Recovery Stories

CoRE’s purpose is to ensure Alberta leads in developing data-driven policies and best practices for mental health and addiction recovery. Behind the evidence are the very human stories that highlight the true impact of the Alberta Recovery Model and how lives are being transformed.
Graham leaves his home with a smile because he knows he is going somewhere safe where he can practice the tools he learned to lead a sober life through his time at the Lakeview Recovery Community.
Robert is five years clean and sober and he credits Therapeutic Living Units (TLU) for making recovery possible and giving him his dignity back.
This is Derek’s story of recovery and how the Alberta Recovery Model provided the right care at the right time to support Derek’s decision to get on a better path.
Shane says living clean and making amends has brought him back to life.