Development of a detox centre is in its early stages

As council is aware, the City has provided substantial funding to ‘The Bridge’ for the purchase of the former Banquet Centre property, and for the necessary capital improvements. This is the first step in developing a proper model to provide the necessary supports and programs that will be needed to address the most pressing social issues affecting Belleville. Although the City has provided funding to take the first steps, there will be an ongoing need for the Provincial government to provide substantial capital and operating funding to develop the full model of care required and to maintain the funding over the long term.

The development of a detox centre in Belleville is in the early stages and will be part of a much larger model of care to attempt to deal with the range of social issues that have become so pronounced in the community. City staff will continue to work with all parties involved with a view to finding solutions to our most pressing social issues. Updates will be provided to Council regularly as plans take shape and approvals are granted.