Lethbridge council commits funding to Streets Alive Mission's 32-bed recovery centre
The Streets Alive Mission project carries an estimated price tag of $3.5 million and aims to expand recovery bed capacity in the city.
Why it matters
The funding commitment supports expanded addiction recovery capacity in Lethbridge, a resource local officials have identified as needed in the community.
Lethbridge City Council has formally agreed to contribute funding toward a new 32-bed recovery facility being developed by the Streets Alive Mission.
The project is estimated to cost $3.5 million in total. Council's decision provides financial backing from the city toward the construction of the facility, though the announcement did not detail the specific dollar amount the city will contribute or a construction timeline.
Streets Alive Mission, a Lethbridge-based organization, is leading the development of the recovery centre, which is intended to add dedicated bed space for people seeking addiction recovery support in the city.
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