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The Lethbridge HIV Connection Society (ARCHES) is a non-profit, charitable organization registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. The services of this society consist primarily of harm reduction client services: support, education, and advocacy for marginalized individuals in our community. At the present time, the Lethbridge HIV Connection Society (ARCHES) runs one program: The Indigenous Recovery Coach Program. If you would like more information about this program, please read below and/or contact the staff at ARCHES in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Indigenous Recovery Coach Program

OUR VISION

A restored connection to the old life with new experiences from a shared spirit of Niitsitapi.

OUR MISSION

To empower individuals in recovery with cultural guidance.

The Indigenous Recovery Coach Program is a peer-to-peer community-based and culturally informed recovery coach program, supporting adults undergoing opioid agonist therapy for opioid or methamphetamine addiction in Lethbridge. The program combines one-on-one community-based case management practices with culturally-focused healing and behavior relapse prevention.

TRADITION - The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.

Tradition reinforces values such as freedom, faith, integrity, a good education, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and the value of being selfless.