Thorpe Recovery Centre

Thorpe Recovery Centre We are dedicated to providing residential, intensive, and recovery management treatment programs. Opening in 1975, the Walter A. Start today.

"Slim" Thorpe Recovery Centre was a 2 bed detox centre. Today, the organization has grown into a 72 bed facility in the outskirts of Lloydminster AB/SK. The Thorpe Recovery Centre provides Medically Supported Detox for those withdrawing from alcohol and drugs, a 42+ day Residential Treatment Program, a Family Intensive and Children support program. We are here to help you change your story.

Registration is open for our 5th Annual Alumni Event! For five years, our Alumni Event has brought together graduates, f...
06/23/2026

Registration is open for our 5th Annual Alumni Event!

For five years, our Alumni Event has brought together graduates, families, staff, and supporters to celebrate sobriety, friendship, and the incredible strength it takes to keep moving forward. These connections help remind our alumni that they are never alone.

If you're looking to join us, please register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261244036418048

These moments of community, belonging, and hope matter. If you'd like to support future Alumni Events, we welcome your donation and partnership in helping recovery thrive long after treatment ends.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/alumni-event

06/23/2026

A reset can be simple.

Spending time outside, slowing your breathing, and stepping away from overstimulation for even a few minutes can help regulate stress and calm the nervous system. Small moments like this can support both mental wellness and recovery by creating space to pause, reset, and refocus.

Recovery is not always about doing more. Sometimes it is about learning when to slow down and take care of yourself.

Recovery does not always look the way people expect.It is not always big milestones or dramatic moments. Often, it looks...
06/22/2026

Recovery does not always look the way people expect.

It is not always big milestones or dramatic moments. Often, it looks like showing up for the day, attending programming, rebuilding trust, having hard conversations, and learning how to handle life differently.

It can look quiet. It can look messy. It can look like starting over.

Real recovery is built in small choices made over and over again, and those choices matter.

Progress does not need to be perfect to be meaningful.

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up in just two months, and we’d love to have our Society Members join us.The AGM is...
06/19/2026

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up in just two months, and we’d love to have our Society Members join us.

The AGM is a chance to come together, stay informed, and be part of the continued work happening here at Thorpe. It’s an important way to stay connected to the programs, people, and community that make this place what it is.

Please remember that RSVP is required.

To RSVP, call 780-875-8890 ext. 200 or email [email protected]

Language matters, especially when we talk about addiction, healing, and recovery. Many of the terms used in treatment se...
06/16/2026

Language matters, especially when we talk about addiction, healing, and recovery. Many of the terms used in treatment settings are meaningful, but they are not always clearly understood outside of those spaces.

Here are a few more words you may hear in recovery:

Cravings
Cravings are strong urges or desires to use substances. They can come and go, and learning how to manage them is an important part of recovery.

Coping Skills
Coping skills are the tools and strategies people use to handle stress, emotions, and challenges without turning to substance use. These can include things like talking to someone, exercising, or taking time to reset.

Accountability
Accountability means taking responsibility for your actions and choices. In recovery, it often includes being honest with yourself and others, and staying committed to your goals.

Boundaries
Boundaries are limits people set to protect their wellbeing. This might include who they spend time with, what situations they avoid, or how they respond to certain environments.

Understanding these terms helps create clearer conversations and stronger support systems for those navigating recovery.

Starting treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when you do not know what to expect.Admission day is about helping ...
06/15/2026

Starting treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when you do not know what to expect.

Admission day is about helping clients feel safe, welcomed, and supported as they begin their recovery journey.

This usually includes meeting with staff, completing intake paperwork, settling into their room, and going over program expectations and daily routines. It is also a time to ask questions and begin building comfort with the environment and the people around them.

The first step is often the hardest, but no one is expected to take it alone.

06/11/2026

At Thorpe, recovery and healing can include many different forms of support, including cultural connection, language, and spirituality.

This Cree prayer reflects themes of guidance, protection, community, and gratitude. For many individuals, reconnecting with culture and traditional teachings can be an important part of healing and personal growth throughout recovery.

Recovery looks different for everyone, and creating space for cultural identity and reflection helps support a more inclusive and meaningful recovery journey.

06/09/2026

Growth does not always happen all at once.

A lot of recovery is learning as you go, continuing to show up, and making small changes over time. Some progress feels big, but a lot of it happens quietly in the everyday moments people often overlook.

Learning, growing, and continuing forward, even slowly, still matters.

Our Alumni Event is only two months away, and we’re looking forward to welcoming familiar faces back to Thorpe!This year...
06/08/2026

Our Alumni Event is only two months away, and we’re looking forward to welcoming familiar faces back to Thorpe!

This year’s event will take place on August 8th as a one-day gathering focused on connection, community, and continuing the journey beyond treatment.

No matter how much time has passed, you are always part of the Thorpe community. Recovery continues long after treatment, and staying connected can make all the difference.

We hope to see you there.

For more information, please call 780-875-8890.

Right now, Thorpe is especially in need of men’s pants and shorts in sizes 30 and 32.Having access to comfortable, every...
06/02/2026

Right now, Thorpe is especially in need of men’s pants and shorts in sizes 30 and 32.

Having access to comfortable, everyday clothing can make a meaningful difference for clients while they focus on their recovery journey. Donations like these help people feel more prepared, supported, and comfortable during their time here.

We are also always grateful for donations of everyday essentials like toiletries, new socks, heating pads, puzzles, books, and hygiene items.

If you would like to donate, items can be dropped off Monday to Friday during office hours.

Thank you for continuing to support the people we serve and for showing up for our community in such thoughtful ways.

Address

21060 Tranquility Way, PO Box 291
Lloydminster, SK
T0B0L0

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18778758890

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