(CFJC Today/File photo).

By Aaron Schulze

Mental Health and Addictions

Five new youth withdrawal management beds awarded to Phoenix Centre in Kamloops

Apr 8, 2022 | 10:35 AM

KAMLOOPS — Interior Health has awarded a contract for five new youth withdrawal management beds in Kamloops.

In a news release issued Friday (April 8) morning, Interior Health says the contract for the five beds to Kamloops Society for Alcohol and Drug Services are in addition to the 10 youth substance use treatment beds announced a year ago for Kamloops.

“Our government is working urgently to build a comprehensive and seamless continuum of care and these new youth withdrawal management beds are a vital part of that,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. “These beds will help youth in the Interior on their pathway to recovery.”

Kamloops Society for Alcohol and Drug Services will provide community-based youth withdrawal management services, housing and hospitality services in its Phoenix Centre facility. The target population is individuals living in Interior Health aged 12 to 24 who are seeking withdrawal management for a variety of substance use challenges.

One Man's Opinion

COLLINS: Are the B.C. Conservatives digging their own graves?

13h ago

Sound Off

SOUND OFF: Culturally appropriate food goes beyond the ingredients on a plate

Dec 14, 2024

Two and Out

PETERS: Whether building up or tearing down, Kamloops is what you make it

Dec 13, 2024

The new beds are expected to open this fall.