Building Resilient Recovery Communities in Southern Alberta

SARRCon is where recovery, resilience, and community come together. This two-day event brings professionals, peers, and community leaders into one shared space to explore how we can strengthen Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care across Southern Alberta.

Why Attend?

SARRCon offers a meaningful blend of professional development, networking, and personal growth.

You’ll:

• Gain practical tools to support recovery-focused systems
• Connect with others committed to collaboration and wellness
• Reignite your sense of purpose in the work you do

Whether you are working in the field, leading in your community, or sharing lived experience, SARRCon is designed to inspire action and deepen connection.

This Year’s Theme

“Strength in Community, Recovery through Connection”

Our 2026 theme centers on shared learning and collaboration. Together, we’ll explore the powerful link between recovery, resilience, and the natural world—highlighting how grounding ourselves in both community and nature strengthens collective wellbeing.

Lived experience remains at the heart of SARRCon. Real stories of recovery, hope, and leadership from across Southern Alberta will guide conversations and shape meaningful dialogue.

Keynote Speakers

• Dr. Jody Carrington
  Exploring the transformative power of connection, belonging, and resilience.
• Jill Drader
  Presenting Knowings: Where Logic and Intuition Meet—an inspiring look at creativity, self-awareness, and their role in leadership and recovery.

Immersive Workshop Experience

This year, SARRCon introduces a focused, two-hour immersive workshop led by Jill Drader.

Participants will:

• Explore how intuition and self-awareness build resilience
• Gain practical tools for leadership and purpose alignment
• Engage in creative exercises that transform insight into meaningful community action

This shared experience replaces multiple breakout sessions, creating space for deeper learning and connection.

Community Connection

SARRCon 2026 will feature intentional space for networking, collaboration, and resource sharing. Attendees can expect art displays, wellness moments, and grounding practices designed to keep the experience engaging, human-centered, and restorative.