On a Dime Transformations

On A Dime Transformations, founded by Kelly Lydiard, is at the forefront of integrating employment-based recovery into the journey from addiction treatment to lasting recovery. Inspired by Kelly’s personal journey from addiction to professional success, the company addresses the critical need for meaningful employment in sustaining long-term recovery.

The holistic approach at On A Dime helps participants uncover their strengths, motivations, beliefs, and values, leading to purpose-driven lives. The multi-disciplinary team of doctors, social workers, peer support workers, and career coaches collaborates with treatment providers, government agencies, and recovery coaches to offer tailored support. This comprehensive support system ensures that each participant receives the personalized care necessary for successful recovery and employment integration.

On A Dime customizes its programs to fit within existing treatment models, budgets, and timelines, ensuring seamless integration and maximum impact. The programs are designed for neuro-diverse learners, incorporating interactive workshops, group sessions, and ongoing support to fully engage participants. This approach not only improves long-term recovery outcomes but also enhances social and financial impacts by transforming underemployed individuals into net contributors to society.

Kelly Lydiard reflects, "At 32, I realized there was more to me than this life I had been living. Through listening to others' stories, I found hope that a life beyond my past was possible." This sentiment underscores the company's mission to provide hope and tangible pathways to a better future for those in recovery.

On A Dime Transformations builds recovery capital by equipping participants with the necessary resources and skills to maintain long-term recovery. By emphasizing the crucial role of employment, the company helps individuals transition smoothly from treatment to stable employment, creating a positive ripple effect on communities and economies.

Committed to helping individuals discover their intrinsic value and achieve meaningful careers, On A Dime significantly improves recovery outcomes. 

For more information, visit On A Dime Transformations.

On A Dime Transformations has received investment from UCeed, a venture philanthropy fund accelerating UCalgary and community-based startup companies to advance problem-solving research, create jobs and fuel the economy. A key program in the UCalgary innovation ecosystem, UCeed bridges the gap between innovation, demonstration, and commercialization, and is managed by UCalgary’s knowledge-transfer and business incubator, Innovate Calgary.

UCeed Health Fund is supported by the generosity of the River Fund at the Calgary Foundation and its mission to build a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs.