Addiction Support

• Alberta government clarifies Compassionate Intervention Act after criticism

  As the United Conservative government faces criticism over its Compassionate Intervention Act, the premier's chief of staff sat down with Global News to set the record straight.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2023
  
• For-profit mental health and addictions clinics offering free treatment for holiday season

  A for-profit addiction and mental health clinic is looking to give back for the holidays by giving away 25 outpatient clinic spots for those in need.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2022
  
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• Manitoba funding to addiction prevention, harm reduction ‘a start,’ organizations say

  Organizations say Manitoba's commitment toward community safety by addressing addiction prevention and harm reduction is "a start," but more help is needed.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2022
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• Manitoba spending $390K to expand services at Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinics

  Manitoba is spending $390,000 to expand services and increase capacity at Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics across the province.

  Health

  Nov 2, 2022
• New complex care spaces set to open this winter in Kelowna, B.C.

  The housing and health-care supports will be provided by Interior Health staff and contracted service providers.

  Health

  Sep 12, 2022
• Federal funding will help Guelph organizations address overdose crisis

  Five organizations in Guelph, Ont., will share in $2.9 million in federal funding for programs to help with addiction support and overdose prevention.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2022
• Alberta wilderness addiction treatment program at risk of shutting down

  A wilderness-based addiction treatment program in western Alberta is at risk of shutting down. Alumni are now raising $625,000 to purchase new land and keep it operating.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2022
• London and area Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Centre gets new home and more beds

  The Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services is celebrating the opening of its new crisis centre.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2022
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• Doctors, lawyers gather in Lethbridge to support harm-reduction services

  A group gathered in Lethbridge on Thursday afternoon to show support for the Lethbridge Overdose Prevention Society and harm-reduction services in southern Alberta. 

  Health

  Oct 15, 2020
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• ‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino

  "The government gambling website is launched at a very opportune moment, with thousands of Albertans stranded at home."

  Economy

  Oct 2, 2020