At SRP, pass times are limited during the first month to give you time to settle in and build foundational recovery skills. During this period, you may still go out for pre-approved appointments with professional supports and spend time with family members. These outings must be approved in advance and cannot interfere with scheduled programming.

After your first month, you will work with your Case Manager to identify safe and supportive people in your life and arrange passes. Passes typically occur on weekends and must always be approved in advance. They are intended to help you build community connections that will support your recovery after SRP and give you opportunities to practice sobriety in real-world situations.

Yes! We allow participants to keep their cell phones while in the program; however, we ask that you do not use them during programming time.

We recognize that cell phones can be an important way to stay connected with supportive people in your life, including family, friends, and other positive supports. Maintaining these connections can play a meaningful role in your recovery journey.

We also understand that learning how to use technology in a healthy, balanced way is part of preparing for life outside of SRP. Rather than removing access completely, we aim to support you in building awareness and boundaries around your phone use so it becomes a tool that supports your recovery, rather than distracts from it.

Supportive Recovery uses a harm reduction model and allows participants to smoke a limited amount of tobacco and cannabis.

We understand that, for some people, substance use has been a way of coping. Within our program, tobacco and cannabis use may be permitted if it is supporting your recovery - not taking away from it. This does not mean you can smoke at any time or in any amount.

We do not support cannabis use for the purpose of getting high. Instead, the goal is to create space for you to engage in other coping strategies and supports. Our intention is to help you build skills that don’t rely on substances, so you can reduce your use over time and feel more confident in your recovery.

There are clear expectations and guidelines around smoking on site. This includes having conversations with staff beforehand, being intentional about your use, and taking time afterward to reflect on how it impacted you. These expectations are in place to support your safety, growth, and long-term recovery goals.

Yes, most of the programming at SRP is offered using a group-based approach.

We believe that the opposite of addiction isn’t just sobriety; it’s connection. Group work creates opportunities to learn from others, share experiences, and feel less alone in what you’re going through. Many participants find that they build meaningful relationships while at SRP that continue to support their recovery after they leave.

Group participation is an important part of the program; however, we also recognize the need for balance. There is built-in time throughout the day for individual activities, reflection, and personal space.

Our Case Manager and Youth Recovery Support Staff can support you in exploring and applying for housing options after SRP. However, moving directly into another THS program is not guaranteed as availability within THS housing is very limited. Because of this, it’s important to remain open to a range of housing options as you plan for life after SRP.

During your time here, we also focus on strengthening connections with family and natural supports, wherever possible. Building these relationships can be an important part of creating a stable and supportive environment when you leave the program.