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Grace House in Drumheller, Alberta is a residential recovery home that provides a structured, long-term recovery environment for adult men struggling with addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. Operated by the Drumheller Society for Recovery since 1990, Grace House focuses on helping individuals reintegrate into family and community life through accountability, routine, and personal engagement.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
Drumheller, AB
Key details about Grace House Drumheller
How long is treatment?
90 days
Does Grace House Drumheller have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 7 days sober
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
12 men
Fresh Start Recovery – Lethbridge is a co-ed addiction recovery centre near Lethbridge, Alberta that blends structured residential care with community-centred support and long-term engagement. Part of the Fresh Start Recovery network serving Alberta since 1992, the Lethbridge site expands on decades of experience by integrating peer support, individual counselling, and holistic recovery routines in a setting recognized for healing and personal growth.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Lethbridge, AB
Key details about Fresh Start Recovery Center
How much does Fresh Start Recovery Center cost?
Free of charge (for residents with Alberta Health care)
How long is treatment?
90 days
Does Fresh Start Recovery Center have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Fresh Start Recovery Center?
Bruce Holstead, CCS-AC, CCAC | Executive Director
Brennan Romanovitch, CCAC | Interim Director of Operations
Anise-Marie Fast, BHSc, CCS-AC | Program Manager
Hayley Schandor, BHSc, CCAC | Program Manager
What is their capacity?
23 people
Simon House Recovery Centre is a well-established, nonprofit residential addiction recovery program in Calgary, Alberta that supports men on their journey out of substance use and toward long-term recovery. Founded in 1982, the centre has evolved into a licensed residential treatment environment where structured engagement, community belonging, and personal transformation are central to the recovery experience.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Calgary, AB
Key details about Simon House Recovery Centre
How much does Simon House Recovery Centre cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
12 weeks
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Simon House Recovery Centre?
Holly Tait | Clinical Psychologist
Rising Above Ministries is a faith-based residential addiction recovery program located in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Operated as a registered Canadian charity, the centre offers an extended 6-month Christian residential treatment program designed to help adults break free from addiction and other self-defeating patterns by addressing the behaviour alongside the deeper pain, trauma, and life challenges that fuel it.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
People Served
- Christian
- Co-Ed
- Men
- Women
Trust Factors
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Grande Prairie, AB
Key details about Rising Above
How much does Rising Above cost?
Program: $500 per month
One-time damage deposit: $350
How long is treatment?
6 months
Does Rising Above typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Rising Above have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 7 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes (men and women separated for sleeping)
Can I bring my cellphone?
Yes, you can bring your phone, but there are rules in regard to it that must be followed.
What is their capacity?
19 men at main facility, 14 women at off-site residential homes
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Hope Mission’s Breakout Recovery Program is a men’s residential addiction recovery program in Edmonton, Alberta, offering a faith-based, long-term pathway out of active substance use and toward renewed purpose. Operated by Hope Mission, one of Alberta’s oldest Christian social care agencies, Breakout combines structured community living with spiritual grounding and personal development to help men move beyond addiction and rebuild stability and hope.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
People Served
- Christian
- Men
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Edmonton, AB
Key details about Men’s Breakout Recovery Program
How long is treatment?
12 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Teen Challenge Canada, Alberta Men's Centre is a faith-based, long-term residential addiction recovery organization in Priddis, Alberta, offering comprehensive 12-month in-residence programs for adults 18 years and older struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Operating centres across Canada, including locations in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, Teen Challenge Canada supports individuals in moving beyond substance dependence toward sustained sobriety and life renewal.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
People Served
- Christian
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Priddis, AB
Key details about TC Alberta Men's Centre
How long is treatment?
12 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Our House Addiction Recovery Centre is a nonprofit residential addiction recovery program in Edmonton, Alberta that offers one of Canada’s few year-long residential recovery pathways for adult men (18+). Founded in the mid-1980s and grounded in a mission of hope and transformation, the centre provides a structured environment where long-term recovery from substance use and related challenges can unfold with depth and continuity.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Edmonton, AB
Key details about Our House Addiction Recovery Centre
How much does Our House Addiction Recovery Centre cost?
Free of charge
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:30pm
How long is treatment?
10 to 13 months
Does Our House Addiction Recovery Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Does Our House Addiction Recovery Centre have a gym or other amenities?
There is a weight room. Also, clients can play street hockey and volleyball on the 3-acre site. They can also participate in a variety of off-site activities such as paintball, go-carting, theatre, golfing, camping and water park excursions.
What professional/medical staff work at Our House Addiction Recovery Centre?
Payton Lundquist, Registered Psychologist
What is their capacity?
