Vision Statement
The George Spady Centre Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being.
Mission Statement
To provide a continuum of support services to people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.
What Our Clients Say
“You think outside of the box and I’m outside of the box.
It’s nice not to be judged for once.”
“Without coming here and meeting the staff, I would not have made the decision to act on sobriety. They were all wonderful people and I hope to know them for life.”
“I am so excited to start this journey. You have given me a life, a chance, a journey that is going to be epic. I am forever grateful.”
Dawn-Marie Diab, Our New Chief Executive Officer!
This new year is an exciting opportunity and a true honor for me as I step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at the George Spady Society. I realize the role is a huge responsibility because as a team, we serve among the most vulnerable in our Edmonton community and the services of the George Spady Society are recognized as being of the highest quality. I am committed to supporting staff in continuing and further developing that exceptional service.
The remarkable work that Lorette Garrick has done in leading the agency since 1997 has given us a solid foundation to build on. I want to thank Lorette, personally, for the guidance she has provided through the past nine months of transition, and I want to thank the Board for selecting and entrusting me to take on this key leadership role.
Our focus and priority at the George Spady Society will continue to be exceptional service for our clients. To each and every employee of the George Spady Society, I am excited about working with you as the Chief Executive Officer and look forward to supporting the vital work we are doing in this community. To our valued community partners, I look forward to continuing our close collaboration in providing that exceptional service.
Dawn-Marie Diab, in role of CEO of the George Spady Society
Exciting News about our
Medically Supported Detox: We’re moving in 2025!
In 2025, the George Spady Society Medically Supported Detox will be moving to a new building in the West Jasper area. Explore our new Community Engagement website for service information and Frequently Asked Questions about Detox and our commitment to the community.
Exterior of new GSS Detox building
What Healthcare Excellence Canada says about George’s House
We're delighted that the George's House Palliative Care program has been identified as a promising practice model by Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC). Discover what impressed the HEC program team about the George's House model in “Promising Practice: George’s House”.
Also, check out this video to see the care, compassion, and community that clients experience at George’s House.