News Release: A New First Nations Focused Continuum of Care Model for Addiction Recovery Services in Pouce Coupe

A new milestone for the Centre has been achieved with First Nations Elders providing a blessing ceremony at the site. This blessing dedicates the property for perpetual healing purposes. Groundbreaking for the first phase of the new Centre is expected to commence in July 2024, with service delivery for Phase One scheduled to begin in the winter of 2025.

Once all phases of construction are completed the NWWC’s Health and Wellness Centre will use the Addiction Recovery Community Housing (ARCH) model. This model combines First Nations healing traditions and western medicine practices to holistically integrate four components: Early Recovery Housing, Addiction Treatment Housing, Recovery Supportive Housing, and a Recovery Community Centre. Having all four components in one facility provides an improved continuum of care that is needed for a supportive transition through the different stages of the recovery journey.

We were pleased that representatives from the First Nations Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, Peace River Regional District, and the Village of Pouce Coupe joined us and spoke on this important day.

We are also delighted that Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions provided video remarks.

Please check out the media release, pictures and videos for details from this event.