The main focus of this program is to provide a cultural connection to anyone who is requesting help in their healing journey.
It is indigenous-led but welcomes all people to its teachings.
As a non-indigenous organization operating an indigenous program, we all had much to learn about each other as our Many Healing Blankets Program evolved. Today the program reflects the organization’s mission and the protocols of the ceremony.
The activities of this program include:
• Smudging and Prayers
• Individual and Family Support
• Monthly sweats at the sweat lodge at Fort Normandeau
• Wellbriety groups
• Annual Spring Feast at Fort Normandeau
• Support to Remand Center
We are honoured to be the first organization in Canada to be certified by White Bison to offer the Wellbriety Recovery Program.
1. Medicine Wheel + 12 Step Program
This cultural 12 Step program is based upon the Teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the Cycle of Life, and the Four Laws of Change.
Each of the 12 Steps is presented from the perspective of the value that it reflects: Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Forgiveness, Justice, Perseverance, Spiritual Awakening, and Service.
2. Warrior Down
The goal of the Warrior Down program is to build a continuous support network for people transitioning from addiction treatment, other forms of detention, or from prison to parole. The intent of this program is to help prevent relapse and recidivism.
This peer to peer program is designed to not only help the warrior in their recovery but also to strengthen the recovery of the people on the response team.
3. Mending Broken Hearts
The Mending Broken Hearts program provides culturally-based healing from grief, loss, and Intergenerational Trauma.
For information on the Wellbriety Program please contact our office at office@safeharboursociety.org.
4. Cultural Ceremonies
Cultural Ceremonies are an integral part of wellbriety programming. We believe culture is prevention and culture is cure for more information about upcoming ceremonies contact Hans at Safe Harbour.
| Day and Time | Mondays 10:30am | Wednesdays 10:30am | Fridays 3:00pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Safe Harbour Society – Detox 5246 43 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta | Safe Harbour Society – Detox 5246 43 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta | Safe Harbour Society – Detox 5246 43 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta |
| Red Deer Recovery Community | Red Deer Native Friendship Society | Whitney House | Women in Wellbriety | Safe Harbour Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day and Time | Mondays 7:30pm | Wednesdays 6:00pm | Mondays 7:00pm | Fridays 6:30pm | Fridays 12:00pm |
| Location | 27227 Township Road 391 (Highway 2A, north of Red Deer, right hand side of hwy) Red Deer, Alberta | 4808 51st Avenue Red Deer, Alberta | Sylvan Lake Contact Libby for location information | Zoom Meeting ID: 930 9794 3003 No passcode required | 5246 53 Ave (upstairs boardroom) Contact Hans for more information |
| For more information | 587-797-4290 | 403-340-0020 | 780-278-0784 | 403-550-7085 |