The AHWC is set to lead the new site, working with a co-ordinator from Shared Health to ensure the facility is integrated with the province's broader system.
On Friday, Manitoba Addictions Minister Bernadette Smith said, "The site is about accessing primary health care, getting folks connected with housing services, counselling support and harm reduction -- it's not just about consumption."
Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith announced funding Friday for the Winnipeg-based site, in partnership with the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg . “Our government is proud to help establish the first Indigenous-led supervised consumption site with connections to health and social supports including“We know that a service model grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, world views and perspectives is needed, and the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre is well-positioned to ensure community needs are centred.
“This space, as one part of a larger harm reduction strategy, will complement and integrate with treatment services to better support people who use drugs and contribute to a safer community for us all.”Beryl aftermath: Child dead after flash flooding in N.S., victim found in ditch The province said supervised consumption sites typically include a reception area, as well as consumption spaces and common areas for post-consumption — along with staff trained to deal with accidental overdoses and similar emergencies, and who can help patrons access additional health and social services.
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