The funding aims to establish 15 medical detox and 20 pre-treatment beds to support up to 1,000 Calgarians every year. yyc
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“We know there’s a lot more work to do as we continue to see that mental health and addictions create further barriers to ending a person’s experience of homelessness. These programs will be an important piece in removing those barriers so more vulnerable Calgarians can move into recovery and ultimately housing.”
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