HART Hubs supporting community safety and addiction recovery across First Nations – Anishinabek News
February 2, 2026
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – With the recent press release on January 15 from the Ministry of Health, the Honourable Greg Rickford of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation announced the expansion of access for those requiring high-quality mental health programming and Addiction Recovery Treatment. Included in the expansion is the new Indigenous-led Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, operated by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River, and Sagamok Anishnawbek.
The HART Hubs will enable people to access a range of comprehensive treatment and recovery services, such as primary care, mental health services, addictions care, social services, and employment support. The Hub will operate from three locations in partnership with Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services in the Sault Ste. Marie area, as well as Blind River and Sagamok Anishnawabek.
