Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Hiring Substance Use/Addictions Workers in the Shelter System
Agreement Number:
2526-HQ-000037
Agreement Value:
$279,016.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 28, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
With the goal of hiring 3 temporary Addiction Workers to provide surge support, the Region of Peel will build capacity of human resources in shelter systems. Addictions workers will identify the unique needs of each client and personalize treatment and recovery plans, coordinate referrals to other sources of treatment and wrap around services, and serve a key resources for crisis intervention and relapse prevention.
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:
Brampton, Ontario, CA L6T 4B9
Reference Number:
271-2025-2026-Q2-00017
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119407187
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Regional Municipality of Peel
Program:
Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Program Purpose:
Health Protection and Promotion