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Sixteen new addictions treatment spaces are opening up in Regina.
According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the new spaces at two homes operated by Pine Lodge Addictions Recovery will support sober living for adults.
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The new spaces are being funded to the tune of $863,000 as part of the government’s Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, which committed the province to opening 500 treatment spaces by 2028. The ministry said 297 of those 500 spaces are currently available.
“Sober living treatment is an important part of addictions recovery,” Lori Carr, Saskatchewan’s minister of mental health and addictions, said in a statement.
“These new spaces will enable more individuals struggling with addictions to access the care they need and to live healthier, safer lives in recovery.”
The new spaces offer a place for people who are continuing their recovery after receiving initial treatment for their addictions. Intake for 10 of the spaces started on Feb. 1, the ministry said, while intake for the other six spots will start next month.
“The addition of 16 new post-treatment beds expands program capacity and supports a smoother transition for participants moving from intensive treatment into stable, recovery-focused housing,” Andrew Love, Pine Lodge’s executive director, said in a statement.
“This expansion places a strong emphasis on structured day programming and vocational opportunities. By increasing capacity, the program strengthens continuity of care and provides staff with greater flexibility to deliver individualized supports, relapse-prevention services, and planning for successful reintegration into the community.”
Zoe Teed McKay, executive director of provincial mental health and addictions services for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, emphasized the importance of providing stable housing for those undergoing addictions treatment.
“Post-treatment housing plays a critical role in helping people safely transition back into their communities while building the supports and skills needed for long-term recovery,” Teed McKay said in a statement.
