Recovery Acres (Calgary) Society (RACS) is a residential drug and alcohol treatment center serving men and women seeking recovery from substance use disorders. RACS is committed to providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment where individuals can begin healing and building a foundation for long-term recovery.

RACS offers a minimum 42-day residential treatment program, designed to allow clients the time and space needed to stabilize, gain insight, and develop essential recovery skills. In addition, RACS provides a minimum three-week Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for individuals who require continued structure and support while transitioning back into the community or maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities.

The RACS treatment model is rooted in a holistic approach to recovery, recognizing that addiction impacts the whole person—mentally, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Programming emphasizes personal responsibility, self-awareness, accountability, and connection, while supporting clients in addressing the underlying issues that contribute to substance use.

A key component of treatment at RACS is the integration of the 12-step recovery model, which provides a proven framework for personal growth, peer support, and sustained sobriety. Clients are introduced to the principles of the 12 steps in an inclusive and respectful manner, allowing for individual interpretation and spiritual exploration.

RACS also places strong emphasis on the co-occurring disorders model, teaching clients that addiction and mental health challenges often go hand in hand. Many individuals entering treatment experience conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood disorders alongside substance use. By addressing both addiction and mental health together, RACS helps clients better understand their behaviors, develop healthier coping strategies, and reduce the risk of relapse.

Through structured programming, education, peer support, and community connection, RACS empowers individuals to take ownership of their recovery and prepare for life beyond treatment. Recovery Acres (Calgary) Society is dedicated to fostering hope, resilience, and lasting change for individuals and families affected by addiction.