are peer-support groups that use a structured set of spiritual and personal growth tasks to help people recover from addiction, compulsive behaviours, and related challenges.
is a science-based, secular (not religious or spiritual) program teaching practical tools for overcoming addictive behaviours through self-management, cognitive-behavioural techniques, motivation building, and balanced lifestyle planning.
Many individuals who seek recovery from addiction experience depression and anxiety; many have experienced traumatic events that may have contributed to their addiction. Specific meetings targeting such issue facilitate long-term clean and sober living.
offer support, education, healthy-boundary tools, and community for relatives and friends of people struggling with addiction.
Municipal, provincial and federal government programs offer support for addiction recovery including information, detox, outpatient counselling, residential treatment, Indigenous healing programs, and family support services.
