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.
WHY OXFORD HOUSE WORKS
Because 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
OUR PROGRAMS
Transitional Recovery Housing Program
Your Oxford Home is a safe and affordable place to take your life back.
You’ve already taken some important steps on your road to recovery. And you know that you are now ready to take your life back.
It’s not going to be easy. You’re going to work hard. You get out what you put in. But if you take this next step, we’ll support you.
Pre-Treatment Housing Program
Oxford House Foundation knows that it is crucial to have a stable continuum from the moment an individual decides to become sober all the way through to treatment and after with all safe guards in place. The period for people waiting to get into treatment is one of the most stressful periods for a person making the decision to become sober.
Indigenous Housing Program
Oxford House acknowledges their residents’ experienced trauma and promotes a culture of safety and appropriate services that reflect the Indigenous concept of healing which uses the metaphor of a journey that is an “ongoing process of self-transformation.”
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda McCollum
Chair
Gill Roussel
Director
Randa Kachkar
Treasurer
Eve MacMillan
Honourary Director
Steven Law
Secretary
Denise Moroz
Vice Chair
OUR EXECUTIVE STAFF
Stephanie Crofts
Program Coordinator
Earl Thiessen
Executive Director
Diana Schwenk
Development Coordinator