Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Hope (Conservative Party), recently issued a public statement recognizing and thanking the Chilliwack Alano Club for its long-term service to the community.
In his December 10, 2025, statement, MP Strahl described the Alano Club as a “vital resource” that has supported people in recovery for more than 40 years.
What Is the Chilliwack Alano Club?
The Chilliwack Alano Club is a non-profit society that offers a safe, supportive, and social place for people who are working to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. It serves as a key gathering spot for the recovery community in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
For over four decades, the club has been a steady source of support, welcoming thousands of visits each month from people committed to sober, clean living. Its core purpose is to back the recovery community by providing a central location for meetings and sober social events.
How the Alano Club Supports the Community
The main way the Chilliwack Alano Club helps the community is by offering a physical space for a range of 12-step programs. These programs play a major role in helping many people start and maintain a life in recovery.
- Meeting hub: The club hosts a full schedule of free meetings, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Al-Anon (for family members and friends of people with alcohol addiction). Current information shows they hold around 90 meetings each month.
- Safe, sober environment: The club provides an alcohol- and drug-free space where people in recovery can gather, socialize, and build connections without the pressures that can come with places where substances are used. This kind of sober support network is key for long-term recovery.
- Community and fellowship: Along with formal meetings, the club builds a sense of community through events like holiday meals and bingo nights. These activities give people a way to enjoy social time while staying sober.
- Zero-cost access: The 12-step meetings held at the club are free to attend. This helps remove financial barriers so anyone who needs support can take part.
The club is working to increase awareness of its services so it can secure more funding and community backing, which would allow it to support even more people on their recovery journey.
🔗 Helpful Links and Contact Information
If you or someone you care about needs support, here are some helpful contacts connected to the Chilliwack Alano Club:
- Chilliwack Alano Club Address:
- 46035 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 2T9
- Chilliwack Alano Club Phone:
- (604) 792-9099
- Fraser Health Pathways Listing (Social Support Group):
- Lists the Alano Club as a resource for people seeking an alcohol- and drug-free environment.
- Chilliwack AA Meetings List:
- Provides the full schedule of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held at the Alano Club.
