Fresh Start Recovery Centre’s treatment program recognizes addiction as a chronic brain disorder. Treatment can help facilitate a life of recovery, empowering individuals to live healthy and productive lives, free from the effects of addiction.

We employ an interdisciplinary approach to treating addiction specifically based on an individual’s needs. Fresh Start Recovery aligns with the philosophy that recovery is a process of restoring an individual’s sense of belonging through the re-connection to self, others, and community. While utilizing a comprehensive goal-setting strategy, building resiliency through the development and exploration of interpersonal relationships, spirituality, education, employment, housing, culture, and a further introspective look at oneself. This approach is enhanced through recreational and therapeutic activities conducted in an atmosphere conducive to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth. Our peer support model runs in unison with our treatment model of integrated chronic care, a base derived from the 12 Step abstinence model of recovery and is underpinned by a biopsychosocial-spiritual model of therapy.

Fresh Start Recovery Centre is a nationally recognized organization and is seen as a leader in the addictions sector. Established in 1992 and now with locations in both Calgary and Lethbridge, we have continued to provide solutions that recover lives by housing, treating, and supporting individuals affected by addiction.

Our staffing model is exceptionally diverse and eclectic in nature. We have approximately 300 years of combined lived experience amongst our employees. Giving us the ability to bring forth an effective empirically based approach to treatment, reinforced with varying degrees of academic recognition. Our staff is integral to the success of Fresh Start and each and every person we serve. Our insight, compassion and understanding of addiction and recovery allows us to not only offer our clients a home, but also make them part of our Recovery Community.

MISSION:

“Fresh Start is recovering lives by Housing, Treating and Supporting people affected by addiction”

VISION:

“Every Individual – Recovery for Life”

If youre struggling with addiction, you've come to the right place.

We know it may not feel like it right now, but trust us—change can start right here. Since 1992, Fresh Start has been helping individuals and family members recover from addiction, find the courage to change and learn to use the tools they need to live happy productive lives in recovery.

You can find out more about our programs and our centre here on our website. When you’re ready to make the decision that can save your life, or the life of a person you care about, contact us at 403-387-6266. We are staffed 24/7.

Fresh Start Recovery Centre is accredited with commendation through Accreditation Canada, having been peer-reviewed and found to meet the highest level of consistent quality-of-care and protocol in dealing with those we serve.

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Providing a long-term treatment solution uncovering hope and healing through a 90 day intensive program.

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Offering families and friends the support and recovery tools needed to help their loved ones and themselves.

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A momentous occasion deserves something truly unique.

For our 15th annual 12-stop ride for recovery, we are raffling off this brand new 120th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special. Splashed in their first-ever Heirloom Red paint scheme. This blacked-out factory-custom bagger is #51 of 1600 in the entire world. You can cruise or shred the highway Powered by a 114 cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight.

Your ticket to ride is only a click away.

Only 6500 tickets are available.

The lucky owner of this brand-new Harley Davidson will be drawn on August 26th at the close of Alberta’s greatest ride. This is our 15th year, and for the first time, we will launch our 12-stop Ride for Recovery from both Lethbridge and Calgary, coming together along the way. The day includes meals, swag, extraordinary experiences, and miles of great riding! A day of memories and friendships made.

Wait, there’s more… We are also offering a 50/50 draw alongside the Bike raffle. Here’s Your chance to win this incredible Bike or pockets full of cash, even both if your luck holds out…

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Check back on our website to find out more about Alberta’s greatest ride.

Click the videos below to take a tour of our Calgary and Lethbridge houses.

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Calgary Stampeders vs The Roughriders
June 24
Stampede Barbeque
July 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
12 Stop Ride for Recovery
August 26

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