Whereas individuals returning to communities after completing addiction treatment often face significant barriers, including lack of stable housing, employment opportunities, mental health support, and community reintegration services; And whereas the absence of comprehensive wraparound supports, including second-stage housing, case management, peer support, and access to mental health and substance use services, increases the risk of relapse and reduces the long-term success of recovery efforts: Therefore be it resolved that NCLGA lobby the provincial government to develop and fund a provincial strategy that expands access to: 1. Second-stage and transitional housing for individuals completing treatment to provide stability as they reintegrate into their communities particularly in rural Northern regions. 2. Integrated case management services, including mental health, employment, and life skills programs, to support sustained recovery. 3. Community-based wraparound supports, including Indigenous-led healing programs, peer support networks, and long-term addiction recovery services; And be it further resolved that NCLGA urge the provincial government to work in collaboration with local governments, Indigenous communities, health authorities, and non-profit organizations to ensure equitable access to these supports in rural and northern communities, where services are often limited or unavailable.
