Calgary, Alberta
Alcove Addiction Recovery for Women
Alcove Recovery provides a 12-week residential program for women over 18 years of age experiencing co-occurring issues, including addiction, mental health distress and a history of abuse. Alcove is the only recovery residence in Calgary that allows mothers and children to remain together during the recovery process.
It is a highly structured, intensive program providing a safe, home life setting in the community. The program uses a holistic approach and is both trauma-informed and gender-specific. The person attending must be sober and abstain from gambling for a least five days before admission. Please call their number or visit their website for more information. Application to this program is made online. They also offer:
Individual and Family Programs
Online Treatment Programs
This Programs Coordinates
Calgary, AB
T2T 2M6
Phone number:
(403) 984-2707
Website:
www.alcoverecovery.ca
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Dream Center
For Men:
They offer walk-in interviews every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Or applications can be made using the form on their website. The center delivers a faith-based seven-week program for men with individual and group counselling, relapse prevention, and various other resources. They also offer participants to continue living at the Calgary Dream Centre under their Transitional Housing Program, to strengthen their recovery.
For Women
The Women’s Recovery Program is unavailable at this writing (June 2023). If you are interested in being notified of their new program start date, they recommend signing up to receive email updates. They also offer a Supportive Long-Term Housing Program. It provides a supportive home environment for women who want to further their recovery after completing a treatment program.
This Programs Coordinates
Calgary, AB
T2G 0A4
(403) 243-5598 Website:
calgarydreamcentre.com
Lethbridge Alberta
Southern Alcare Manor
Southern Alcare Manor (SAM) offers a client-centred, abstinence-based recovery treatment program. It is a residential setting and is a 16-week program.
The program includes life skills and addictions counselling, information sessions, group interaction, and therapy. The centre assists clients in gaining employment or upgrading their education. They expect the clients to actively participate in Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous and other community-based recovery groups.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be alcohol and drug-free for at least five (5) days before admission.
This Programs Coordinates
Lethbridge, AB
T1J 2H1
Phone number:
(403) 328-0955
Website:
southernalcaremanor.ca
Grane Prairie, Alberta
Rising Above
Rising Above is an abstinence-based treatment facility in Grande Prairie, Alberta, offering a faith-based 6-Month Residential Treatment program for men and women. This program helps to address a wide range of issues. Substance abuse is the most common, but the program also addresses the following:
- anger issues,
- patterns of homelessness and criminal behaviour,
- deep-rooted shame, anxiety, and any other emotion a person may struggle with.
Throughout the 6-month program, individuals can build coping skills, strengthen resiliency, and gain knowledge and practical tools in the Life-Skills classes. They also have a safe space to work on deep-rooted issues.
Applicants must have a 7-day clean time, a successful application and an interview process. Drug and breathalyzer tests are given upon admission.
This Programs Coordinates
Address:
11007 106 street
Grande Prairie, Alberta
T8V 2Z3
Phone number:
(780) 533-3025
Website:
risingabovegp.com
Poundmaker’s Lodge
Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres, is an Indigenous addiction treatment centre near Edmonton. Although the program emphasizes Indigenous culture and spirituality, its principles are inclusive and applicable to individuals from all cultures, traditions, and belief systems. They welcome clients from diverse backgrounds. They have five detox beds.
This centre offers three distinct programs:
- a 42 Day – Residential Treatment Program for adults 18 years and up,
- a 90 Day – Young Adult Residential Treatment Program for young adults between 18 and 24, and
- the Iskwew Healing Lodge, an aftercare facility for women.
This Programs Coordinates
Address:
25108 Poundmaker Road,
St. Albert, Alberta,
T8T 2A2
Phone number:
(780) 458-1884 1-866-458-1884
Website:
poundmakerslodge.ca
Recovery Acres
Phase one is a 42-day residential treatment program. During this phase, clients engage in daily chores and have continuous access to 24-hour counselling. This structured environment allows individuals to progress in stability and gradually reintegrate into the community, thereby minimizing the likelyhood of relapse.
Clients are introduced to the Twelve Step Model of Recovery and developing coping mechanisms for relapse prevention. The facility delivers one-on-one counselling and group discussions (counsellor facilitated). They expect regular attendance at AA, NA, CA, CMA, etc.
Phase Two Residential Treatment:
Following the initial 42 days of treatment, a client has successfully completed Phase One. They may choose to progress to Phase Two. In Phase Two, clients must secure full-time employment or return to work if they are already employed. During this stage, clients must actively participate in their recovery journey. It includes continued engagement in in-house programs, counselling, and attendance at 12-step recovery meetings within the community and fulfilling the Phase I objectives.
Phase Three Residential Recovery:
Recovery Acres owns additional residences near the 1835 House. These accommodations are for individuals who have successfully completed phases one and two of treatment but do not feel ready to live independently. Clients participating in Phase Three Treatment must maintain stable full-time employment, consistently engage in in-house programs, attend 12-step recovery meetings in the community.
This Programs Coordinates
Address:
1835 – 27th Avenue SW
Calgary , Alberta
T2T 1H2
Phone number:
403-245-1196
Website:
recoveryacres.org
