Sask. announces annual funding for Poundmaker’s Lodge in Swift Current

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr and SHA CEO Derek Miller announce the launch of a new search function for mental health supports in the province. May 2026. (Katy Syrota / CTV News)

Twelve new spaces have opened at Poundmaker’s Lodge Sober Living facility in Swift Current, with funding from the provincial government.

In an announcement on Wednesday, the province said $607,000 in annual funding to the facility will provide those in recovery with a supportive, substance-free environment.

“Post-treatment support is a crucial step in recovery. These new spaces will help those who have completed a treatment program to prepare for a safe return to their communities free of potential triggers,” said Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr in the announcement.

Poundmaker’s Lodge has over 50 years of experience in providing addictions treatment, doing so with an approach to Indigenous culture and spirituality.

“The sober living recovery homes are a natural extension of the important work being done across Saskatchewan to support individuals on their recovery journey,” said Brad Cardinal, executive director of Poundmaker’s Lodge.

The announcement comes as the province works towards adding 500 addictions recovery spaces under Saskatchewan’s Action Plan for Mental Health and Addictions.

Including the 12 spaces opened at Poundmaker’s Lodge, the province says there are currently 382 of 500 spaces available.

Those include:

• 15 mobile withdrawal management spaces in Yorkton
• 22 second-stage sober living spaces at Oxford House in Regina
• 21 second-stage sober living spaces at Oxford House in Prince Albert
• 16 second-stage sober living spaces at Pine Lodge in Regina
• 17 inpatient spaces at the Carter House Family Treatment Centre in Saskatoon
• 40 mobile withdrawal management spaces with Medavie in Saskatoon
• 60 inpatient spaces at Willowview Recovery Centre in Lumsden
• 15 inpatient treatment spaces at Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp
• 15 withdrawal management spaces at Onion Lake Cree Nation
• 15 inpatient and five (5) withdrawal management spaces at Thorpe Recovery Centre near Lloydminster
• 41 post-treatment spaces at St. Joseph’s Addiction Recovery Centre in Estevan
• 32 intensive out-patient treatment spaces through Possibilities Recovery Center in Saskatoon
• 14 inpatient addictions treatment spaces with Poundmaker’s Lodge in North Battleford
• 42 virtual spaces through EHN Canada