How We Work
Our Approach
We bring a modern approach to recovery—one that combines the proven structure of 12-step programs with transformative community living.
From your first day at Milestone, you'll experience a balance of accountability, skill-building, and genuine connection designed to help you not just stay sober, but actually build a life worth living in recovery.
A Modern Approach To Recovery
12-Step Foundation
We build on what works.
The 12-step framework has helped millions achieve long-term recovery—which is why it forms the backbone of our approach.
At Milestone, you'll integrate these principles into your daily life through regular meeting attendance, step work, and sponsorship.
Community Living Model
We create strength through connection.
We bring men in recovery together to live as a community, showing you what's possible by seeing peers succeed and giving you people to lean on when things get tough.
Each resident contributes to house operations, fostering ownership of both personal recovery and the community's well-being.
Mentorship system
We connect you with experienced guides.
Our mentorship approach pairs you with men further along in recovery, building authentic relationships where you can discuss challenges and celebrate wins.
Mentors model healthy behaviors while strengthening their own recovery through service. As you progress, you'll have opportunities to guide others too.
Structure + Freedom
We provide stability while building independence.
We start with clear expectations that provide stability when everything else feels uncertain in early recovery.
As you prove you're ready for more responsibility, you'll earn more freedom—ensuring you're set up for success at every stage of your journey.
Physical Wellness
We support your whole self, not just your recovery.
Your physical health directly impacts your mental clarity and emotional resilience during recovery.
Through our group workouts and communal meals, you'll strengthen your body while forging the supportive relationships, routines, and habits that make your recovery sustainable.
Real-world integration
We prepare you for life beyond recovery.
Unlike traditional programs that create protective bubbles, our urban Montreal location allows you to practice recovery while staying connected to daily life.
You'll learn to apply recovery principles in real-world settings with the safety net of returning to a supportive community every day.
Progress Phases
Your journey here follows a clear path forward.
Each phase includes achievable milestones that mark your readiness to progress—creating a roadmap for growth.
A Day at Milestone
Life at Milestone follows a consistent rhythm.
Our structured schedule helps build the habits essential for lasting recovery, with clear expectations that create a stable foundation for everyone.
A typical day includes wellness activities, recovery work, fitness & exercise, shared house responsibilities, group meals, and time for personal growth.
