I'm Rees Cahén, THE RECOVERY FACILITATOR AND I'll get you, or your loved one to their next best place.

THE MISSIONI help people with concurrent disorders [addiction/mental health] who need recovery but can't bridge the gap between asking for help, and actually getting it, especially when commitments keep changing & service providers are unavailable.I provide strategic yet simple a-to-b solutions, locating, connecting, getting you / your loved one safely to the next best place be it hospital, detox, treatment etc.

ABOUT MEFrom my own hard-won experience managing concurrent challenges, The Recovery Facilitator was created to bridge a simple but critical gap of facilitating the inevitable, yet temporary, windows of readiness.I've navigated every scenario: overdoses, shelters, detoxes, hospitals, psych wards, drunk tanks, meetings, relapse & worse.Simultaneously I have lived in 7 countries, conducted sucessful business in multiple sectors, volunteer and outreach.I’m highly adaptable and can provide solutions during shifting situations (3am Sunday Morning) where other systems can't.

SERVICESLocating/Connecting
Can locate and authentically connect with loved ones.Strategic Transportation
to and from hospitals, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric wards, shelters, and treatment programs within the crucial windows of readiness.Bureaucracy Navigation
I help streamline access to essential services via strategic advocacy.Flexible & Responsive Support
I adapt quickly when plans change or new challenges arise.
International & Sliding Scale
Available for local, inter-provincial, and international needs with flexible, fair pricing based on situation.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
As a 'Recovery Facilitator' I am a solo operator offering practical transportation and navigation support based on real-world experience.I am not a licensed therapist, counsellor, medical professional, or crisis intervention service.
I do not provide clinical care, therapy, or medical advice. In any emergency, I will immediately call 911 and ensure safety is the priority. I will never put myself or anyone else in harms way.
My role is strictly to provide safe, flexible recovery facilitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

I provide safe, flexible transportation and practical navigation support for people dealing with concurrent mental health and substance use challenges. This includes getting someone to hospitals, detox, treatment centres, psych wards, shelters, or other next-step places — especially when plans keep changing and regular systems can’t respond quickly enough.

Families and individuals who need practical help bridging the gap between asking for help and actually getting there. It’s particularly useful when the person is unstable, commitments shift, or multiple agencies are involved and coordination has broken down.

No. I am a solo operator offering practical recovery facilitation based on lived experience. I do not provide clinical care, therapy, medical advice, or crisis intervention. In any emergency I will call 911. Safety always comes first.

Local work is centred on Vancouver Island and BC, but the service is designed for inter-provincial and international situations when logistics allow. Reach out and we can assess what’s realistic for the specific case.

Fees are adjusted according to the actual situation and ability to pay. The priority is keeping the service accessible rather than pricing people out when they need it most. We discuss this openly and find a workable amount.

That’s one of the most common (and hardest) parts of these situations — and exactly where this service is built to help. I stay flexible and adapt so the person still gets where they need to go safely.

No.

In so far that smoking weed vs crack is progress.

Good question.

I don't have one. I just keep getting back up.

Use the contact form or email link on this site. Share as much as you’re comfortable with about the situation, location, and timeline. We’ll talk through what’s needed and whether I’m the right fit.

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