The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre is registered under the Societies Act of Alberta and as a charitable organization by the Canada Revenue Agency under the Income Tax Act (#13219 9480 RR0001).
The organization is also accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council (www.cacohs.com). This non-profit organization has worked with community organizations like AARC for over twenty years.
AARC Commitment to Financial Accountability
The accreditation process is an extremely detailed one and includes a stringent examination of policies and procedures as well as an on-site peer review of compliance to standards.
The regional authority is responsible to ensure that youth are provided the most appropriate resource to address their addiction issues and to ensure a coordinated effort between AARC and the regional offices.
Organization
Board of Directors| M. Ann McCaig (Chair) Chancellor Emeritus, University of Calgary Past-Chair, The Calgary Foundation |
F. Dean Vause, PhD. Executive Director Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre |
| Larry Delf (Vice-Chair) Senior VP & Director Business Development Cushman & Wakefield Lepage Inc. |
Dennis Feuchuk President & CEO Base Resources Inc. |
| Jan Brenneman Consultant |
Don Copeland Consultant |
| Dr. Alan Stanhope Physician |
Ken Wilson Sr. Vice President Coril Holdings Ltd. |
| Richard Hotchkiss President & CEO Sunwest Aviation Ltd. |
Donna Remington Consultant |
Day to day operation of the Society is the responsibility of the Executive Director, who is appointed by the Board of Directors.
| F. Dean Vause PhD Philosophy, Educational Psychology Executive Director |
Natalie Imbach BA Psychology, MSc Marriage and Family Therapy Markin Centre Clinical Director |
| Colin Brown BA, MSc Marriage and Family Therapy Ann McCaig Centre Clinical Director |
Bryan Campbell BA Psychology Clinical Coordinator |
| Jackie Smith RN, BN in Community Health AARC Family Therapist |
Joan Topilko RN, Addictions Certificate AARC Family Therapist |
| Mark Rukin Clinical Counselor |
Ann Collin Clinical Support |
| Roy Evans, CA Director of Operations |
Donna Edwards Director of Community & Administration |
| Sheryl Millholland Director of Finance |
Bonny O'reilly Executive Assistant |
| Marcia Maluta Finance Officer |
Joan Carrizo (Leiva) Events Manager |
| Shelly Van Reekum Events Coordinator |
Liz Smith Events Assistant |
| Rae-Ann Klay Receptionist/Clinical Secretary |
Hazel McAndrew Chef |
| Jack Smith Property Manager |
Rebecca Verwaayen Teacher |
| Henna Singh Teacher |
| Lori Hogg MSc., MD, FRCP Consulting Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist |
Peter Choate MSW, RSW Clinical Social Worker |
| Alan Stanhope MD, MB, BS, LMCC AARC Physician |
Dan Botha MD, MBA AARC Physician |
AARC has established a very successful partnership with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). Together AARC and the CBE operate a year round, fully equipped classroom, including two full time teachers and access to all the specialized resources of the CBE.
AARC Learning CentreThe Learning Centre at AARC is a satellite classroom of the Calgary Board of Education's Alternative High School. Teaching staff in the classroom are supported administratively and professionally by Alternative. Each school year, the teachers at AARC access a variety of professional development opportunities provided by the CBE and the Alberta Teacher's Association including three professional development days at Alternative and the annual Calgary City Teachers' Convention.
Alternative High supplements the AARC students' learning with access to instructional resources and opportunities to go on field trips and listen to guest speakers. Many students transitioning from AARC to regular education settings choose to attend Alternative High after leaving the AARC program. The staff and student body at Alternative welcome the AARC clients openly as their foundation is centered on belonging, respect for others, and democracy.
In 2008 AARC received the Calgary Mayor's Excellence Award from the Calgary Educational Partnership Foundation.
- Supporting new clients and families in their recovery from addiction.
- Fund raising, building and grounds projects, and Board of Directors and committee work.
- Telling the story of AARC's success to other people and organizations that support AARC in many different ways.
- Carrying their message of strength, hope and experience to other families who can use AARC's unique services.
- Alumni Education Assistance Program for education of AARC graduates.
- Annual Homecoming celebration.
- Bi-weekly men's and ladies group meetings to provide on-going support for all graduated AARC families.
- Supporting AARC's Community Projects Initiative that delivers programs on addiction and recovery in the community.
Click here to visit the AARC Alumni website.
