RASS (Richmond Addiction Services Society) is a non-profit organization focused on addiction prevention and education. We provide health promotion, prevention and early intervention services for children, youth, and families.

RASS accomplishes this by fostering resilience, enhancing life skills, building connection through meaningful activities and resources to prevent the early onset of addiction and mental health challenges, support ongoing recovery and minimize the impacts on individuals and families. Our services are offered using an evidence-based, person centered and trauma-informed process.

Services are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Serbo-Croatian, depending on the program.

Mission and Vision

At RASS, our philosophy regarding prevention is all about relationships; our relationship with ourselves, each other, and our environment.

Learn more about our core values

Our Staff

We have a tight-knit team of staff who are empathetic, knowledgeable, and passionate about serving the community.

Come and meet the faces of RASS

Our Board of Directors

Our agency is supported by a dedicated board of directors. They operate behind the scenes but are no less important to the integrity of the organization.

Meet the board members

Resources

RASS has strong connections to other programs and organizations in the community of Richmond. We strive to cultivate strong relationships both in our clients and with other community partners and see value in sharing the resources they have to offer.

See the resources

Funders and Donors

RASS is able to bring innovative programs to the people of Richmond thanks to generous individuals, companies, agencies, and organizations. We would like to express our gratitude and acknowledge the contributions they have made to our programs.

Learn about our funders

Annual Reports

Peruse through the RASS annual reports which we share with members and the public once a year in conjunction with our annual general meetings (AGM).

View our annual reports

We at RASS would like to acknowledge that we are honored to work on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Semiahmoo, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Kwantlen, Stz’uminus, and šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam) territories. We are grateful for the opportunity to promote holistic wellness in alignment with the values of Coast Salish Peoples and are committed to navigating the world of prevention with an open mind and an open heart.
RASS (Richmond Addiction Services Society) adheres to the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (FOIPPA). Member in good standing: