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Henwood, Alberta’s largest voluntary addiction treatment center, is permanently closing — a devastating blow to hundreds waiting for care. Floods forced its temporary shutdown in June, but now staff are told it won’t reopen, leaving clients heartbroken and referrals canceled. With wait times stretching months and public reporting of wait times halted since 2019, the closure underscores a critical gap in access. While clients are being moved to other services, the loss of beds tailored for complex needs sparks concern. The province pivots toward abstinence-based recovery models, though some staff argue that not everyone thrives under this approach. Still, officials tout new investments: stabilization beds at shelters, police HQ, and recovery communities — signaling a push for expanded, holistic support across Edmonton.

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