OH CANADA! –
July 25, 2023 – Morgan, Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and Coun. Susan Stevenson are asking for other councillors’ support to advocate for a provincial addiction rehabilitation centre in London.
“It would mean a great deal for those in our community who need affordable addiction treatment. We know across the province there is a lack of affordable options. There are many options available for those who have the wealth to be able to move into that space but for those who need more support, it’s just not there,” Morgan said. Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the pledge to move “full steam ahead” to build new publicly funded addiction rehab centres during a radio interview on July 14.
Private rehab facilities are out of reach for many people, Ford said.
“There’s a very high demand for rehabilitation and addiction services. Once you do the assessment, there’s a very long waiting process and unless people have insurance or money, those funded spots can be pretty challenging to get,” said Sarah Campbell, who runs the Ark Aid Mission in London.
