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"If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies."

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"The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy. What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly."

Richard Bach, Johnathan Living Seagull

Welcome!

Alpha House welcomes you to our web site. Here is some information that might help you navigate.

Our mission is to provide a safe and caring environment for individuals whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drug dependencies. We seek to provide hope and service through the promotion of well-being through our programs:( Shelter, Detox, Outreach, Housing, Encampment and Volunteer.)

As we meet the client in the change process we use three primary tools: a Harm Reduction philosophy, a Stages of Change model and Self Help recovery. (See our Resource and Links page.)

Alpha House is proud of its history and connection to the community. We are Celebrating 30 Years of Service to Calgary in 2011 - 2012 . (See History and News & Events)

Our theme for this year 2011 - 2012 is “If nothing ever changed, there would be no butterflies" with the Butterfly as our metaphorical symbol. As the quote above suggests change is inevitable. We strive to respect each person and their own ongoing change process which is true for them.