The federal government has announced more than $1.9 million in funding to support people recovering from addiction in the NWT’s Tłı̨chǫ region.
At a press conference in Behchokǫ̀ on Wednesday, NWT MP Michael McLeod announced the funding for the No One Left Alone project run by the Tłı̨chǫ Łeagia Ts’ı̨ı̨lı̨ Kǫ, or Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre.
According to a Thursday press release, the project will provide counselling and recovery coaching, harm reduction and aftercare services to help people on their recovery journey.
“Canada continues to face the tragedies of the illegal toxic drug supply and overdose crisis, a crisis that does not spare people living here in Behchokǫ̀ or in any community,” McLeod stated.
“We are committed to supporting organizations who have the trust of their communities and are helping connect people who are struggling to the care and supports they need.”
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The funding comes from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program.
The press release states the Tłı̨chǫ Friendship Centre’s project will provide training to people with lived experience, staff and Indigenous community members on recovery coaching to establish a community support system.
The friendship centre said it plans to implement programming in all four Tłı̨chǫ communities.
