Calgary Dream Centre

I have never had such a hard time getting ahold of someone to make a donation of blankets, men's winter work gloves, etc very disappointed

A place of support and recovery for men in need of healthy routine and stability. Thos place saves lives and mends families distraught circumstances.

I love everything that this place stands for. And I think what I like best is that they not only are trying to encourage men into a different lifestyle than addiction, they don’t give up on them. Some have stayed here several times before they’re ready for a change.

I lived on the property owned by the "Dream Center" for almost 3 years head of the housing HERMINA made the decision I was able to live on my own: (.
I thought this type of company is supposed STOP homelessness? !? !
Still haven't found a home.
Hmmmmm INTERESTING

I went through the 49 day treatment program on April 7th and finished May 26th. I was completely consumed by addiction and was losing everything: any jobs I had, friends, family, relationships, my sense of identity, my will to keep moving forward. I was trapped in a vicious cycle and had no way out.

The CDC welcomed me with open arms and invited me to try something new: get clean and dive into my problems and past traumas. Through their DBT and CBT programs I was able to learn a ton about myself and others, and why people act the way they do. How to recognize faults within myself and remedy them or at least work on them.

The support from the intake staff, the Recovery Support Workers, the Case Managers, and the brotherhood itself was and continues to be an integral part of my recovery. Without this place, I'd have continued wandering down the dark path I was on.

Through the CDC I was able to find my sense of belonging again. My identity. I am able to look myself in the mirror and actually love what is staring back at me now. I've learned that through addiction I was only giving myself quick fixes and never addressing the underlying causes of my addiction.

I lost my sister to addiction while I was in program and I didn't leave. I didn't decide to go and self-soothe in the only ways I knew how prior to coming here. Instead, I stayed.

The important of connection cannot be understated because without it, I probably wouldn't still be walking this earth.

The friends I've made, the things I've learned, the experiences I've had and the people that surround me and continue to surround me I owe all to the CDC.

Now I look back on my addiction and have a reason to never go back. Now I have the tools and the foundation to live a life worth living.

Thank you, Calgary Dream Centre. For giving me my life back; and most importantly - myself.

The Calgary Dream Centre is changing the lives of men struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol. I work here and see the work being done here firsthand! Whether you need help or want to help, we want to hear from you. Go to our website for more information. We do recover! God bless you!

Came to volunteer here and was blown away by the professionalism and organization of the staff. The dream centre is a wonderful example of a non-profit doing things with excellence.

The staff and counselors are caring and are making a difference in so many lives. If you are needing help with an addiction, please check them out.