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Alberta Long-Term Drug Rehab Centres

Last updated on: Wednesday, 19 August 2026

At DRS, we are committed to helping you find the best long-term residential drug rehab for your needs. Our research and quality team has reviewed numerous long-term drug rehab centers in Alberta and dedicated countless hours to curating this list through research and our thorough vetting process. The result is our selection of the 25 best long-term residential rehabs in the province, continuously updated to ensure high-quality and accurate information.

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List of Long-Term Rehabs in Alberta

Grace House Drumheller

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 Centre – Lethbridge

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

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 – Grande Prairie, AB

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

Hope Mission – Green Manor

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 Centre – Lethbridge Recovery Community

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 for Women

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

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

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 – Edwardson Place

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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McDougall 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

Enviros – Shunda Creek Recovery Centre

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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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.

“The results indicate that continuing care interventions were more likely to produce positive treatment effects when they had a longer planned duration, made more active efforts to deliver treatment to patients, and were studied more recently.”

James R. McKay, Ph.D.
James R. McKay, Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania; Treatment Research Institute; Philadelphia VAMC

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?

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