About Us
PEP Society
PEP Society is a registered non-profit organization founded in June 2004 and registered in February 2005. It was founded by a Family Support Worker, a Probation Officer, and a mother with a child struggling with methamphetamine addiction.
On July 1, 2006, the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act (PChAD) took effect. This is mandated treatment for children under eighteen years of age at risk as a result of drug or alcohol use. PEP Society was instrumental in getting this legislation as a resource for parents.
Today, PEP Society has family recovery groups in South Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Red Deer, Calgary and an Alberta-wide virtual group.
Mission, Vision, Values, Purpose
Mission
(The WHAT)
We empower families impacted by a loved one’s addiction through professionally facilitated learning, evidenced–informed tools and compassionate communities built on both expertise and lived experience.
Vision
(The DIFFERENCE we’re creating)
A society where no family faces addiction alone, where support is grounded in evidence, stigma is replaced by understanding, and recovery and hope are the norm.
Purpose
(The WHY)
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society exists so families affected by addiction can move from chaos to calm, misunderstanding to knowledge, and hopelessness to hope.
Values
(The WAY - what guides the way we do our work)
At PEP Society, our work is guided by six core values. They shape how we support families affected by addiction and how we show up for each other.
Growth with Purpose
We believe learning opens the door to healing. Families recover when they are supported with knowledge, encouragement and a space to grow.
Lead with Integrity
Families need people they can trust. We act honestly, steadily, and with accountability.
Heal Together
Community strengthens recovery. We build spaces where families connect, share, and foster resilience together.
Honour every Voice
Every story matters.
We listen respectfully without judgment and value both lived and professional experience.
We help families reclaim possibility.
We celebrate small wins and show that healing, even if messy, is real and achievable.
PEP's New West Edmonton Location
Is Now Open
Join us bi-weekly on Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
at the Jasper Place Wellness Centre, Main Floor, 16114 – 100A Avenue NW, West Edmonton
Look for the PEP sign on the sidewalk.
Our Accolades
Platinum Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal
Lerena Greig, 2022
Queen's Jubilee Medal
Awarded to Maralyn Benay
People's Choice Award
Community Life Pride of Strathcona Award
People's Choice Award
3rd Place Tree Category, Festival of Trees: 2008, 2010
Restorative Justice Awards Annual Achievement
PEP Contributors
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporters
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, businesses, foundations, and funders who make our work possible:
Community & Service Clubs
Canadian Progress Club – Sherwood Park
Canadian Progress Club – Silks
Healthcare & Wellness Partners
Alberta College of Pharmacy
The Medicine Shoppe, Sherwood Park
Brisbin Family Chiropractic
Sherwood Park Yoga
St. Albert Alliance Church
Sunrise Community Church
Sturgeon Valley Baptist Church
Government & Public Support
Alberta Government
Strathcona County
United Way
CALLS Community Adult Learning & Literacy Society
Corporate & Foundation Sponsors
ATCO EPIC
BMO Wealth Management & BMO Nesbitt Burns
Butler Family Foundation
County Clothes-Line Foundation
Dacro Industries Inc.
Greig Printing & Stationery Ltd.
Halkier + Dutton Design
McCrady Rourke Advisory
Park Power
Roger and Reit Bland Family Fund
Felix & Pat Kuefler Fund
Realtors Community Foundation, Edmonton & Area
SITE, a Centurion Company
Task Guru
Womanition