As announced in the 2022-23 provincial budget, the procurement process to provide 150 to 200 addictions treatment spaces is open. The Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find prospective proponents for addiction treatment spaces in Saskatchewan.
"Addressing wait times and access to treatment and supports for substance use disorders is a priority for our government," Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley said. "We want to have improved access for Saskatchewan residents facing the challenges associated with addictions."
The proponent could provide an amalgamation of recovery or transitional services, inpatient treatment, and outpatient services. For the goal of this RFP, an emphasis is put on inpatient service options.
A key element will be the ability to supply patients with holistic, wrap-around, evidence-based, and non-stigmatizing addiction services.
The Ministry of Health is currently funding 475 pre-treatment, detoxification, treatment, and post-treatment beds across the province operated by third parties and the SHA. This work builds on their commitment to increase access to addiction treatment by adding 150 treatment spaces over the course of the next three years.
Since 2018, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested more than $92 million in mental health and addictions.
The deadline to submit is September 6, 2022. If you want to learn more about the RFP and its criteria, processes, timelines, and other relevant information then go to their website at www.SaskTenders.ca.
