PRINCE ALBERT — Twenty-one new sober living spaces have opened in Prince Albert to help individuals maintain their recovery after addiction treatment programs.
Developed through a partnership between the Ministry of Social Services, Ministry of Health, Oxford House Saskatchewan and the City of Prince Albert, the project consists of four single-detached homes located throughout Prince Albert.
Created for both men and women who have completed initial addiction treatment and are continuing their recovery journey, the sober living spaces offer support focused on preventing relapse through counselling and connection to culture and community, according to Sask. Social Services.
The Ministry of Social Services through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation has allocated $900,000 toward the acquisition and renovation of the spaces and the Ministry of Health is providing $239,000 in annual funding to Oxford House to support sober living services. Additional investments include over $507,000 from Oxford House Saskatchewan and $90,000 from the City of Prince Albert.
"I strongly recognize the value of addiction-supportive transitional housing," Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky said.
"Providing safe, sober housing alongside peer-led recovery supports helps individuals heal not only physically, but also emotionally and psychologically. I am pleased to see more transitional housing options becoming available in our community."
Oxford House Saskatchewan is a non-profit organization that provides affordable and transitional housing to individuals recovering from addictions who need a stable and sober living environment.
"These new homes will provide safe, sober and affordable housing, helping people in recovery move from surviving to thriving,” Oxford House Saskatchewan CEO Mark Soloway said.
