Prince Albert adds 21 sober living spaces to support recovery after treatment

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Carr said post-treatment housing plays an important role in helping people maintain sobriety while gradually transitioning back to independent living.

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“These new sober living treatment spaces will help people who are struggling with addictions to live as independently as possible while still accessing the supports for recovery and the safe return to their communities,” she said.

The project aligns with Saskatchewan’s multi-year Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions, which includes a commitment to create 500 new addiction treatment spaces across the province by March 2027. According to the province, 333 of those spaces are now operational, including inpatient, outpatient, withdrawal management and post-treatment supports.

The provincial government is investing a record $674 million into mental health and addictions services this fiscal year, Carr added.

“Our government is proud to invest in the resources that ensure those recovering from addictions have the necessary supports to live a life free from drugs and alcohol,” said Social Services Minister Terry Jenson. “These homes are designed to meet individuals where they are at in their recovery journey.”

The announcement comes as Prince Albert and communities across Saskatchewan continue to grapple with addictions and the strain they place on families, emergency services and frontline agencies.

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Mayor Bill Powalinsky said supportive transitional housing is a key part of the city’s local response to addictions.

“Providing safe, sober housing alongside peer-led recovery supports helps individuals heal not only physically, but also emotionally and psychologically,” Powalinsky said.

Funding for the project includes $900,000 from Saskatchewan Housing Corporation for property acquisition and renovations, along with $239,000 in annual operating funding from the Ministry of Health. Oxford House Saskatchewan contributed more than $507,000, while the City of Prince Albert added $90,000.

Mark Soloway, CEO of Oxford House Saskatchewan, said the expansion will help more people continue their recovery in a supportive environment.

“These new homes will provide safe, sober and affordable housing, helping people in recovery move from surviving to thriving,” Soloway said.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com