Rocky Native Friendship Centre

Rocky Native Friendship Centre is a community-based organization in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, serving Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in the surrounding region. Located at 4917–52 Street, the centre provides outpatient addiction counselling, aftercare support, and community programming rooted in Indigenous values of connection, culture, and healing. As part of Canada’s network of Native Friendship Centres, Rocky Native offers accessible, culturally safe services to those who may face barriers to mainstream treatment settings.

Outpatient Addiction Counselling

The centre’s addiction services are delivered on an outpatient basis, allowing clients to receive structured counselling and support while remaining connected to their families and communities. Individual counselling sessions help clients explore the root causes of their substance use — including trauma, grief, and social and cultural disconnection — and develop practical strategies for recovery. Support for alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and opioid addictions is provided by staff who understand the lived realities of the community they serve.

Culturally Grounded Community Support

Native Friendship Centres are built on the principle that healing happens in relationship with community. Rocky Native Friendship Centre provides a welcoming space where Indigenous people in Rocky Mountain House can access addiction support alongside a broader range of cultural, social, and wellness services. Cultural safety, peer connection, and community belonging are woven into every aspect of care — making the centre a trusted resource for individuals who may not feel comfortable in clinical or institutional settings.

Aftercare and Ongoing Recovery Support

Beyond initial counselling, the centre offers aftercare programming to help clients maintain their recovery over the long term. This ongoing support — including check-ins, group programming, and connection to community resources — helps bridge the gap between formal treatment and everyday life. For individuals transitioning out of residential programs elsewhere, Rocky Native Friendship Centre can serve as a local touchpoint for continued recovery support in the Rocky Mountain House area.