Dr. Carson McPherson and Dr. Christina Basedow

April 3rd, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Glen 206 – TELUS Convention Centre Calgary

Building Recovery Capital: The Recovery Community Model in Alberta

About this session

This presentation at the Recovery Capital Conference of Canada delves into the transformative power of the Recovery Community Model implemented across 11, 75-bed recovery communities in Alberta. The program model, its impact on individuals in recovery, and its significance in enhancing recovery capital are thoroughly explored. Through a comprehensive examination of this innovative approach, valuable insights into creating sustainable and thriving recovery communities are provided.

Learning Objectives

1. Understanding the Recovery Community Model: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Recovery Community Model, including its core principles, structure, and therapeutic interventions employed within Alberta’s 75-bed recovery communities.

2. Assessing the Impact on Recovery Capital: Attendees will learn how the Recovery Community Model enhances recovery capital by fostering social support networks, improving self-efficacy, and promoting resilience among individuals in recovery.

3. Best Practices and Challenges: This presentation highlights the best practices and challenges associated with implementing the Recovery Community Model within Alberta’s recovery communities, offering valuable insights for professionals seeking to adopt similar approaches.

4. Measuring Outcomes and Success: Methods for measuring the success of the Recovery Community Model, including quantitative and qualitative indicators, with a focus on long-term recovery outcomes and sustainability are discussed.

5. Future Directions and Expansion: The presentation explores potential avenues for the expansion of the Recovery Community Model, both within Alberta and across Canada, and discusses the implications of this model for the broader field of addiction recovery and community support