Detox
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‘Game-changer’ East Vancouver detox facility remains stalled 5 years after approvalThe facility, which will include 97 affordable housing units and 51 detox beds is slated for construction on the north side of East 1st Avenue just east of Clark Drive.HealthOct 23, 2023
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Amid an overdose crisis, detox beds added at Calgary Drop-In CentreThe Calgary Drop-In Centre announced two new programs for vulnerable people struggling with addiction to safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol under medical supervision.CanadaJun 9, 2023
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Red tape delays construction of Vancouver detox, social housing project approved 4 years agoThe concerns come as the BC Coroners Service reports nearly seven people died per day of suspected illicit drug overdoses in January.HealthMar 7, 2023
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‘It’s not going to be easy’: B.C.-born former actor shares hopes for detox and recoveryBernie Coulson, who once shared the screen with an Oscar winner says he's overwhelmed at the outpouring of support since appearing on a Global News broadcast last month.HealthJan 11, 2023
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Alberta to provide more funding to addictions, homelessness to Calgary, EdmontonThe province will now be providing equal funding to Calgary and Edmonton for social support initiatives to aid in the homeless and addictions epidemics.PoliticsOct 1, 2022
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Addiction Recovery Centre moves from city’s core to far northeast EdmontonThe Addiction Recovery Centre is temporarily moving from downtown Edmonton moved to Alberta Hospital on Fort Road and 174 Avenue because of Valley Line west LRT construction.HealthJun 22, 2022
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Vancouver youth detox facility to close after funding cutVancouver Coastal Health says the facility doesn't meet "current best practices around opioid use disorder," and funding will go to a new model with more emphasis on home detox.HealthApr 2, 2022
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Minister fields questions on detox and safe supply, during Vernon visitWhile announcing new services, Minister Sheila Malcolmson faced questions about services Vernon and the Okanagan are still missing to address the drug poisoning crisis.CanadaMar 14, 2022
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‘Sustainable change in our vulnerable communities’: EPS HELP unit gets funds to expandThe money will allow EPS's Human-centred Engagement and Liaison Partnership (HELP) teams to hire six additional social navigators who will partner with existing EPS personnel.HealthNov 19, 2021
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Detox beds closed by pandemic need to reopen now, say Winnipeg expertsThe coronavirus pandemic has led to a reduction in detox beds in Winnipeg and experts say it's becoming extremely difficult for people with addictions to get help.HealthJan 6, 2021
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