The Government of Saskatchewan has funded 12 new second-stage sober living spaces in Swift Current.
They invested $607,000 annually into the Poundmaker’s Lodge Sober Living Spaces while provide Saskatchewan residents in recovery with a supportive, substance-free environment.
“We are committed to helping residents get the services and supports they need to overcome their addictions and live healthy lives,” Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said. “Post-treatment support is a crucial step in recovery. These new spaces will help those who have completed a treatment program to prepare for a safe return to their communities free of potential triggers.”
Second-stage sober living spaces provide a semi-independent, substance-free environment for individuals who have completed primary addiction treatment.
They serve as a crucial transition between intensive inpatient care and full independence, supporting residents in avoiding relapse while developing essential life skills, finding employment, and building community ties.
Poundmaker’s Lodge has more than 50 years of experience providing addictions treatment and are recognized internationally, including for their approach to Indigenous culture and spirituality, which is a core component of treatment.
“The sober living recovery homes are a natural extension of the important work being done across Saskatchewan to support individuals on their recovery journey,” Poundmaker’s Lodge Executive Director Brad Cardinal said. “We have worked diligently with the Government of Saskatchewan to identify and fill the critical gaps that exist for people transitioning out of addiction treatment, recognizing that recovery does not end when treatment does. Swift Current is an ideal location because of its strong community support systems and its longstanding reputation as a compassionate city that cares deeply about its people.”
“These new sober-living spaces in Swift Current represent a shared commitment to expanding access to safe and equitable care,” Mental Health and Addictions Services – Provincial, Saskatchewan Health Authority Executive Director Zoe Teed McKay said. “These spaces bring more opportunities to enhance pathways for mental health and addictions care in Saskatchewan, supporting residents on their recovery journeys, close to home and their communities.”