Calgary Addiction Treatment Services
Need help with Addiction and Alcohol Treatment in Calgary, Alberta?
Last Door offers government-funded addiction treatment at Calgary’s new Recovery Community as part of Alberta’s fourth Recovery Community.
Last Door is currently taking admissions calls for the Calgary Recovery Community.
Please call admissions at 1-855-971-0486
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Calgary Recovery Community – Overview
Calgary Recovery Community is a fully funded, licensed, bed-based addiction recovery program for adult men. Operated by Last Door Recovery Society, the program uses a Recovery Community Model to help individuals overcome substance use challenges by emphasizing peer support, community involvement, and structured daily living.
The Calgary Recovery Community provides 71 Treatment Beds with 2 Detox Beds for a toral of 73 beds.
Core Approach
Recovery Community Model
- Focus on peer connection, mutual support, and shared experience
- Recovery is seen as a long-term process requiring a balance between self, family, peers, and community
Biopsychosocial Framework
- Addresses addiction using biological, psychological, and social strategies
- Supports whole-person wellness
Therapeutic and Support Services
Personalized Recovery Plans
- Each resident is assigned a counselor at intake
- Plans include:
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
- Individual and group counseling
- Mutual aid support groups
- Educational and specialized groups, including:
- Co-parenting
- Media and gambling awareness
- Support for returning to work, school, and family life
Program Structure
Four Phases of Treatment
- Orientation
- Primary Treatment
- Community Living
- Community Transition and Continuing Care
Residents move through four structured phases at their own pace
Program Length
- Typically ranges from 120 days to one year, depending on individual progress
Expectations
- Regular attendance in:
- Group sessions
- Mutual aid meetings
- Written exercises
- Daily responsibilities
Recovery Capital: Building Long-Term Success
Calgary Recovery Community emphasizes developing recovery capital; the resources needed for long-term sobriety and personal growth.
Types of Recovery Capital:
- Social – Support from family, peers, and mentors
- Physical – Health, housing, and financial stability
- Human – Skills, education, coping strategies
- Cultural – Beliefs, values, and spiritual practices that support recovery
Post-Treatment Support (Continuing Care)
Calgary Recovery Community recognizes that recovery continues after treatment ends. Continuing care services include:
- Alumni Groups – Ongoing peer connection and support
- Continuing Care Programming – Ongoing check-ins and support post-treatment
- Return to School or Employment – Guidance and support in reintegrating into professional or academic life
- Housing Support – Help accessing safe and stable housing after treatment
Community Engagement and Involvement
As part of the Last Door Recovery Society, Calgary Recovery Community connects residents, alumni, and families to a thriving international recovery community.
Clients, alumni, and their families have access to:
- Participation in some of the world’s largest recovery events hosted by Last Door
- Residents and their families are invited to be part of these events and initiatives
- Focus on growing community capital, which includes developing leadership, building lasting friendships, and contributing to the broader recovery movement
About Last Door
Last Door Recovery Society is a non-profit charity founded in British Columbia, Canada, that provides addiction recovery services for youth, adults, and families. Established in 1984, it is well known for its structured residential treatment programs, particularly those tailored for young men and adult males struggling with substance use disorders. The organization promotes a long-term recovery model grounded in the principles of abstinence and community living, with a strong emphasis on peer support, mutual support groups, and personal responsibility.
What sets Last Door apart is its holistic approach to recovery, which includes not only clinical treatment but also lifestyle enhancement, recreational therapy, family services, and reintegration support. The society also runs outreach and prevention initiatives, recovery events, and educational programs aimed at reducing stigma and promoting wellness. Its recovery community extends beyond the residential program, offering ongoing support and a national network that fosters sustained recovery and personal growth.
For more information, please contact community@lastdoor.org
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