The Brightshores Health System Wellness and Recovery Centre project has been approved to receive $500,000 from Bruce County Council.
This will be given over five years, from 2024 to 2028.
"Bruce County recognizes the importance of providing programs and services for community members living with mental health concerns and addictions," said Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody. "Partnering with Brightshores Health System is a unique opportunity to support the complex needs of individuals we mutually serve and will address service gaps and pressures in our region."
The centre is located in Owen Sound and is based on harm reduction and recovery principles. It will give a safe space to those in need of support and management for substance use and mental health concerns. It will reduce healthcare costs, reduce the use of hospital emergency services, and destigmatize mental health and substance use.
"Our region has seen a significant increase in opioid-related hospitalizations and our emergency department visits have tripled in the past few years," said Gary Sims, Brightshores Health System CEO. "This new recovery centre will be the largest of its kind in our region and will be able to treat people from across Grey Bruce."
To learn more, you can visit its website.
