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Federal funding creates 10 new crisis detox beds in downtown WinnipegFunding for Winnipeg detox spaces were announced Saturday, part of the Canadian Drugs and Substance Strategy, to help address the overdose crisis and other substance harms.CanadaNov 25, 2023
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Alberta government funds $10.2M towards Lethbridge supportive housingThe Lethbridge Housing Authority recently signed a provincial funding agreement of $10.2 million for a new, 42-bed unit of long-term supportive housing.FeaturesMay 4, 2023
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Manitoba’s Addiction Services Act ignores years of work by community groups, experts say'To see a bill like this introduced without any kind of community consultation was pretty disheartening,' said the director of Sunshine House of Manitoba's addiction services bill.CanadaMar 15, 2023
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Manitoba to spend $12M on addictions treatmentMental Health and Community Wellness Minister Janice Morley-Lecomte says the funding is part of the government's promise to create 1,000 publicly funded treatment spaces.HealthMar 14, 2023
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Former N.S. hotel being converted to supportive housing almost ready for tenantsThe project is a joint initiative between the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia and the North End Community Health Centre.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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Throne speech reveals 150 new addiction treatment spaces to be added in SaskatchewanDuring the provinces throne speech Wednesday, there were a number of items outlined to help with the rising demand more mental health and addictions services.CanadaOct 26, 2022
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Addictions docs, Ontario government reach virtual care deal after outcry from physiciansThere are about 600 addictions doctors who specialize in that therapy -- about 200 of them use virtual care.HealthOct 6, 2022
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B.C. spends $132M on treatment services for substance use, recoveryThe province says a $132-million program that adds staff, beds and services across the province aims to help people who require substance-use treatment and recovery care.HealthOct 13, 2021
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Cape Breton’s Eskasoni First Nation in mental health crisis: chiefLeroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation says the deaths have underscored the community's dire need for more health-care resources.HealthJan 17, 2019
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