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Fresh Start has never given up on me, so I will never give up on myself. I have the skills and the power to do anything I put my mind to.
– Andrew M.
About Fresh Start
Reach out. We are here to help.
Fresh Start treatment follows the disease concept; We see addiction as an illness that is progressive, and often fatal if untreated. The good news is that with treatment and a program of recovery, people that struggle with addiction can and do live healthy, happy and productive lives. Our goal is to send parents back to their kids, sons and daughters back to their families, and to restore people back into community.
With our intensive treatment program and solid community support, we see that this is reality. We see the lives restored and the families who have been brought together through recovery. Our nationally recognized treatment program offers an individual approach to recovering. There is no one size fits all treatment.
We offer a 14-16 week program with one on one counselling, group facilitated healing, Ron Jarrett with Mission Fitness physical training, balanced nutritional meals and an opportunity to build a strong foundation of recovery.
THE HOUSE – Calgary Location
Fresh Start’s Calgary location is a 50-bed long term recovery addiction treatment centre for men. Fresh Start South location is a 24-bed long term addiction treatment centre for both men and women. We base our program on the 12 steps model and the Family Systems Method. We provide a comfortable environment where men, women and families can get the support they need and learn to live healthy, rewarding and fulfilling lives in recovery.
The House (Calgary)features:
- 26 client rooms
- Group and individual counseling rooms
- Meditation room
- Gymnasium
- Dining hall
- Three hot meals
- Weight room
- Games room
- Movie theatre
- Wellness Clinic
- Laundry room
- Clothing donation room
- Proximity to major transit routes
- Wheelchair accessible
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Government of Alberta supports Recovery Oriented Systems of Care and Recovery-Oriented Communities of Care which include addiction treatment and post-treatment housing. Their goal is to create lasting Recovery in Alberta for individuals, families, and entire communities promoting the fact that Recovery is Real, Attainable, and Sustainable. All Albertans can experience the positive and healing effects of Recovery Capital. For more information please visit their website https://www.alberta.ca/addiction-mental-health.aspx
Ron Jarrett, owner of Mission Fitness is what a committed and helpful community partner is all about. He trains the clients in the house weekly and believes that true strength and progress can only be made from a solid foundation. That foundation includes alignment, mobility and stability, and must address any muscular imbalances, weaknesses and lack of connection. Achieving this level means the body is able to progress safely without fear of injury. www.missionfit.ca
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FROM OUR BLOG
Fresh Starts
To all our residents, alumni, staff, board, community partners, donors, supporters and friends, I am writing this to you to let you know that after 17 years as Executive Director at Fresh Start Recovery Centre I have made the decision to leave my position at Fresh...
Britt – Program Manager – FSRC -Lethbridge
If you would have asked folks from my childhood if they thought I would struggle with substance use, I imagine most would say no. My childhood was tough – it was full of chaos and I was forced to grow up fast. I remember being filled with shame at a young age and I...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Family Healing Program Weekend Intensive
December 10 @ 6:00 pm - December 12 @ 6:00 pm