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 houselessness, 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.”
Change in Leadership for GSS at Year End
After 27 years as leader of the George Spady Society, Lorette Garrick will be retiring at the end of 2024. Lorette has led the George Spady Society through remarkable growth and transformation from what started as a Shelter service in 1983 to services that now encompass a supervised consumption service and medically supported detox, housing and clinical supports, supportive housing programs, and a unique palliative care program.
George Spady Society Board Chair, Chad Ekdahl, describes the scope and significance of the contributions Lorette Garrick has made to reinforcing the agency as a leading provider of services for Edmonton’s unhoused population: “Since joining The George Spady Society in 1997, Lorette has been instrumental in steering the George Spady Society through significant growth, challenges, and successes. Her visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to excellence, and passion for innovation have been driving forces behind our achievements.”
As of January 1st, when Lorette begins to enjoy a well-earned retirement, Dawn-Marie Diab, currently Director of Human Resources and Admin Operations, will step into the CEO role at 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.