Admissions

If you feel your child may be struggling with alcohol or drug use, it’s important to know that there is help for your family.

Making the first call can be overwhelming, but the AARC Team is here to provide an alternative to the chaos, hopelessness, and unpredictability of the journey through youth addiction. We understand that loving a youth struggling with substance abuse can also affect the family. Therefore, AARC’s treatment approach incorporates full family support, ensuring that loved ones become a part of the youth’s comprehensive treatment plan.

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Getting Started

If you are thinking about getting help for your loved one, our team is ready to listen and support you through the admission process.

Program Criteria

  • Youth entering treatment between the ages of 12 and 21

  • Adolescents must be supported by a parent, guardian or loved one throughout the duration of the program; participation is mandatory

  • Meet the requirements of AARC's youth-focused assessment process to confirm that your child is struggling with problematic or concerning substance use.

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Admission Process

The AARC program begins with a simple phone call. There’s no need for a referral.

On this call, our Intake Team gathers key information and discusses your family’s unique situation while providing more details about the AARC program. At this point, should you feel that this level of treatment is required for your child and would like to explore next steps, you would be connected with AARC’s Clinical Team to discuss getting started.

At every step in our admissions process, AARC ensures that the program is a good fit for your child and family. All information provided to AARC is kept strictly confidential.

Did you know?

  • At AARC, the majority of staff are graduates of the program.

  • AARC's unique treatment model for youth also supports co-occuring mental health concerns.

  • AARC is funded in part by the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction, as well as generous donors – which allows us to offer a reduced sliding scale fee for families.

  • AARC's unique, long-term treatment program serves youth and young adults aged 12-21.

A Parent’s Perspective

Hear from other parents who have accessed treatment at AARC.

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  • "Initially, I doubted that AARC was different, but it was! It took us 11 months to finally get our kid back but it was worth every minute of every day. Thanks, AARC. "

    AARC Graduate Dad

  • “When we got to AARC, our child was in serious trouble. We didn't even know the half of it. But our home was like a battle ground and we needed help. Thanks AARC staff for helping us--you guys are incredible."

    AARC Graduate Mom

  • "I needed help for my son so bad and turned everywhere I knew, but nothing had worked. It’s not like they didn’t want to help, they couldn’t give my son what he needed. We finally landed at AARC, and we got the help we so needed."

    AARC Graduate Mom