SOBER LIVING HOMES IN ALBERTA
Helping People in Recovery Take Back Their Lives
Executive Director, Earl Thiessen shares his story.
Looking for Sober Living in Alberta?
Oxford House Foundation of Canada meets the unique needs of men and women in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through safe, affordable housing and support.
Through the provision of a home and support offered by experienced staff, Oxford residents are empowered to take responsibility for their own recovery and make valuable contributions in their community.
Recovery without relapse is possible in an Oxford home. Each home forms its own family and is situated in a suburban neighbourhood away from danger areas.
Through staff support and peer support from other residents, people in recovery find understanding and hope while learning how to live with life’s challenges.
Our Mission
To provide people in recovery from addictions, a supportive program and safe home to achieve a productive, rewarding, clean sober life.
Our Vision
Individuals in recovery are empowered to take responsibility for themselves and thrive in every aspect of their lives.
HOW OXFORD HOUSE WORKS
When men and women in recovery come to Oxford House, they have already taken some important steps on their road to recovery. They’re ready to work hard to maintain their recovery and take the necessary steps toward independent, financially sustainable and more fulfilling lives. And when they move into an Oxford Home, they know we’ll welcome and support them with information and resources within the recovery, and greater community.
Oxford House offers transitional, pre-treatment, and Indigenous housing that meet people where they are in recovery—providing stability, community, and hope for a brighter future.
WHY OXFORD HOUSE WORKS
We’ve been there and understand that acceptance, hope, honesty, personal accountability, goal setting, and gratitude are crucial to long-term recovery. When asked why the program works, residents respond:
They’ve learned life skills such as conflict resolution, listening, cooperation and assertiveness
They are able to focus on self-care, recovery, have good social supports in place
They’ve learned to become accountable and responsible
They are healing family relationships and building new healthy relationships
They feel safe, increased self worth/ confidence/ esteem
Addiction touches one in five adults in Alberta, leaving no family or community untouched. Beyond the billions it costs in healthcare, law enforcement, and lost productivity, the human toll is even greater—broken families, lost potential, homelessness, and lives cut short.
At Oxford House Foundation of Canada, we know recovery is possible. For nearly 30 years, we’ve provided safe, sober homes where men, women, and Indigenous individuals can rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Our peer-run, transitional housing model empowers residents to stay sober, develop life skills, and reintegrate into their communities with strength and confidence.
Your support makes this transformation possible. Every donation helps us create safe, supportive environments that prevent relapse, reduce homelessness, and give people in recovery the second chance they deserve.
THE COST OF ADDICTION AND THE POWER OF RECOVERY
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eve MacMillan
Honourary Director
Diana Schwenk
Development Coordinator
Alisia Nhoeuk
Director of Operations
Earl Thiessen
Executive Director
Steven Law
Secretary
Linda McCollum
Chair
Randa Kachkar
Treasurer
Gill Roussel
Director
Denise Moroz
Vice Chair
Dr. Ty McKinney
Director
