Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Peer Support Workers and Outreach Wellness Van for Overdose Crisis Response
Agreement Number:
2425-HQ-000211
Agreement Value:
$322,376.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 29, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project will urgently address the rising overdose crisis in Beaver Lake Cree Nation by expanding access to culturally appropriate, trauma-informed care. Peer support workers, an outreach wellness van, and expanded harm reduction programs provide critical overdose prevention and evidence-based response services to community members.
Organization:
Health Canada
Expected Results:
Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.
Location:
Lac La Biche, Alberta, CA T0A 2C0
Reference Number:
271-2024-2025-Q4-00003
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Beaver Lake Cree Nation
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion