Request for Proposals Issued for Technical Advisor for Substance Use Treatment Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Press Release
February 19, 2025
As part of the Provincial Government’s commitment to expand options for individuals seeking help with mental health and addictions, work continues on establishing a new 10-bed substance use treatment centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a technical advisor to guide the Provincial Government on the planning and design of the centre.
The substance use treatment centre will improve access to services for individuals seeking withdrawal management, substance use rehabilitation and recovery services closer to home, reducing the stress on clients and caregivers of travelling outside the zone for services. Through co-design with Indigenous Governments and Organizations, the centre will deliver culturally appropriate care.
The new centre will include:
- 10 beds providing services for withdrawal management, rehabilitation and recovery/sober living.
- An opioid dependency treatment hub.
- A managed alcohol program hub.
- A community/day programming, including group space.
- Peer support.
The successful proponent will be required to develop an RFP package for a leased space that meets the needs of the developed concept design, oversee commissioning services, and provide contract administration services throughout the design, construction, and commissioning stage of the project.
Information on tenders and requests for proposals issued and awarded by the Provincial Government and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.
Submissions are due in March 2025.
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“We are excited to move forward with our plan to establish a substance use treatment centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, which will help ensure rapid community-based care for individuals living with substance use and addictions. This request for proposals is an important step in that direction and will help ensure improved health outcomes and overall well-being for all residents while promoting and facilitating important cultural connections.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
“This request for proposals is the first step to providing substance use and addictions treatment in Labrador. We know that family and cultural connections are key to successful mental health and addictions treatment. This centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will provide those seeking supports the important care they require right at home in Labrador.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs
“With our government clearly focused on getting addictions treatment and recovery support in Lake Melville, I welcome the involvement of third-party expertise to ensure we get this right. Our relatives, friends and neighbours are depending on us to provide professional and effective assistance.”
Perry Trimper
MHA for Lake Melville
“In line with provincial initiatives such as Towards Recovery and the Alcohol Action Plan, NL Health Services has undertaken significant steps to increase accessibility to innovative, comprehensive mental health and addictions services across the province. We recognize the importance of increasing access to mental health and addictions services and supporting individuals closer to home, allowing for cultural connections during their substance use recovery. We are pleased to work with the Provincial Government to continue progress on establishing a substance use treatment centre in Central Labrador.”
Joanne Pelley
Vice President – Chief Operating Officer (Acting)
NL Health Services – Labrador-Grenfell Zone
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