On September 6, Minister Abbott announced the development of a long-term residential addictions treatment centre for youth. "Research shows that the longer a young person stays in treatment, the greater the likelihood they will remain drug and alcohol free when they return to the community," said Abbott.
Pictured from left to right: Rob and Susie Ruttan, From Grief to Action; Lauren Gill, Portage Program graduate; Ida Goodreau, President and CEO, VCH; Christine Meyer, Portage Program graduate; George Abbott, Minister of Health; Betty Ann Busse, Acting President and CEO, Fraser Health. [News release]
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