Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as was indicated yesterday by the folks that did the presentation from Crack Busters, they have a program that's not residential-based. Its success hinges on being able to be in the communities, responsive to people at the community level where they can work through their issues and their support groups that are there to assist them after the 22-week Crack Busters program is completed. Mr. Speaker, I still share the same conviction that our focus has to continue to be working with the communities at the community level, which is why we've invested money in community wellness workers, mental health workers, clinical supervisors and why we intend to proceed with year three of that program to get further resources at the community level. As well, we still have the resources, which we are trying to work on and improve at Natse' Ejee K'eh, and access to southern treatment referral if you need it. We also have arrangements in Yellowknife with the Salvation Army with the program that they offer. As well, we're going to move ahead on doing a better job and bringing on line a medical detox facility at Stanton. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 521-15(3): Addressing Drug Use In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 521-15(3): Addressing Drug Use In The Nwt
Question 521-15(3): Addressing Drug Use In The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 1st, 2005
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