Addiction has no cure but does have a solution, and we offer that solution through a 90 Day treatment program designed to build a strong foundation for recovery.
Establishing Foundations for Sustained Recovery:
Fresh Start Recovery’s 90-day live-in treatment program serves as the foundation for long-term recovery within our continuum of care. Our evolving treatment framework is informed by evidence-based practices and outcome-driven methodologies, reinforcing our role as a leader in addiction treatment services.
Program evaluation metrics indicate an 80% completion rate, with 53% of clients achieving sustained abstinence-based recovery one-year post-treatment.
Fresh Start maintains Accreditation Canada certification and licensure from the Government of Alberta and has undergone rigorous peer review processes. These accreditations reflect our adherence to the highest standards of clinical excellence, quality assurance, and ethical care in supporting individuals on their path to recovery.
Two Main Components of Fresh Start's 90-Day Treatment Program:
The 12-step work combined with the client-centred approach allows participants to identify what they want for themselves and a way of life that will provide them with the insight to obtain self-actualization.
Each individual is supported in identifying personalized goals across 12 key life areas to be achieved during their 90-day treatment. Addiction Counsellors work closely with clients to monitor progress, provide resources, and maintain accountability throughout the process.
As part of their recovery journey, participants will also lay the foundation for future goals, creating an action plan that extends beyond treatment. This plan is designed to guide them in the days, months, and, in some cases, years following their time in the program, ensuring continued growth and sustained recovery.
Throughout treatment, each individual is guided through the 12 steps in a group setting, led by their Addiction Counsellor. The group receives education on the history and significance of 12-step programs, along with the purpose and application of each step.
Throughout the 90-day program, clients work through a full set of steps with the dedicated support of their counsellor. Fresh Start provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals can begin to understand and apply the principles of the 12 steps in their daily lives. These principles — including honesty, integrity, hope, humility, open-mindedness, and shared values — serve as essential tools for long-term recovery.
At Fresh Start, we believe true recovery happens when the whole person is supported — mind, body, and spirit.
Biological—We help clients restore their physical health through proper nutrition and rest and by supporting them along their path. Wellness practices and routines play a big role in rebuilding the body.
Psychological – Our counselling and trauma-informed care provide clients the space to work through their emotions, unpack their past, and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping.
Social – Recovery thrives in connection. Group therapy, peer support, and community involvement help clients rebuild relationships and rediscover a sense of belonging.
Spiritual—We guide clients in exploring what gives their lives meaning, whether through the 12 steps, personal reflection, or reconnecting with core values and a higher purpose.
By addressing all aspects of life, we help individuals build a foundation for lasting recovery, one step at a time.
IN 2024,
of the individuals completing treatment,
98%
indicated that staff helped them keep track of their progress and assist them in fulfilling their personal goals
of our clients,
97%
reported that staff listened to them and respected their decisions about their treatment and care
of individuals completing treatment,
94%
indicated that staff encouraged them to include people important to them in their recovery planning, such as family, friends, clergy or an employer
In 2024,
of the individuals completing treatment,
98%
indicated that staff helped them keep track of their progress and assist them in fulfilling their personal goals
of our clients,
97%
reported that staff listed to them and respected their decisions about their treatment and care
of individuals completing treatment,
94%
indicated that staff encouraged them to include people important to them in their recovery planning, such as family, friends, clergy or an employer
Individual Sessions
Counsellors will meet with individuals to review progress on goals, barriers they may encounter, and any issues that arise during their time in treatment. The interdisciplinary team at Fresh Start Recovery is always available to assist.
12 Step Meetings and Daily Meditation
During their time at Fresh Start Recovery, participants are strongly encouraged to attend 12-step meetings in the community. This allows the individual to build connections with the recovery community for lasting support beyond their treatment time.
In 2024,
individuals were supported in entering treatment at Fresh Start Recovery
IN 2024,
95%
OF CLIENTS REPORTED THAT THEY WERE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCUSS THEIR SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS WHEN THEY WISHED
Physical and Spiritual Well-Being
Fresh Start Recovery’s holistic approach to treatment has allowed us to develop a fitness component designed to enhance and benefit an individual’s overall well-being. Clients are encouraged to engage in fitness activities tailored to meet their individual needs. This is complemented by nutritional, well-balanced meals provided by our on-site chefs and kitchen staff.
Participants will also engage in morning and evening meditation sessions. These sessions encourage deep personal reflection and allow learning not only from other individuals’ perspectives but also from individuals brought in from the community such as elders, spiritual leaders, and other individuals who can provide diverse insight to these practices. Daily meditation intends to help participants develop an introspective insight of themselves while providing tools to assist in their personal regulation. This practice of mindfulness will further contribute to their recovery journey.
Physical and Spiritual Well-Being
Fresh Start Recovery’s holistic approach to treatment has allowed us to develop a fitness component designed to enhance and benefit an individual’s overall well-being. Clients are encouraged to engage in fitness activities tailored to meet their individual needs. This is complemented by nutritional, well-balanced meals provided by our on-site chefs and kitchen staff.
Participants will also engage in morning and evening meditation sessions. These sessions encourage deep personal reflection and allow learning not only from other individuals’ perspectives but also from individuals brought in from the community such as elders, spiritual leaders, and other individuals who can provide diverse insight to these practices. Daily meditation intends to help participants develop an introspective insight of themselves while providing tools to assist in their personal regulation. This practice of mindfulness will further contribute to their recovery journey.
