‘Recovery community’ for addiction treatment announced for Red Deer
The provincial government is providing up to $5 million to build a recovery community in Red Deer, a move they say will add 75 addiction treatment beds in central Alberta.
The announcement is part of $25 million included in Alberta’s Recovery Plan to “support the construction of life-changing recovery communities, which will play a critical role in supporting the health, wellness and long-term recovery of Albertans.”
“Today’s announcement is a big step towards supporting Albertans in their goal of recovery,” said Premier Jason Kenney, who made the announcement Saturday outside of Red Deer City Hall. “These recovery communities are a continuation of our efforts at creating 4,000 addiction treatment spaces in the province and building a full continuum of care for people struggling with addiction.”
“Today’s announcement by the Government of Alberta responds to a long-standing critical health and social need in our community,” said Red Deer mayor Tara Veer. “The lives and well-being of our loved ones matter most of all, and this vital investment will significantly help our local addictions response by ensuring access to treatment for individuals and families affected by addictions in Red Deer and central Alberta.”