Author: Diane MacPherson

Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Rick Wilson issued the following statement on peer-reviewed research studying the Red Deer Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) closure:

Online gaming sites in Alberta’s regulated market will need to meet the highest standards for responsible gambling to operate in the province.

Alberta’s government is partnering with post-secondary institutions to support the wellness of students, staff and faculty pursuing recovery from addiction.

Alberta’s drug treatment courts help break the cycle of addiction-motivated crime by giving non-violent offenders access to supervised treatment and recovery.

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Alberta’s government is investing nearly $6 million to help prevent, interrupt and respond to family violence while directly supporting survivors.

Kickstand, a not-for-profit organization supporting youth mental health, is receiving funding to expand in-person and online care so youth can have more good days.

Albertans suffering from addiction will have increased access to medical detox and pre-treatment beds at the new George Spady Society location in Edmonton.

Alberta’s government is keeping its promise to increase funding for women’s shelters by $10 million over four years.

Alberta’s fourth recovery community has opened in Calgary, providing holistic long-term treatment for individuals pursuing recovery from addiction.