Healing Initiative
You may be holding more than anyone realizes. Trying to support someone you love while quietly carrying more than most people see on your own. Over time, that can become your normal, even when it feels heavy.
You don’t have to do this alone.
There is space for you here. Space to be understood, to rest from the weight you’ve been carrying, to begin feeling supported, and to connect with others who share this experience.
You’re not alone in this - we are here with you.
The Fresh Start Family and Friends Healing Initiative
The Family and Friends Healing Initiative supports people affected by someone else’s substance use. Participants learn about addiction, healthy boundaries and practical ways to care for themselves while supporting a loved one.
Guided discussions and shared experiences offer a place to be heard, ask questions and connect with others who understand. Your wellbeing matters too.
The program offers eight two-hour sessions over four weeks, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A sliding scale fee and financial support may be available. Contact our team to confirm current session times, fees and registration.
Weekly alumni support meetings and community gatherings offer opportunities to stay connected after the program.
The Fresh Start Family and Friends Healing Initiative
The Family and Friends Healing Initiative supports people affected by someone else’s substance use. Participants learn about addiction, healthy boundaries and practical ways to care for themselves while supporting a loved one.
Guided discussions and shared experiences offer a place to be heard, ask questions and connect with others who understand. Your wellbeing matters too.
Family and Friends Healing Initiative Feedback 2025
In 2025, our Family and Friends Healing Initiative
supported
people
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participants completing
In 2025, 56 scheduled sessions across seven eight-session cycles offered connection and support for personal healing.
Join our October 29 group
Our next group begins Thursday, October 29, 2026.
You don’t have to do this alone. Connect with others who understand, learn practical ways to support recovery and make room for your own healing.
Contact our Family and Friends team to register and confirm session times and participation details. We can also talk with you about fees and financial support.
Email familyandfriends@freshstartrecovery.ca or call 403-387-6266.
Want to help make family support available? Give once or monthly and select Family & Friends in the donation form.
For More Information and Registration:
If someone you care about is struggling with addiction, you do not have to navigate it alone. Our Family Systems Healing Counsellor, Nicole, provides support, education, and guidance for families and friends seeking to better understand addiction, recovery, and their own healing. Whether your loved one is in treatment, considering treatment, or actively struggling, Nicole can help you explore the next steps and connect you with available resources.
Contact Nicole
Email:
familyandfriends@freshstartrecovery.ca
Phone:
(403) 387-6266