We are thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director!
Rising Above Ministries is excited to announce the appointment of Adele-Marie Diffey as our new Executive Director in Grande Prairie.
Adele brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, foster care, and church ministry, with a strong background in operations, HR, development, and strategic growth. Most recently serving as the National Executive Director of Safe Families Canada, Adele provided visionary leadership, grew teams across the country and advanced the mission of supporting children and families in need.
With a Master of Divinity from Wycliffe College and a Bachelor of Religious Education from Tyndale University, Adele has a lifelong passion for discipleship, mentorship, and building transformative, faith-based communities. Her heart for walking alongside individuals and families, combined with her proven leadership in growing organizations, makes them a tremendous blessing to Rising Above.
We are excited about this new season under Adele’s leadership and look forward to the continued impact we will have in Grande Prairie and beyond. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new Executive Director!
Welcome to Rising Above
Rising Above is a registered Canadian charity located in Grande Prairie, Alberta. We are known for our Christian-based 6-Month Residential Treatment program, and the Inner Healing support we offer to members of the community as well as clients within our program. Our Residential Treatment program first started in 2007 out of a great need for treatment options in Northern Alberta. We are pleased to offer an all-encompassing program that extends help to anyone who is struggling in a cycle of defeat. This includes, but is not limited to drug and alcohol abuse, patterns of homelessness and criminal activity, gambling and pornography addiction, anger issues, anxiety disorders, shame, low self-esteem, and so on.
Below are some key points on what helps to make our program successful for our clients:
- Holistic
- Christian-based
- Abstinence-based
- Non-institutionalized
- Live-in residence
- Inner Healing Foundation
- Affordable
If you're looking for an affordable treatment program in Northern Alberta, we encourage you to explore the "Residential Treatment" tab to see if Rising Above is the right program for you. Or you can simply click here and you will be redirected to our Residential Treatment page.
Accreditation on Process
We’re excited to share that Rising Above is currently in the process of becoming accredited through the Canadian Accreditation Council (CAC)!
Accreditation is a powerful step forward—it strengthens organizations by implementing sound policies and integrating them into daily operations. When an organization is grounded in strong, effective practices, every level—from leadership to frontline service—benefits.
Through this journey, we are demonstrating our commitment to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. We're not just working toward a certification—we're building a stronger foundation for the people and communities we serve.
Stay tuned as we continue this important journey toward accreditation and organizational excellence!
Provincial License
Rising Above is licensed with the Alberta Government as an addiction treatment centre.
The Mental Health Services Protection Act (MHSPA), Statutes of Alberta, 2018 Chapter M-13.2: This Act provides a foundation to ensure safe, quality addiction and mental health care. The Act also provides authority to license residential addiction treatment facilities and outlines core requirements that must be met.
To view our provincial license, click here.