30 men
Fresh Start Recovery – Lethbridge Recovery Community is a residential addiction recovery program serving men in Lethbridge, Alberta. Part of the Fresh Start Recovery network that has been supporting individuals and families in Alberta since 1992, this location combines structured residential care, peer support, and community connection to help people navigate the early stages of recovery and build foundations for lasting change.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Lethbridge, AB
Key details about Fresh Start Recovery Center
How much does Fresh Start Recovery Center cost?
Free of charge (for residents with Alberta Health care)
How long is treatment?
90 days
Does Fresh Start Recovery Center have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Fresh Start Recovery Center?
Bruce Holstead, CCS-AC, CCAC | Executive Director
Brennan Romanovitch, CCAC | Interim Director of Operations
Anise-Marie Fast, BHSc, CCS-AC | Program Manager
Hayley Schandor, BHSc, CCAC | Program Manager
What is their capacity?
50 men
Alcove Addiction Recovery Centre for Women is a long-term, residential recovery environment in Calgary, Alberta dedicated to helping women break the cycle of addiction, trauma, and mental health distress. Operating as a registered charity, Alcove has been a safe haven for women, including those with young children, since the early 1970s, providing support in a home-like setting where personal restoration and resilience can grow.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Coach/Recovery Coach
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Family Services
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Family Programs
- Pregnant Women
- Women
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Calgary, AB
Key details about Alcove Addiction Recovery for Women
How long is treatment?
12 weeks
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
The 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre in Cold Lake, Alberta is a live-in addiction recovery program exclusively for self-identified women, operated by the Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD). This residential facility focuses on supporting women with problematic substance use, with priority given to women who are pregnant or at risk of becoming pregnant, helping them develop healthier lifestyles and long-term recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Gender-Specific
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Pregnant Women
- Women
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Cold Lake, AB
Key details about The 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre
How much does The 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
42 days
Does The 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What is their capacity?
9 women
Southern Alcare Manor (commonly known as SAM) is a long-term, residential recovery residence in Lethbridge, Alberta that supports adults seeking to overcome alcohol and drug addiction through an abstinence-based, therapeutic recovery experience. As a registered charitable agency serving both men and women, SAM provides a structured living environment designed to help residents build the foundation for lasting sobriety and restored life functioning.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counselling
People Served
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Lethbridge, AB
Key details about Southern Alcare Manor
How much does Southern Alcare Manor cost?
Free of charge (for residents with Alberta Health care)
How long is treatment?
3 months
Can I have a private room?
There are 11 double rooms and 3 single rooms that become available as residents mature in the program.
Does Southern Alcare Manor have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Southern Alcare Manor?
Psychologist, medical practitioners, therapists and addiction counsellors
What is their capacity?
25 people
Adeara Recovery Centre is a long-term, faith-based residential recovery program for women (including those with children) located in Edmonton, Alberta. One of the few centres in Canada offering extended, year-long addiction recovery specifically tailored to women and families, Adeara integrates spiritual support with practical life rebuilding in a stable, community-oriented setting.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Christian
- Women
Trust Factors
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Edmonton, AB
Key details about Adeara Recovery Centre
How long is treatment?
12 months or more
Does Adeara Recovery Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes, 3 to 6 months
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
Kapown Rehabilitation Centre is a long-standing, holistic residential addiction recovery program located on the shores of Buffalo Bay in Grouard, Alberta. Serving adults of all backgrounds, the centre combines culturally grounded support with evidence-based practices to help individuals address substance use challenges and related life-controlling issues within a structured and supportive environment.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Grouard, AB
Key details about Kapown Rehabilitation Centre
How long is treatment?
Residential program: 56 days
Outpatient program: 42 days
2nd stage program (sober living): 6 months
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
32 people
Sunrise Healing Lodge in Calgary, Alberta, is a long-established Indigenous-led addiction treatment provider offering culturally grounded recovery programs designed to help adults break free from alcohol, drug, and behavioural addictions. This licensed agency has been providing treatment since the 1970s and integrates Indigenous cultural teachings with proven recovery practices to create a supportive environment for lasting change.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Calgary, AB
Key details about Sunrise Healing Lodge
How long is treatment?
14 weeks
Does Sunrise Healing Lodge typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Sunrise Healing Lodge have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 3 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Sunrise Healing Lodge?
Jodie Uzelman, BSW, RSW | Director of Operations
Jennifer Leggett, RSW | Director of Inpatient Services
Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Center near Edmonton is an Indigenous-focused residential addiction treatment program open to clients from all backgrounds. Fully funded by the Alberta Government, the center offers both 42-day and 90-day treatment options for adults and young adults seeking culturally rooted long-term recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
- Pregnant Women
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Sturgeon County, AB
Key details about Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre
How much does Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre cost?
Free of charge (for residents with Alberta Health care)
How long is treatment?
Adult program: 42 days
Young adult program (18 to 24): 90 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Does Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is a gymnasium and an exercise room.
