Red Deer\u0027s only overdose prevention site will be transitioning to a mobile unit run by Alberta Health Services.
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He also formally apologized to Turning Point and other service providers for the way they learned of the transition.The OPS, located in the parking lot of Safe Harbour Society, a non-profit outreach organization in central Red Deer, will transition over the next three to six months to a mobile overdose prevention unit.
Turning Point, however, said they have been waiting to open a permanent site to better meet the community’s identified needs. Carmichael said the non-profit is still determining the full impact of a transition and the organization will continue to work closely with the province, the City of Red Deer and community partners.
“Should the operation of the OPS transition to AHS, it is critical the same capacity level is maintained, and the same services be provided.”Article content
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