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The more people who can be helped, the more it benefits the whole community including families, policing and the health-care system. In the April 7 Leader-Post, Mr. Jason Mercredi is upset that the safe consumption site wasn’t given funds and asks “what are you doing to stop people from dying?”
Some answers: Last year the government gave $1,380,000 in funding to set up a new, 20-bed treatment centre for those wanting to get off drugs. This also included $1,840,000 annual cash flow. This year another $850,000 was added to open 12 more beds and two more pre-treatment beds. These are in addition to the rehab centres already in place. Yes I know, we need many more. Two million dollars was allocated for youth-centered mental health treatment and services that aim to reduce other harms of drug use. Also, $440,000 was given to expanding access to harm reduct