Celebrating 50 years of connection, community and growth in recovery.

We’ve been providing our unique community-based long-term recovery services since 1975. That’s half a century of doing things a little bit differently, learning from our clients, alumni, staff and supporters, and developing an inclusive culture of excellence to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Connect and Celebrate

This year we’re recognizing the achievements of the past 50 years while looking to the future and we’d love it if you joined in the celebrations.

We’ve designed this web page to help you stay connected with all that we’re doing to mark this special occasion.

Here you’ll find details of everything we have planned, together with special anniversary content and updates. Be sure to bookmark this page and follow us on socials so you don’t miss out as we add new content and event announcements throughout 2025.

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Latest News

Catch up with our latest press releases here.

Your Story is Our Story

We’ve been growing together for 50 years. That’s a lot of connections, experiences and learning about recovery! Program alumni, supporters, staff and board reflect on their relationships with Tamarack over the past 50 years. Have you got a Tamarack memory you’d like to share? Join us on socials or email us at 50years@tamarackrecovery.org to submit your story.

“I feel honoured and blessed to have spent a large part of…my working years at Tamarack. I have loved being part of developing our aftercare and pre-treatment programs, and seeing our dream of having a safe transitional home for our graduates become a reality.”

Read the full story.

Joanne
Staff

“I have been connected to Tamarack for over 14 years now. That’s the beautiful thing about this place – they don’t give you a deadline for support once you graduate. You get support for life if you want it.”

Read the full story.

Shannon
Graduate

“I could tell quickly that Tamarack was going to be something special… My counsellor provided unwavering support and guidance, gently steering me towards solutions and reminding me of the bigger picture when needed. I felt genuinely heard and understood.”

Read the full story.

Nick
Graduate

Celebrating with You

Since we welcomed our first clients in 1975, making and maintaining connections has been an essential part of everything we do. This year, as we mark our 50th anniversary, we will be hosting two events where we will celebrate existing connections, reconnect with those who have been part of Tamarack’s history, and create new links with supporters in our community.

Watch this space for details and we hope to see you there!

June-Event

June 25th, 2025

Alumni Celebration

Join us for an evening visiting and reconnecting with fellow graduates, program participants, board members and staff. No matter how long it’s been, we’d love to see you and catch up. Whether you want to pop in for a quick hello or stay for some supper, we’re looking forwardto welcoming you at this relaxed event.

If you’d like to join us, please reach out to 50years@tamarackrecovery.org for details and to confirm your attendance.

September-Event

September, 2025

Supporters Celebration

Watch this space. Plans are afoot to mark this special milestone in the Fall.

Can you help?

We’d love to connect with suppliers in our community who would like to support these events with donations of goods or services. If you’d like to show your support for the work we do in your community, please get in touch.