Simon House Recovery Centre

Simon House Recovery Centre Simon House, through the 12 Steps and a multi-disciplinary program, guides and empowers men to achieve long-term recovery from addiction.

Simon House is a highly-structured 12 week residential program for addiction treatment. Clients receive individual and group counselling sessions, along with a comprehensive program of recovery-specific classes and 12-Step meetings. Clients also regularly participate in volunteer opportunities that re-engage them in the community. Clients are empowered to assess their lives, address the difficulti

es they have endured, and engage in a program of recovery designed to begin the process of healing, forgiveness and change.

In 2024, our board made a decision.They looked at our building and said: the men who come here deserve a space that refl...
08/20/2026

In 2024, our board made a decision.

They looked at our building and said: the men who come here deserve a space that reflects how much we value them.

So they set aside $121,079 for repairs and building improvements, and in 2025, that money was fully spent.

This is not a glamorous headline. There is no ribbon-cutting here, but it matters enormously.

The physical environment of a recovery program sends a message to the men inside it. A well-maintained dining room says: your meals together are worth investing in. A properly functioning building says: the people here care enough to take care of this place, and they take care of you the same way.

That is the standard we hold ourselves to.

And it is the kind of investment that our board and our donors make possible.

Clayton thought he would die an addict.Today he is a husband, a father, and a role model to others navigating their own ...
08/19/2026

Clayton thought he would die an addict.

Today he is a husband, a father, and a role model to others navigating their own recovery.

His words say it better than we could:

""Getting sober doesn't mean life is easy, but what it has taught me is to never be afraid, and think of others before myself, and see every challenge as an opportunity to grow.""

That shift in perspective, from surviving to contributing, is one of the most powerful things we witness at Simon House. When a man stops being consumed by addiction, he starts showing up for the people around him. That ripple effect is real, and it reaches far beyond our walls.

Read Clayton's full story here: https://www.simonhouse.com/simon-house-success-stories1/claytons-story

August means back to school for a lot of Calgary families.For some of those families, it also means navigating a househo...
08/17/2026

August means back to school for a lot of Calgary families.

For some of those families, it also means navigating a household where addiction is part of the picture.

A parent in early recovery. A child watching carefully to see if things have really changed. A partner managing the emotional weight of hope and uncertainty at the same time.

Recovery affects the whole family. Not just the person in treatment.

At Simon House, we work with men to help them become the fathers, sons, brothers, and partners their families need them to be. That work does not end when they leave our building. It shows up at the school drop-off. At the dinner table. In the phone calls they actually answer now.

If you know a family navigating this, share this post. If you are a professional who works with children or families affected by a parent's addiction, Simon House is a resource we want you to know well.

In 2025, Simon House spent $304,168 on food.That works out to more than $1,090.80 every single day.Three meals a day. Ev...
08/15/2026

In 2025, Simon House spent $304,168 on food.

That works out to more than $1,090.80 every single day.

Three meals a day. Every day of the year. For men who, in many cases, were not eating regularly before they walked through our doors.

In 2024, 76% of the men we served arrived experiencing homelessness. For many of them, a consistent, nutritious meal was not something they had access to. Sitting down at a table with other people, on a schedule, was not part of their daily life.

It sounds simple. It is not. Structure, nourishment, and routine are foundational to recovery. Before a man can do the deep work of addressing addiction, he needs to feel physically safe, fed, and cared for.

$304,168 is what that costs at Simon House. We think it is worth every cent.

Every August, I think about new beginnings.The city shifts. Kids go back to school. Summer winds down. People start thin...
08/14/2026

Every August, I think about new beginnings.

The city shifts. Kids go back to school. Summer winds down. People start thinking about what the next chapter looks like.

For the men at Simon House, August is not so different. New beginnings are happening here all the time, quietly, without fanfare.

A man who arrived in July is learning for the first time in years what it feels like to wake up with a clear head and a schedule. A man who started in the spring just hit a milestone he never thought he would reach. A man who walked through our door last week is still finding his footing, and we are right there with him.

This work does not have a season. But something about this time of year reminds me of why I show up every day.

Recovery is possible. Not theoretically. Not for a lucky few. For the men who choose to walk through our door and do the work.

