Harvest House Ministries

Supporting Young Men in Recovery, Through Jesus Christ

Operating in the spirit of Christ since 1979, Harvest House serves men living with addiction and works to help them achieve lasting sobriety and return to their communities.

ENDING THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION

DELIVERING MORE THAN JUST ADDICTION TREATMENT

At Harvest House, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals struggling with addiction. Our holistic approach not only addresses substance abuse, but also focuses on mental health, life skills development, and community reintegration. We believe in empowering our residents with the tools they need to achieve lasting recovery and lead fulfilling lives. Through our various programs and services, we strive to create a supportive environment that fosters growth and healing.

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Residents Helped since 1979

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Residential Program Graduates

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Students Reached through VIP

Your gift makes a difference today

Your gift will change the lives of those touched by addiction.  Not just the men in the program, but also their families and loved ones who want nothing more than to have their son, brother, husband or father back in their lives in a meaningful and positive way.

On behalf of everyone affected by addiction, we thank you for your support!

Our 2026 Calendar Campaign has BEGUN!

A great gift for the upcoming holiday season, birthday or any occasion. Our beautiful selection of 16-month wall calendars for 2026, make great additions to any room.

Our Program

Discover how we help men struggling with addiction, and how we work together to support our community and fellow citizens.

A New Direction

Addresses addiction and criminal behaviour, simultaneously.

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Helps residents understand and address anger, its causes, and consequences.

Celebrate Recovery

Our 12-step recovery program that links AA with important Biblical principles.

Adult Education

We provide CAEC tutoring services along with post-secondary preparation.

Join Us for the 39th Annual Recovery Cup

The 39th Annual Recovery Cup Softball Tournament takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa. Join us for a day of softball, BBQ lunch, family-friendly activities, and community support for men rebuilding their lives in recovery.

38th Annual Recovery Cup Softball Tournament

Thank you to all who made the 38th Annual Recovery Cup a Success!

We would like to take this opportunity to showcase each business that sponsored the 38th Annual Recovery Cup! Please consider supporting these businesses and organizations as they have so generously supported us!

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The Latest from Harvest House Social Media

Whether or not you are able to help support our work through donations, following our social pages is an excellent way to keep up to date on our activities and to support through commenting and sharing our content! You can engage through our most recent posts below, or follow the links to engage directly from your favourite social platform(s)!

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This Father's Day, the fathers in our program were reminded that they are seen, valued, and supported.

Thanks to the generosity of Amazon, each father at Harvest House received a thoughtful gift package. These acts of kindness mean so much as the men in our program work toward recovery, rebuild relationships, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Thank you, Amazon, for making Father's Day a little more special for the fathers in our program 🙏

#HarvestHouse #FathersDay #RecoveryJourney #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #HopeAndHealing #RecoveryIsPossible

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⚾️ SAVE THE DATE! ⚾️

The 39th Annual Recovery Cup is almost here, and tickets are officially on sale!

Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the RA Centre for a day of softball, sunshine, great food, friendly competition, and an amazing community coming together for a great cause.

Whether you're cheering from the stands, catching up with friends, or enjoying the atmosphere, there's something for everyone.

🏰 Bouncy castle
🍔 BBQ lunch
🎟️ Raffle baskets & prizes
⚾️ Softball and friendly competition all day long

Most importantly, your ticket supports the men in recovery at Harvest House as they build brighter futures.

🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio!

Who's coming? 👇⚾️

#RecoveryCup #HarvestHouse #OttawaEvents #SoftballTournament #SupportRecovery #Community #RecoveryWorks #SummerEvents #Ottawa #HopeAndHealing

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Tom's journey to Harvest House began in a place he never expected.

After a surgery, he was prescribed pain medication. Over time, what started as a legitimate prescription became something much more difficult to manage.

In this clip, Tom shares how that path eventually led him to Harvest House and the moment he realized he needed help.

Every recovery journey starts somewhere. For Tom, this was the beginning of a new chapter.

Read Tom's full story here by visiting the link in bio. 

#HarvestHouse #RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #StoriesOfHope #RecoveryStartsHere

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

This verse has become a foundation in Tom’s recovery journey.

For years, he relied on his own understanding, trying to manage pain and control his life. But real change began when he learned to surrender that control, trust God, and accept help from others.

Through faith and daily commitment, Tom is now rebuilding his life, finding purpose in the everyday, and moving forward one day at a time ❤️

👉 Read his full story by visiting the link in bio.

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“Give yourself a chance.”

Tom’s journey started with an injury, but it led to addiction and loss of stability.

Today, he’s rebuilding his life, rediscovering joy in the everyday, and working toward his goal of law school—one day at a time. ❤️

New beginnings are possible.

🔗 Link in bio to read his full story

#HarvestHouse #StoriesOfHope #RecoveryJourney #OneDayAtATime #NewBeginnings

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Education. Perseverance. Transformation.

Through our Harvest House Continuing Education Program, residents have the opportunity to earn their high school equivalency through the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC), a powerful step toward long-term recovery, stability, and purpose. At Harvest House, education is more than a milestone, it’s a pathway to a new life.

2025 CAEC Results:
✔️ 15 residents wrote exams
✔️ 13 successfully passed
✔️ 87% overall success rate

But there’s more to the story… 
Four residents faced setbacks and had to rewrite at least one exam, and 3 of them came back to pass. That’s a 75% success rate for those who refused to give up. Because at Harvest House, we know that perseverance matters just as much as achievement.

👏 We’re incredibly proud of every resident who took this step forward in 2025.

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“He is not here; He has risen!” — Luke 24:6 

Today we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death. The resurrection is more than a moment in history, it’s the promise of new life for all who believe. 

At Harvest House, that promise is lived out every day. Through Christ, men are finding freedom, purpose, and a fresh start. Because He lives, hope is alive. Because He lives, change is possible. 

Happy Easter from all of us at Harvest House ✝️ 

#EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #NewLife #Hope #HarvestHouse

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“there they crucified Him,” — Luke 23:33

Today, we pause and remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

On the cross, He carried our sin, our brokenness, and our burdens, making a way for healing, forgiveness, and new life.

And in the midst of it all, Jesus chose forgiveness:
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34

At Harvest House, we see the power of that sacrifice every day. Lives once marked by struggle are being restored through Christ’s love.

Because of the cross, no story is beyond redemption.

Today, we remember. Today, we give thanks.

#GoodFriday #ItIsFinished #FaithInAction #HarvestHouse #Redemption

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The Harvest House Shop

What better way to support Men in recovery than through a purchase of one of our hand-made products? Whether a gift for yourself or a cherished loved one, not only does it your contribution immediately help our program, you also receive an income tax receipt, along with your purchase.