Saskatchewan Halts Harm Reduction Site Funding
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Saskatchewans government abruptly ends contract with Prairie Harm Reduction, a supervised consumption site in Saskatoon, due to funding shortages and operational issues. The province, which doesnt fund such sites, also cuts mental health supports, housing, and social services. The sites location has been a contention, leading to potential new laws limiting such spots. PHRs drop-in center remains open, but supervised services are suspended. The provinces funding cuts include $2.181 million for youth homes and family supports. PHR is working to regain their exemption, but this move could significantly alter addiction services in the province, shifting focus from harm reduction to treatment-focused recovery.
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