The Angels Response Team

Our bags and briefcases are packed and we are ready to meet and talk.

Our Goal:
To encourage and show the way to those at work who are suffering in silence and in hiding.

We Understand:
The fears and concerns of those in every position in the workplace about “coming out” and facing their substance problem. Each has their own particular reasons for needing safety and anonymity. We also know from experience that; ”The longer we wait the worse it gets.” There are answers, let us show you the way.

We are a very experienced group of individuals and professionals from the world of addictions and recovery and we have one very specific goal here, to provide real hope, inspiration and motivation to those in the workplace. There are safe and confidential people and places to go to for help and we can help you find them. We realize it’s all about safety and trust, and it starts here!

Our specialists range from addictions counsellors to very special and trained people who have walked the walk and understand the journey and what it takes to recover.
We are capable and comfortable connecting with anywhere from one person at a time to whole departments, branches and small or large groups. (Pssst, we love the quiet, confidential one-on-ones.)

The Angels Response Team!

Caroline MacGillivray: – Founder - Beauty Night Society
Caroline MacGillivray founded Beauty Night a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides makeovers and other wellness programs to marginalized adults and youth. Their programs provide tools for clients to increase their self esteem and find the inner strength to make positive change in their lives. Beauty Night operates in Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto and has given more than 8,000 makeovers to clients. She is in constant demand as a speaker.

Cathy Patterson-Sterling: MA, RCC Program Director – Sunshine Coast Health Centre
With her experience as an international speaker and therapist, Cathy Patterson-Sterling has helped individuals, couples and families across the world heal their relationships, develop personal empowerment, as well as find the happiness they deserve. Cathy is the author of “Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery: A Guide to Healing Relationships

Daryl Samson: M.Ed.,Cert. In Substance Abuse - The Orchard Treatment Centre
Experienced as a counsellor and current program manager at The Orchard Treatment Centre, Daryl Samson has had many successes preparing families for interventions and getting the addict into treatment. Daryl specializes in the assessment, treatment and monitoring of addictive disorders and chemical dependencies in the professional community. As a former professional soccer player with the Vancouver Whitecaps and a later career as a teaching professional, Daryl has considerable understanding of the demands faced by working professionals and their families.

David Paur: – Founder - Angels Community Support Network
David Paur founded the Angels Community Support Network in November of 2001. The original intent, which still plays a large part today, was to act as a charity support network. David Paur discovered through his twenty-plus years in recovery and change (His own resume reads: “From the Boardroom to Skid Row and Back”) people needed to find real help, quickly and close by.

Elsie Quick: – Founder - Partners in Hope Recovery Society
We like to think of Elsie Quick as the Mother Theresa of Vancouver. Coming from a world of practical experience in the field of addictions, she delivers the message of real love and hope. Creator of the 12-steps to recovery from a Christian perspective, she delivers the truth and the full value of the need for spiritual healing as the foundation of recovery. She represents the love of God like no other. We are all better off knowing her, including this writer.

Eric Patton: - BA, MDiv, CAS, CCC, RPC – Top of the World Ranch Treatment Centre
Eric is an internationally Certified Addiction Specialist in alcohol, drugs, gambling and sex addictions. He worked for over a decade in a 28 day addictions treatment centre, in the dual role of Clinical Therapist and Spiritual Issues Counsellor. His education includes a BA in person-centered psychology, a Master's degree with an emphasis in clinical counselling and several additional years of specialized graduate level counselling courses. Eric has a deep passion for working with persons on their journey in recovery and speaks of the privilege of witnessing the profound and lasting changes in many people's lives, as a result of their time in treatment.

Jim Gray: Owner - Central Alberta Recovery Centre –Tees, Alberta
Jim Gray is the proud owner of Central Alberta Treatment Centre, located at Tees, Alberta. Jim, himself a recovering alcoholic, found new reasons for living and a fierce motivation to start the center after one of his sons was in a collision with an impaired driver. His heart-felt hope is that they can help addicts to see how their actions affect so many other people’s lives and to send home better husbands, fathers and employees so that in the future another parent will not receive the kind of call he did.

John Derry: – Director – A Home Away Addiction Recovery Retreat
John is a specialist who understands addiction, has an impressive track record of success and is known for his outstanding interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. He offers a unique depth of expertise based upon his complementary proficiency in both pharmacy and addiction. His credentials which include a Master of Arts degree in addiction counseling and professional experience distinguish him as an expert in his field

M. Linda Bell: ICADC, FACATA, CCS – President and CEO of Bellwood Health Services Inc.
As the co-founder of Bellwood Health Services, Linda Bell leads an interdisciplinary team of recovery professionals who specialize in the treatment of men and women across Canada struggling with addictions. Linda has lectured and designed addiction training programs for business, industry, and health care organizations across North America. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Canadian Healthcare Manager’s, ‘Who’s Who in Healthcare Award”.

Neal Berger: MAC SPAC Executive Director – Cedars at Cobble Hill
Neal Berger is the President of Chemical Dependency Services, Inc. In this role, Neal is a lecturer, author, and has produced films on the subjects of chemical dependency and treatment. Mr. Berger has over 25 years experience in the areas of addiction treatment and employee assistance. He has provided consultation and staff development services for hospitals, treatment facilities, unions, business, industry and municipal organizations and universities.

Paul Sullivan: – Founder - Sullivan Media
Mr. Sullivan’s successes include; formerly the Western Editor of The Globe and Mail, Managing Editor of The Vancouver Sun, Editor-in-Chief of the Winnipeg Sun, host of CBC Radio's Vancouver morning show and Senior News Editor at The Journal, the highly-rated CBC-TV news program. Most recently, he successfully established Sullivan Media , a communications consultancy with corporate and non-profit clients which includes the Angles Community Support Network.

Paulette Tomasson: - ACARA Counselling and Consulting
Specializing in the field of addictions, Paulette is a registered nurse, registered clinical counselor, certified sex addiction therapist and holds a masters degree in counselling psychology. She is an internationally recognized expert in education and treatment of addictions and is highly accepted as a guest speaker. Paulette was awarded the Award of Excellence in Nursing Practice by the Registered Nurses Association of BC in 2005 for her excellent contribution to society in the field of specialized addictions.

Rosemary Keevil Fairburn: – Media Professional
Rosemary’s name may be familiar from her years hosting her own current affairs program on CFUN Radio in Vancouver. Other successes include, news reporter for CTV and managing editor of Scarlett Magazine. She is a dedicated runner having completed the New York and Malta Marathons. Rosemary is the mother of two young adult girls. She has been in recovery for drugs and alcohol since May, 2002. Her personal story is one of great loss and great triumph!

Contact: Angels Community Support Network - www.angelscommunity.com
Ph: 604.677-6565 or Email: david@angelscommunity.com

For your protection we will only discuss personal details in person and with proper identification.
At Angels we fiercely protect the anonymity of each person.
"You need to feel safe, be safe and remain safe!"