What professional/medical staff work at Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre?
Darlene Marchuk, MSW | Clinical Director
Eknoor Kaur, LPN
Red Deer Dream Centre is a residential addiction recovery program in Red Deer, Alberta committed to helping adult men pursue freedom from drug and alcohol addiction within a supportive, principled environment. As a nonprofit recovery organization, the centre focuses on restoring dignity, supporting personal growth, and helping individuals work toward lasting recovery and renewed purpose.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Christian
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Red Deer, AB
Key details about Red Deer Dream Centre
How much does Red Deer Dream Centre cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
4 to 12 months
Does Red Deer Dream Centre have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, phones, laptops of other media playing devices are locked up upon entry and available towards the end of the client's program.
Does Red Deer Dream Centre have a gym or other amenities?
Yes, there is an exercise space.
Thorpe Recovery Centre is a long-standing non-profit residential addiction treatment facility located on a rural campus in Blackfoot, Alberta, about 10 km west of Lloydminster. Founded in 1975 and named for prominent community advocate Walter A. “Slim” Thorpe, the centre offers holistic, peer-focused care for adults 18 years and older seeking freedom from chemical and process addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, and disordered eating.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Family Programs
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by Alberta Health Services Addiction & Mental Health
- Funded by Saskatchewan Health Authority
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Blackfoot, AB
Key details about Thorpe Recovery Centre
How long is treatment?
42 days
Does Thorpe Recovery Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes, sometimes
Does Thorpe Recovery Centre have a detox on-site?
Yes
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Thorpe Recovery Centre?
Vera Koster, BA, CCAC, CCRC, ACTA | Clinical Director
What is their capacity?
84 people
Opportunity Home is a provincially licensed, men-only residential addiction recovery program located in Drayton Valley, Alberta. Operating as a private, nonprofit organization, the centre offers a structured recovery environment where adult men committed to overcoming substance use challenges can pursue personal, emotional, and spiritual growth in a safe and supportive setting.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Drayton Valley, AB
Key details about Opportunity Home
How long is treatment?
90 days
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
10 men
Mark Amy Treatment Centre is a 14-bed, residential addiction recovery program located in a rural setting about 25 minutes south of Fort McMurray within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Operated by Wood Buffalo Wellness Society, this long-standing facility offers adults a structured, immersive treatment experience that blends cultural reconnection, therapeutic support, and personal growth to foster lasting recovery from substance use and behavioural addictions.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Fort McMurray, AB
Key details about Mark Amy Treatment Centre
How long is treatment?
56 days
Does Mark Amy Treatment Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Mark Amy Treatment Centre have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 7 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Mark Amy Treatment Centre?
Shavel Yapp-Edwards, AS & BS in Family Life Education and Social Work
What is their capacity?
14 people
Hope Mission’s Wellspring Recovery Program is a long-term, faith-based residential recovery program for women in Edmonton, Alberta. Offered by one of Alberta’s oldest and most established Christian social care agencies, Wellspring provides a safe, structured environment where women can address the deepest roots of addiction and begin rebuilding their lives.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
People Served
- Christian
- Women
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Edmonton, AB
Key details about Women’s Wellspring Recovery Program
How long is treatment?
12 months
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
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Call 1-877-254-3348McDougall House is a residential, women-only addiction recovery program in Edmonton, Alberta that provides extended, abstinence-based support within a home-like setting. One of the province's long-standing second-stage recovery residences, McDougall House builds on more than 50 years of helping women transition from short-term treatment into ongoing recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Women
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Edmonton, AB
Key details about McDougall House
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at McDougall House?
Norma Collingwood, CAC
What is their capacity?
12 women
Shunda Creek Recovery Centre is a provincially funded, wilderness-based addiction and mental health recovery program for young adult men aged roughly 18–26, located west of Rocky Mountain House in central Alberta. Operated by the nonprofit Enviros Social Services in partnership with Alberta Health Services, the program blends structured addiction support with immersive outdoor experience as a core part of recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Funded by Alberta Health Services Addiction & Mental Health
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Nordegg, AB
Key details about Shunda Creek Recovery Centre
How much does Shunda Creek Recovery Centre cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
90 days
Does Shunda Creek Recovery Centre have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 5 days sober
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
18 men
Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre (BIMRC) is a residential addiction recovery program near Bonnyville, Alberta that integrates a holistic healing philosophy with cultural tradition and community support. Set on the peaceful shores of Moose Lake, the centre provides a structured recovery pathway where individuals can step away from everyday pressures and engage deeply with their healing process.
Rehab Settings
- Meetings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Bonnyville, AB
Key details about Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre
How long is treatment?
42 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre?
