SASKATOON, SK — The province’s largest family-focused addictions treatment centre is expanding its capacity with 17 new inpatient spaces, following a major investment from the Government of Saskatchewan.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced $7.3 million in annual funding on Wednesday to support the new spaces at The Carter House, a Saskatoon-based treatment facility that allows parents and their children to undergo addictions recovery together.
“I am pleased to announce new addictions treatment spaces that will provide those experiencing addictions with the right care at the right time, without separating them from their support system,” Carr said. “By enabling families to work together toward a healthier, safer life in recovery, we can ensure better outcomes for those experiencing addictions.”
Operated by Kamor Integrated Health Services, The Carter House offers inpatient treatment for parents living with substance use disorder. Programming includes family-based therapeutic activities and recreation therapy designed to foster parenting skills and rebuild relationships. Children may also receive individual counselling when appropriate.
“The Carter House offers a transformative, family-centred approach to addictions treatment in our province by providing evidence-based care that supports the entire family,” said Carter House CEO Dave Broda. “The Carter House serves primarily those at risk of family separation due to substance use disorder, as well as parents working toward reunification with their children. We are deeply grateful to the Government of Saskatchewan for investing in families impacted by substance use disorder. This support will change lives and strengthen communities across our province.”
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The new beds at The Carter House are part of Saskatchewan’s Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, which aims to create 500 new addictions treatment spaces across the province. As of now, 281 of those spaces are operational, including the newly announced ones in Saskatoon.
Derek Miller, Chief Operating Officer of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), emphasized the importance of family inclusion in care strategies.
“Families form the fabric of our communities and are the heart of our province,” Miller said. “That's why ensuring individuals and their families can access support for addictions treatment together is important to the patient-centered care approach the SHA prioritizes. By building an environment nurturing mutual healing and support, the treatment delivered in partnership through The Carter House will establish a resilient foundation to support families on their path to healing and recovery.”
The new funding was made possible through a competitive Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) led by the Ministry of Health, SHA, and SaskBuilds and Procurement. Kamor Integrated Health Services was one of the successful proponents selected to deliver addictions services through Saskatchewan’s publicly funded health care system.
Located at 601 Taylor Street West, The Carter House is open to residents from across the province.
Other treatment spaces opened under the Action Plan include:
- 40 withdrawal management spaces at Medavie-MD Ambulance in Saskatoon
- 60 inpatient spaces at Willowview Recovery Centre in Lumsden
- 15 inpatient spaces at Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp
- 15 withdrawal management spaces at Onion Lake Cree Nation
- 15 inpatient 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 spaces at Possibilities Recovery Center in Saskatoon
- 14 inpatient treatment spaces with Poundmaker’s Lodge in North Battleford
- 42 virtual treatment spaces through EHN Canada
The Government of Saskatchewan has committed a record $623 million in the 2025–26 provincial budget for mental health and addictions, marking the largest such investment in the province’s history.