Legacy Project
The Legacy Project is one of our core initiatives, created to addressing the substance misuse crisis in Northern BC, especially within indigenous communities, we focus on providing culturally sensitive and accessible treatment and recovery services.
The project includes mobile outreach services to connect community members with education, health promotion, prevention and resources.
Additionally, medical detox services are offered through a partnership with the Northern Health Authority. The project also involves securing properties for treatment facilities and supportive housing, as well as implementing community outreach programs. At NFNA we are working with Red Road Recovery, an addiction treatment center, to provide beds for community members in need of substance abuse treatment
Partnership with Red Road Recovery
Red Road Recovery is a private addiction treatment center in British Columbia, Canada, offering inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programs for substance dependence. Their holistic approach combines 12-step methodologies with Indigenous guidance and traditional healing practices, providing services in serene locations such as Sorrento, Lumby, and Salmon Arm.
The facilities feature private bedrooms and incorporate cultural activities, including daily smudging, medicine wheel teachings, and sweat lodge ceremonies, to support clients on their recovery journey.
We have been engaged in contracting two treatment beds for over two years to provide much-needed resources to our NFNA community members.
Additionally, we understand:
Red Road Recovery – Currently have another 23 publicly funded beds through CMHA
The FNHA has 9 Treatment Centres
Cedars Recovery -Currently have 16 publicly funded beds through CMHA
NFNA Next Steps
Utilizing the method of assess, plan, implement and evaluate: The NFNA has completed the required milestones for assessment & planning and are now prepared for the implementation phase of the legacy project.
Matters for implementation:
Secured the 2 dedicated beds for NFNA community members with Red Road Recovery
Implementing the Community Outreach Program – 1st vehicle has been purchased
Purchase properties including:
Lands-based treatment facility – Silver Springs – Closing on May 26th
Building, Renovations or improvements as required
Resource Hub- TBD – Building, Renovations or improvements as required
Aftercare Supportive Housing-TBD -Building, Renovations or improvements as required