Curtis Isley, BA, Indigenous Social Work | Counsellor
Calgary Dream Centre is a registered charitable organization in Calgary, Alberta that offers residential recovery programs, supportive housing, and community-centred engagement for people navigating addiction, homelessness, and despair. The centre blends innovative recovery approaches with compassion and long-term support, helping individuals reclaim dignity and build lives of purpose and stability.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Calgary, AB
Key details about Calgary Dream Centre
How long is treatment?
90 days
Does Calgary Dream Centre have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 5 days sober
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Fresh Start Recovery is a long-standing addiction recovery organization serving men in Calgary, Alberta. For over three decades, it has provided a combination of residential treatment, supportive housing, outreach, and community-based support designed to help people affected by addiction rebuild stability, reconnect with relationships, and regain a sense of purpose. Fresh Start’s work emphasizes compassionate engagement, community connection, and long-term recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Calgary, AB
Key details about Fresh Start Recovery Center
How much does Fresh Start Recovery Center cost?
Free of charge (for residents with Alberta Health care)
How long is treatment?
90 days
Does Fresh Start Recovery Center have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Fresh Start Recovery Center?
Bruce Holstead, CCS-AC, CCAC | Executive Director
Brennan Romanovitch, CCAC | Interim Director of Operations
Anise-Marie Fast, BHSc, CCS-AC | Program Manager
Hayley Schandor, BHSc, CCAC | Program Manager
What is their capacity?
50 men
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Frequently Asked Questions
Long-term residential treatment is typically the right fit for people with moderate to severe substance use disorders, particularly those whose home environment doesn't support recovery, who have concurrent mental health conditions needing daily clinical attention, or who need sustained structure to build the stability that early recovery requires. Living at the treatment facility removes the environmental triggers and daily stressors that make staying sober so difficult in the outside world, giving the person concentrated time and therapeutic support to do the deeper work that lasting recovery depends on.
For people with more severe or long-standing addiction, longer residential treatment allows more time to stabilise, address concurrent mental health conditions, build genuine coping skills, and prepare for re-entry into daily life rather than just getting through the acute phase. Short-term programmes can work well for the right person, but for those with complex presentations, multiple prior treatment episodes, or environments that don't support recovery, a longer stay provides the sustained structure and therapeutic depth that lasting change actually requires.
Multiple shorter treatment episodes without sustained recovery is one of the clearest clinical indicators that a longer programme is warranted. It's not a sign of failure; it's a signal that the intensity and duration of treatment hasn't yet matched the complexity of what the person is dealing with. Long-term residential treatment provides extended time away from the environment that drives substance use, more opportunity for the brain to recover, and enough clinical depth to properly address concurrent mental health conditions and the deeper patterns that shorter stays rarely have time to reach. A Canadian survey found that 83% of people who had been through residential treatment rated it as very important to their recovery.
Long-term residential programmes, typically three months to a year or more, follow a structured daily schedule that combines individual counselling, group therapy, life skills workshops, and peer community time. The early weeks focus on stabilisation and building trust; as the programme progresses, the work shifts toward deeper therapeutic exploration, relapse prevention planning, and preparing for independent life. Structure itself is a core part of the treatment: regular sleep, mealtimes, and programming restore the daily rhythms that substance use disrupts, and peer relationships built over months become one of the most lasting resources people take out of treatment
Professional Perspective
One of the most well-supported findings in addiction research is that the amount of time a person stays engaged in treatment has a direct relationship with how well they do afterward. This has been demonstrated across substances, across treatment settings, and across decades of clinical study. People who remain in some form of structured care for longer periods are consistently more likely to reduce their substance use, avoid relapse, and regain stability in their employment, relationships, and overall functioning.
Despite this, much of the treatment system still operates on short timelines. Many publicly funded and insurance-driven programs are built around 28- or 30-day stays, a model shaped more by cost containment than by what the clinical evidence actually supports. The disconnect between what research shows and what most people are offered when they enter treatment is one of the more important gaps for anyone evaluating their options to understand. A 20-year review of continuing care studies conducted through the University of Pennsylvania examined what actually makes the difference in sustaining recovery after an initial phase of treatment, and found that duration was one of the clearest predictors of success.
What This Means
The research is clear that treatment programs with a longer planned duration produce better results because recovery involves real behavioral and neurological change that doesn’t happen on a fixed schedule. Equally important, the most effective programs don’t just keep the door open longer; they actively reach out to keep people engaged, rather than waiting for patients to show up on their own. For anyone currently looking for a treatment program, these findings suggest two practical questions worth asking: how long does the program’s care plan actually extend, and what does the facility do to keep people connected to support after the initial phase ends?












































































































