Need some extra help? Looking for services or resource links? Here are some of the providers and websites that Andy C recommends:
Fresh Start Recovery Center
Fresh Start Recovery Centre’s (FSRC) addiction treatment program follows the disease concept: They see addiction as an illness that is progressive and often fatal if left untreated. The good news is that with treatment and a program of recovery, people can and DO live healthy, happy and productive lives. That has been their focus for the last 29 years as they provide solutions which support people moving forward into long-term recovery. With treatment locations in both Calgary (men only) and Lethbridge (men and women) they are seen as a treatment leader not only in Calgary and area, but are recognized across Canada for their interdisciplinary approach they take to treat addiction. Their entire focus is on a recovery solution that is real, attainable and sustainable. Along with the two treatment centers, they have 46 post-treatment housing beds in two apartments in Calgary. Post-treatment housing clients are provided weekly check-ins with an outreach counsellor, peer support and are part of a strong alumni network. In all of their work, they remain constant to their core values: equality, empathy, trust, accountability, support, change, respect and individuality.
Simon House Recovery Centre
Simon House Recovery Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, guides and empowers men to achieve long-term recovery from Addiction. Based on the 12-step model, Simon House has a 40-year history of effective life transformations. Simon House has a diverse, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing the highest quality care. To learn more about Simon House, visit their website at www.simonhouse.ca
Bicycle Health
I know nothing of this program, but it seems to be aimed at drug supported recovery. I have no knowledge of drug-based recovery regimes and have my doubts. It does not seem to me that replacing one stimulant with another is a great solution, it might be a good bridge, but not a solution.
Based on my experience and observation a spiritual or psychic change is required, this group does not highlight this aspect of recovery. But maybe they have something. For some this might be a solution.
Cedars at Cobble Hill
Your full recovery is our soul purpose
Cedars at Cobble Hill is a full-service treatment centre offering a comprehensive continuum of addiction recovery programs providing the foundation for sustainable recovery for both men and women. At Cedars, we recognize that addiction is a treatable illness with psychological, spiritual, and social implications. With precise care properly applied, abstinence and long-term recovery from addiction can be expected. Our individualized, abstinence-based and holistic approach to addiction treatment and recovery includes the body, mind and spirit. We evaluate the biological, psychological and social factors influencing one’s road to addiction recovery.
Two Way Prayer
Father Bill W of Austin, Texas, is a student of the origins of the Oxford Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on what he calls Two Way Prayer. The Oxford Group called this practice ‘Guidance.’
Anne Smith was a Guidance champion. She and Dr. Bob were Guidance enthusiasts, and all the AA founders practiced Guidance regularly. Dr. Bob would not spend time with a newcomer if he believed that the newcomer would not commit to daily Guidance sessions. In later years, Bill Wilson decried the loss of prayer and meditation—Guidance—from its former place of importance.
Father Bill W is turning this around, returning Twelve Step practitioners to the original Guidance roots of the Oxford Group.
His website, with podcasts, essays, and workbooks, is an important resource in this restoration project. After hearing Father Bill W in the workshops on the website and reading his materials found on the website, we have become avid Guidancers (if that is a proper word), and we encourage all the4thdimension.ca users to dive into Father Bill W’s materials. You will find a gold mine of spiritual practice.
Rebellion Dogs
Rebellion Dogs Publishing is a great website.
Joe C., author, AA old timer and an all-around great guy, has sponsored this website, which includes his podcasts, links to webinars and gust-spots on other podcasts, samples, and links to Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life, blogs, links and events. Joe is a thoughtfulwriter and podcaster. Time spent on his website is time well spent.
We Connect
We Connect at https://www.weconnectrecovery.com is an app developed to support recovery.
Created and managed by people in recovery it can be used to support a recovery agenda.
Recovery Acres
As Calgary’s oldest substance use disorder treatment facility, Recovery Acres Calgary Society or RACS has been a valued asset to the community for 50 years. RACS has helped more than 15,000 individuals find recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction through their supportive, 24/7 residential program and mentorship from alumni.
Bruce Oake Recovery
The Bruce Oake Centre is dedicated to the memory of Bruce Oake, who passed away from an accidental drug overdose in 2011 at the age of 25. Determined to turn this tragedy into something positive, Bruce’s parents founded the Bruce Oake Memorial Foundation and built a long-term residential treatment facility in Winnipeg to empower individuals with the resources and skills necessary to successfully re-enter society and thrive. The Bruce Oake Centre provides unique and proven addiction treatment, empowering those struggling with substance abuse to reclaim their lives.
Homewood Ravensview
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, a loved one, or are a healthcare professional making a referral, Ravensview is here to guide you through evidence-based treatment for addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. Located in the serene natural setting of North Saanich, BC, Ravensview offers personalized care and a supportive community to help you achieve last