That sounds like two detox beds for a situation that we have that’s very disastrous in the Northwest Territories under mental health and addictions, specifically alcohol abuse. In the statement, the Minister goes on and talks about a territorial treatment centre, followed by saying that we support communities and NGOs to provide community-based programs, and then he says, and send people to southern Canada to attend treatment programs. What’s wrong with the one we have here in the North? In fact, Mr. Speaker, I believe that our Territorial Treatment Centre is only about 50 percent accommodated at best. I want to ask the Minister why we send clients south when we have a Territorial Treatment Centre that’s not always fully occupied. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Alfred Moses on Question 291-17(3): Detoxification Facilities
In the Legislative Assembly on November 1st, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 291-17(3): Detoxification Facilities
Oral Questions (Reversion)
October 31st, 2012
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