About Us
Our Mission
At Alpha House, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community for self-identified men, non-binary individuals, and trans males aged 18 and up who are navigating the challenges of mental health and addiction recovery. We believe that true recovery must encompass all aspects of an individual—physical, mental, spiritual, and social. Our comprehensive programs are designed to support each person's unique journey toward healing from addiction.
Our Vision
Alpha House offers a 4-month post-treatment residential program aimed at facilitating reintegration into society. We provide educational and vocational counselling alongside 24-hour addiction and mental health support, equipping our clients with essential relapse prevention tools for sustainable recovery.
Our Values
Meeting Clients Where They Are: We recognize that willingness is our currency. We are committed to meeting individuals at any stage of their journey toward change.
Lived Experience: We value the power of lived experience in recovery. We believe that one addict helping another creates an unparalleled therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and understanding.
Diversity: Alpha House is proud to serve a diverse clientele from all races, genders, beliefs, sexual identities, and creeds. Our inclusive environment enriches the treatment experience for all.
Recovery Community: Our program thrives on community involvement. The contributions of our clients are as vital to the treatment experience as the expertise of our clinical team.
Since 1972, Alpha House has been a cornerstone of support for those struggling with addiction in the city of Toronto, committed to fostering hope and healing in our community.
Ontario's #1 Residential After Program
Alpha House Program Overview
Program Type: Second-Stage Treatment
Focus: Abstinence-Based Recovery
Alpha House is recognized as a second-stage treatment facility where clients have the freedom to work and typically achieve a stable life before admission. Our program empowers residents to support their recovery through a variety of self-selected modalities, ensuring a personalized approach to their healing journey.
Core Areas of Support:
Education Upgrading
Job Searching
Life Skills Development
One-on-One Counselling
Community Living Responsibilities
Staffing and Clinical Support: Our facility is staffed 24/7 by trained counsellors and specialists, providing continuous support and facilitating 11 clinical groups weekly. The program includes:
24/7 Onsite Counseling Support
Full-Time Case Management
Behavioural Addictions Counseling
Registered Psychotherapists and Certified Addiction Counselors
Psychiatric and Medical Referrals
Private Addiction Sessions with Dr. Jake Bobrowski, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Opiate Replacement Program with the CTC Clinic (Suboxone, Methadone, Subutex)
Meditation Classes
Nutritional and Cooking Courses
Daily Onsite Group Sessions (Mindfulness, Relapse Prevention, Life Skills)
Onsite 12-Step Meetings
SMART Recovery Meetings (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Sacred Circle
Alumni Aftercare Program
Success Rate:
Our program boasts a 71.4% success rate based on two years of abstinence post-treatment, reflecting our commitment to effective recovery.
Land Acknowledgment
Alpha House is located on the traditional territory and Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. We recognize that this land is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaty. This area is also known as Tkaronto.
We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and commit to fostering respectful relationships with all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
