Photo © Courtesy of Luke 15 House, Surrey BC
Every day offers a new chance for hope in Surrey, B.C., for a group of 25 men taking brave steps toward recovery. They’re among the fortunate few who have found space at Luke 15 House, one of the most sought-after recovery centres in the province.
Founded in 1992, Luke 15 House is a registered non-profit that provides holistic support to men living with addiction. Its programming is rooted in care for the whole person, addressing social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual needs. The name comes from the 15th chapter of The Gospel of Luke, where stories are told of the “lost” who can be “found.” The organization creates a path to stability, purpose, and community for those who have long felt disconnected from all three.
At its core, Luke 15 House believes in each man’s potential to reclaim his life and take responsibility for his future. The team embraces core values of Christ-centredness, compassion, honesty, integrity, respect, stewardship, and team spirit—principles that guide the day-to-day work and shape the atmosphere of the house.
Set on a quiet residential street, the home includes space for 25 residents and common areas for meals, workshops, peer connection, and counselling. A commercial kitchen anchors the space, where nutritious meals are prepared daily, reinforcing the importance of care and consistency.
Residents often arrive carrying years of trauma, loss, and instability. Some have histories of substance use, incarceration, or homelessness. Others live with mental health challenges such as depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Many have been separated from their families or endured childhoods marked by neglect, abandonment, or abuse. The healing journey begins with being welcomed into a safe and supportive environment that offers structure, dignity, and hope.
“I came into Luke 15 House broken, drug addicted and had zero hope for the future. Today, I am able to love myself and even restore my relationship with my family. Day by day, life gets better, and I am grateful for having a new life.” —Resident Testimonial
Services include 12-step programs, life skills, and inner healing. Residents work through the lessons with prayer, coaching, counselling, and mentorship. They are taught skills, values, and, most importantly, how to make good life choices. Luke 15 restores men to dignity, reunites families, prepares men for employment, transitions men to the community, and creates an overall safer society.
Unfortunately, demand far exceeds capacity. According to Executive Director Nigel Vincent, the centre must turn away at least 10 men daily who are in urgent need of support. Even for those who complete the program, the transition to independent living is often hindered by a shortage of second-stage housing and community reintegration supports.
Nigel’s vision is to open a second recovery home in North Surrey, offering men a safe next step in their journey. But like many grassroots initiatives, the dream faces hurdles: zoning approvals, funding gaps, and lengthy delays in system response.
Now, more than ever, Luke 15 House needs community support. Whether through volunteering, donating, or advocating for increased recovery resources in Metro Vancouver, your support can help extend the life-changing impact of this vital program.
Let your local authorities know that you support the mission of Luke 15 House and want to see the expansion of their services in Metro Vancouver.
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Founded in 1992, Luke 15 House is a non-profit B.C. Christian Charity that provides holistic support for men recovering from addiction, by meeting social, mental, emotional, physical, environmental and spiritual needs.