Alberta doubles addiction treatment spaces commitment

Alberta’s government has funded more than 8,000 addiction treatment spaces annually, doubling the original commitment made in 2019 and firmly establishing Alberta as a national leader in treating addiction.

Alberta’s government is supporting everyday Albertans by building a comprehensive recovery-oriented system of care. This system is built on the premise that recovery is possible for everyone, and that no Albertan should be left without access to life-saving treatment and recovery services.

In 2019, Alberta’s government committed to funding 4,000 annual treatment spaces. That commitment has been exceeded two years ahead of schdedule. Albertans now have access to over 8,000 new publicly funded annual treatment, detox and recovery spaces.

Publicly funded addiction treatment is completely free for any Albertan. This was made possible when Alberta’s government eliminated daily user fees for all Albertans accessing publicly funded addiction treatment. Historically, Albertans were charged $40 per day for publicly funded residential treatment, a financial barrier that prevented many people from seeking help.

Both residential treatment and residential recovery focus on helping individuals improve all aspects of life that support long-term recovery. This includes improving physical and mental health, family and community connections, employment skills, housing stability and more.

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