Saskatchewan’s largest addictions treatment centre is now fully operational, with all 60 inpatient treatment spaces available to those in need of support.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced that intake for the final 40 inpatient spaces at the EHN Willowview Recovery Centre began on April 1, completing the facility’s phased opening.
"The best help that we can give someone who finds themself struggling with an addiction, is to offer them a path to recovery," Carr said. "These inpatient treatment spaces are open to residents across our province. Patients will receive holistic, wrap-around addictions treatment for up to 16 weeks to support their recovery journey."
The first 20 inpatient spaces opened at Willowview in January as part of the province’s broader effort to expand addiction services.
The facility, operated by EHN Canada, is part of Saskatchewan’s commitment to increasing access to mental health and addiction services. EHN Canada is a national provider with decades of experience in addiction treatment.
"We are incredibly proud to provide life-changing mental health and addiction treatment to those who need it most," said EHN COO Christina Basedow. "This milestone represents not only the culmination of dedicated work and partnership, but also a powerful step forward for the province. Saskatchewan continues to demonstrate national leadership by investing boldly in mental health and addiction services, and we are deeply honoured to work alongside the government to bring hope, healing, and recovery to individuals, families, and communities across the province."
EHN Canada was selected through a competitive Request for Proposals process led by the Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The SHA has an agreement with EHN Canada to provide inpatient treatment services, as well as intensive outpatient, recovery, and transitional support programs.
“The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to strengthening mental health and addictions services across the province to ensure timely, appropriate access to care,” said SHA Integrated Regina Health Mental Health and Addictions Executive Director Zoe Teed-McKay. “Individuals who are facing addiction challenges are our friends and family members; they live in our communities. Having all 60 of these addictions treatment spaces now open for in-patient service delivery will enhance existing services, reduce wait times, and help more of those people we care about receive the treatment they need to overcome addictions and live healthy, safe lives in recovery.”
The expanded treatment spaces are part of Saskatchewan's Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions. To date, 264 of the 500 new spaces promised under the plan are now operational, including:
- 15 inpatient treatment spaces at Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp.
- 15 withdrawal management spaces at Onion Lake Cree Nation.
- 15 inpatient treatment spaces and five withdrawal management spaces at Thorpe Recovery Centre near Lloydminster.
- 26 post-treatment spaces at St. Joseph's Addiction Recovery Centre in Estevan.
- 32 intensive outpatient treatment spaces through Possibilities Recovery Center in Saskatoon.
- 40 mobile withdrawal management spaces with Medavie in Saskatoon.
- 14 inpatient addictions treatment spaces with Poundmaker's Lodge in North Battleford.
- 42 virtual treatment spaces through EHN Canada.
The province continues to work toward expanding services and improving access to addiction treatment for Saskatchewan residents.