Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Community Care Support Units: Emergency Units for Crisis Intervention in Mental Health and Addictions
Agreement Number:
2425-HQ-000139
Agreement Value:
$459,400.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This initiative aims to create safe, stigma-free spaces by retrofitting trailers for mental health and addiction recovery. It provides immediate crisis intervention with trained staff and resources, while offering transportation to access medical and recovery services. By diverting non-hospital cases, it eases pressure on emergency departments. The project targets full deployment, including retrofitting, staffing, and partnerships.
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:
Kehewin, Alberta, CA T0A 1C0
Reference Number:
271-2024-2025-Q4-00040
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kehewin Cree Nation
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion