The Little House Program in Tsawwassen, that hosted recovery groups and helped those struggling with substance abuse, is wrapping up at the end of the month.
Phoenix Society, which operated Little House, put a notice on its website this week saying, “Saddened to announce, the Little House program is closing April 30.”
No other explanation was provided and instead people were referred to the City of Delta.
The 1,800-sq.-ft. house on 12th Avenue opened in 2012 and was ran previously by the Little House Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Society. It offered a counselling office and space for workshops and educational sessions.
In May 2021, that society merged with Phoenix Society out of Surrey.
According to the City of Delta, “Phoenix Society has been the operator of Little House for the last three years and has made the decision not to renew their contract and service agreement with the City of Delta, which expires at the end of the month.”
According to the City, as a result, there’s no operator to run Little House. The city is trying to ensure the continuity of recovery groups, including finding alternative space for the meetings in its civic facilities.
“We are thankful for the critical work Phoenix Society have been doing in our community to provide counselling services and operate Little House for the past several years,” said the city in a statement to the Optimist.
When Little House opened in 2012, seven recovery groups were holding a total of 15 meetings weekly. Many of those attending were family members of those who were struggling with substance use.
Editor’s note: The Optimist has reached out to Phoenix Society on multiple occasions for further comment and information, but our inquiries have gone unanswered.
