History/About Us

Since 1975, the Thorpe Recovery Centre has been helping people beat painful addictions and discover happier, more fulfilling lives. The Walter A. "Slim" Thorpe Recovery Centre opened in the nurses' residence of the local hospital, offering the much needed detoxification unit for chemically dependent individuals.

The building was named after "Slim" Thorpe, in tribute to his devoted work in helping those suffering from alcoholism. Within six years, the Centre expanded to become a full treatment centre. A 14 day recovery program and outpatient counseling was incorporated to round off addiction services in this area.

In February of 1988, the "Slim" Thorpe Centre moved to a new location within the city, a fully modern facility for its time, specifically designed for addiction services. The added service of a Youth and Adolescent outpatient office further enhanced the community resources surrounding addictions.  The 14 day program was extended to 21 days and community education and prevention programs were initiated.  In 2007, the 28 day program was added as an option, and in early 2011 the program was extended to a minimum of 42 days.

In February of 1994, Canada's first in-house gambling recovery program began, providing yet another service to Lloydminster.  In mid 2009, we extended our gambling program and now run a 42 day gambling track.  This program has gambling-specific components and we believe is of great benefit to all of our clients.

On January 23, 2012 the Thorpe Recovery Centre opened the doors to its new state of the art facility just outside of Lloydminster. It is a 72 bed facility that provides adult and youth detox and residential programming.

Always growing, ever changing, client focus remains as it has from day one ... the heart of what we do.