I am glad we are here to open it.

John Rook President and CEO, Simon House Recovery Centre

Dan K arrived at Simon House feeling, in his own words, like a shell of a person.Disconnected. Absent. Invisible to hims...
08/13/2026

Dan K arrived at Simon House feeling, in his own words, like a shell of a person.

Disconnected. Absent. Invisible to himself.

On his very first day, the intake coordinator greeted him in a way he had never experienced before: with warmth, with patience, and with the quiet assurance that his life mattered.

That was the moment something changed.

By the time Dan completed his program, he had rebuilt his relationship with his partner, changed careers into work that genuinely suits him, and begun planning his wedding. He describes his experience at Simon House with one word: loved.

That one word is what this organization is built on.

Read Dan's full story here: simonhouse.com/simon-house-success-stories1/dankstory

In 2025, donations to Simon House grew by 55%.That is not a marketing number. It is a signal from Calgary that this work...
08/11/2026

In 2025, donations to Simon House grew by 55%.

That is not a marketing number. It is a signal from Calgary that this work matters.

In 2024, donors gave $394,365 to support men in addiction recovery. In 2025, that number grew to $612,944.

Every dollar of that growth meant something concrete: a man who got a bed when he needed one, a meal when he was hungry, a counselor who had the time to sit with him when things got hard.

If you gave in 2025, this is your result. Not ours.

Thank you for believing in the men of Simon House. We will keep proving that your trust is well placed.

08/11/2026

A full truck, a few hours of sleep and a whole lot of purpose. That was John and Kim's weekend.

As wildfires forced evacuations across the Okanagan, John Rook, CEO of Simon House and his wife, Kim, volunteers for Parachutes for Pets, drove overnight from Calgary when they heard evacuees and their animals needed support.

Thank you to Paws It Forward and Mamas for Mamas for everything you're doing on the ground for evacuees and their animals. Communities helping communities is what it's all about.❤️

August is a time to recognize the generosity, connection, and community momentum that continue to strengthen Simon House...
08/10/2026

August is a time to recognize the generosity, connection, and community momentum that continue to strengthen Simon House Recovery Centre!

Over the past few months, we have been honoured to receive several remarkable gifts from generous supporters, including the William S. Herron Family Charitable Foundation, Mr. Michael Colborne, and the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF).These meaningful investments change lives—and save lives. Residents regularly share that Simon House gave them another chance. For some, treatment interrupts a dangerous cycle of overdose or homelessness. For others, it creates a pathway back to family, stability, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. The impact extends well beyond the individual resident. When one person begins to heal, families and communities can begin to heal as well. Recovery can change the trajectory of generations.

This summer, residents, alumni, staff, and friends of Simon House also came together for our annual Stampede BBQ—a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community, connection, and the brotherhood that is such an important part of recovery.

Planning is also underway for the Recovery Champion Dinner, taking place in October 2026. This year’s event will focus on family, recognizing that addiction affects not only the individual, but also parents, partners, children, siblings, friends, and the wider community.

This fall, we will gather to honour the journey of recovery, celebrate those who make lasting change possible, and recognize the strength of families walking alongside their loved ones.

Stay tuned for event details and information about how you can join us in October.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who continues to stand alongside Simon House and the individuals and families we serve.

Many Thanks,
Rhonda
Rhonda Newman, CFRE
Fund Development Lead
Simon House Recovery Centre

simonhouse.com/support-simon-house

I'll start: I used to think relapse meant failure. Here's what 40+ years of working with men in recovery taught us inste...
08/07/2026

I'll start: I used to think relapse meant failure. Here's what 40+ years of working with men in recovery taught us instead.

I used to think that if someone came back through our doors after completing treatment, something had gone wrong with them, or with us.

Multiple decades of this work has taught me otherwise.

Relapse is often part of the recovery process. What matters is whether someone has somewhere to come back to, someone who doesn't give up on them, and enough understanding of their own patterns to make the next attempt more informed than the last.

That reframing changed how our whole team approaches this work.

What's one assumption about addiction recovery that you've had to unlearn?

Genuinely asking, this conversation matters, and the people reading this have earned their perspectives the hard way.

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