Introduction to Alberta's ROSC

This video provides an overview of Alberta’s Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) — a structured, coordinated model that supports individuals through all stages of recovery. It explores the realities of substance use in Alberta, emphasizing that addiction is a complex health condition shaped by social, psychological, and biological factors.

The Alberta model integrates prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and long-term recovery supports across a coordinated continuum of care. From Recovery Communities and Therapeutic Living Units (TLUs) to the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program, the system is designed to reduce barriers, deliver individualized care, and empower people to rebuild their lives through purpose and belonging.

Grounded in evidence-based practice, Alberta’s ROSC is transforming how recovery is understood, supported, and sustained.