The HART hubs have primary care and mental health services including addiction care and support, social services and employment support, but they will not support the safe consumption of illicit drugs.
THUNDER BAY— The transition of Path 525 to a Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub shows the province is recognizing the importance of supporting the addictions crisis, says the chair of the Thunder Bay and District Social Servcies Administration Board .
He said the DSSAB has worked alongside the NorWest Community Health Centres throughout the application process because they recognize they're part of the path to recovery. NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Thunder Bay Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois, have been adamant that closing safe consumption sites will lead to more overdoses and additional public health concerns.
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