Fresh Start Addiction Treatment Program

Since our last report in November, 2023 we have achieved 2 significant milestones. Our newest 50-bed treatment facility in Lethbridge (“Site 3”) achieved full occupancy and its first group celebrated the completion of their treatment program at Site 3's inaugural Gratitude Ceremony.

We also welcomed the first occupants of our new 36-unit post-treatment housing apartment building. This building will be home to up to 66 people, providing affordable, secure housing along with support from Fresh Start Peer Support Workers. This long-term support will make an enormous difference to individuals and families on their Recovery journey.

Since our last report, we have achieved the following:  

• 202 people actively participated in the intensive 90-day Phase 1 recovery program at Fresh Starts 3 sites in Calgary and Lethbridge.   
• 105 people participated in Phase 2 of our program. Phase 2 is a 100-day transitional phase that builds on the work done in the initial 90-day program. 
• 71 people participated in Phase 3 which includes living in transitional housing units or returning to community with continued access to Outreach support and involvement with Fresh Start Alumni.
• 39 people participated in Phase 4, living in Fresh Start’s post-treatment housing.
• Note that the Phase 2, 3 and 4 numbers include clients living in community, in the main Fresh Start treatment facilities or in our post-treatment housing.
• 24 people participated in our Family Healing Program that helps people who have someone in their life who is affected by addiction. The program helps people deal with the effects of their loved one’s addiction on themand learn how to live in recovery also. 

• The first group of Site 3 "Gratitudees" (PDF)