Our Program

“Talitha Koum didn’t judge me for the crimes I committed, the way I looked, or the way I chose drugs over my children. We were all loved the same, and it was an unconditional love.”

Kimmie

TK Grad, Past TK Executive Director

Talitha Koum Homes

Talitha Koum operates two recovery homes and one “bridge home” in residential areas of Coquitlam, all of which are open to women and their young children. Starr House, named in honour of TK founder Starr Peardon, is operated in partnership with B.C. Housing. In addition to providing accommodation for nine clients and their children, it is home to our administrative offices. Gianna House, named for the patron saint of mothers, can also accommodate nine people. The Talitha Koum Society co-owns the home with the City of Coquitlam, which provided funding from its Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. In addition, with the support of Redemption Church of Vancouver, Talitha Koum operates a “bridge home” for some program graduates, offering subsidized rent and continuing connection and support to assist our clients as they build their careers or continue their education.

Admission Details

19 years of age or older.
Addiction (alcohol and/or drugs) is the primary diagnosis and the client has a continuing negative relationship with alcohol and/or drugs.
The client has completed the necessary detox and is drug and/or alcohol free.*
Clients with a *Suboxone prescription are accepted.
The client has been calling TK daily for the period of time stated by the Program Director to identify their readiness for our abstinence-based program.
The client has funding in place or is eligible to receive support from the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation.
The client is willing to sign a 6 month letter of commitment to our program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clothing not to bring:

Revealing, tattered and/or torn clothing. Clothing that depicts drugs, alcohol, sex, violence or gambling and clothing with offensive slogans.

Not permitted at the centre:

Computers, laptop, smartphones
Cell phones (Client can access their cell phone once they have completed primary care)
Personal stereo
Lottery tickets
Recreational reading materials
Products containing alcohol (i.e., mouthwash, aftershave, perfume, perfumed lotions, hand sanitizer etc)
Laxatives
Mood altering drugs, non-prescription medications
Sharps of any kind (scissors, penknives, straight razors, etc)

The Program Director or staff may ask to check purses, packages, pockets and rooms at any time during the program.

It is important that residents advise the admissions staff of all medications they are taking. Include the name of the medication, the dosage and frequency administered, as well as the name of the prescribing physician. Bring all prescribed medications in their original containers. During admission you will be asked to turn in all medications (prescription and non-prescription) in your possession. Replacement medications will be blister packed and kept locked in the office as per our licensing requirements. The use of unauthorized medication is prohibited.

For the first 14 days of treatment, residents will be on retreat in order to stabilize within the program and connect with peers; no phone calls will be permitted with the exception of healthcare/social support, governmental agency workers. Residents will be on the buddy system. Residents who have children less than 18 years of age will be supported to have one 15-minute phone call per week.

Our Program

Talitha Koum Homes

Admission Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Intake Assessment Form

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