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.
A Residential Recovery Environment Where Change Is Lived
SAM’s recovery program goes beyond short-term detox or stabilization. Residents live on site in a therapeutic living setting where daily routine, group engagement, and shared responsibilities form the backdrop of recovery. This environment helps individuals gradually replace addiction-driven habits with healthier structures, coping skills, and social routines that reflect everyday life.
A Program Built on Abstinence and Personal Growth
The core recovery experience at Southern Alcare Manor is rooted in complete abstinence from all non-prescribed substances, supported by weekly one-on-one sessions with mental health professionals and extensive group exercises. The program’s pillars include mental health support, transitional planning, and community reintegration, helping residents repair relationships, assess coping patterns, and prepare for life beyond the residence.
Longer-Term Support and Transitional Planning
SAM emphasizes long-term recovery engagement. The standard program spans approximately three months, with options to extend stay and transition into continued support housing for up to a year. Throughout this period, residents work with recovery coaches and therapists to set goals, reconnect with work or education, and develop life plans that foster independence and resilience.
A Supportive Community Focused on Life Beyond Addiction
Southern Alcare Manor suits adults who are ready for a committed residential experience where recovery is integrated into everyday living. By combining structured environment, clinical support, and personal transition planning, SAM offers a path toward sustained sobriety, renewed purpose, and healthier life patterns that extend into the future.
