This Masters degree thesis looks at the family oriented,holistic approach used by a residential treatment centre foralcohol and other drug addictions for Canadian First Nations incentral British Columbia. Aftercare following treatment is sadlylacking in so many of the communities treatment clients return to.Treatment centre staff and community workers share the belief thatmore can be done to help clients change their lives. The researchwas designed and carried out by and for the First Nations peoplesin an effort to share experience and gather wisdom to find creativeways to meet the needs of the returning treatment clients andparticularly the needs of community workers earnestly trying tolend their assistance. Communities are often remote, isolated, lackresources and are struggling to overcome enormous obstacles.Recommendations for significant changes are made that will seegreater focus on aftercare as part of the continuum of care alongthe journey of recovery.