The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC), established in 1992, is a non-profit organization located in Calgary, Alberta, dedicated to treating adolescents aged 12 to 21 diagnosed with substance use disorders. AARC offers a long-term, semi-residential treatment program grounded in the 12-step model, aiming for total abstinence. The program integrates individual, group, and family therapy, emphasizing the importance of family involvement in the recovery process. AARC’s holistic approach addresses the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual facets of addiction, providing a comprehensive path to recovery. The center also offers aftercare services to support sustained sobriety post-treatment. Clients and their families have expressed gratitude for AARC’s transformative impact, highlighting the center’s role in restoring hope and unity within families.

