Addiction and Recovery Supports
CUPS provides trauma-informed addition and recovery supports, including opioid addiction treatment, addiction education, and counselling. CUPS helps individuals stabilize their health, manage withdrawal symptoms, and reduce overdose risks while offering addiction recovery and support planning.
What this program can help with:
- Opioid replacement therapy and other treatments for substance use
- Access to internal and external recovery programs and support
- Personalized addiction counseling and support
- Overdose prevention education and training
Who can access this program?
Individuals must meet low-income criteria or be experiencing homelessness and not have doctor or a primary care provider outside of CUPS.
How to get help
Come down to CUPS
Walk-in appointments available
Health provider or community agency referrals accepted, client must give consent.
Location
CUPS Calgary – 1001 10th Ave SW, Triage Desk 2, 2nd Floor
Monday to Thursday
8:30 am–3:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am–2:00 pm
Closed on weekends, and on statutory holidays.
Contact us for more information
Phone: (403) 206-1062
Fax: (403) 221-8785
Frequently asked questions
What is opioid replacement therapy?
Opioid replacement therapy uses prescribed medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms and help individuals manage opioid dependence.
Do I need a referral to access addictions and recovery supports?
No, walk-in appointments are available, but referrals from health providers or community agencies are also accepted.
Is counseling included in the program?
Yes, all participants can access personalized addiction counseling alongside medication-assisted treatment.
Can I receive a naloxone kit?
Yes, free take-home naloxone kits are provided for overdose prevention.
Is this program free?
Yes, services are free for eligible individuals meeting low-income criteria.