Contribution: Substance Use and Addictions Program
Ask Wellness Society
$2,030,034.00
Shifting the Substance Use System of Care through Peer Navigators
FY 2024-25 · 2024-12-03
Summary
This project will recruit, train, support and embed peer navigators within organizations in Penticton, Kamloops, and Vernon to transform substance use systems of care. Indigenous communities within these areas will also be engaged. ASK's program manager and social worker will work together to match the peer navigators with host organizations to best ensure peer safety and appropriate fit.
Department
Program
Substance Use and Addictions ProgramSubstance Use and Addictions Program (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
Business Number
891964173
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
The total agreement value previously disclosed has been updated to reflect a decrease resulting from this amendment.
Additional Information (French)
La valeur totale de l’entente précédemment divulguée a été mise à jour afin de refléter une diminution résultant de cette modification.
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
2425-HQ-000095
Agreement Start Date
2024-12-03
Agreement Title
Shifting the Substance Use System of Care through Peer Navigators
Agreement Title (French)
Shifting the Substance Use System of Care through Peer Navigators
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$2,030,034.00
Amendment Date
2026-02-10
Amendment Number
1
Description
This project will recruit, train, support and embed peer navigators within organizations in Penticton, Kamloops, and Vernon to transform substance use systems of care. Indigenous communities within these areas will also be engaged. ASK's program manager and social worker will work together to match the peer navigators with host organizations to best ensure peer safety and appropriate fit.
Description (French)
Cette initiative vise à recruter, former, soutenir et intégrer des pairs navigateurs au sein d'organisations à Penticton, Kamloops et Vernon, afin de transformer les systèmes de soins liés à la consommation de substances. Les communautés autochtones de ces régions seront également impliquées. Le responsable du programme ASK et le travailleur social travailleront ensemble pour mettre en relation les pairs navigateurs et les organisations d'accueil afin de garantir au mieux la sécurité des pairs et une adaptation appropriée.
Expected Results
Targeted stakeholders and Canadians access evidence-informed information related to substance use and are equipped with the capacity (knowledge, skills and supports) to inform their decisions and actions related to substance use.
Expected Results (French)
Les intervenants et les Canadiens ciblés ont accès à des renseignements fondés sur des données probantes concernant la consommation de substances et ont la capacité (connaissances, compétences et soutien) d’éclairer leurs décisions et actions en matière de consommation de substances.
Organization Code
hc-sc
Organization
Health Canada | Santé Canada
Program Name
Substance Use and Addictions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme sur l’usage et les dépendances aux substances
Program Purpose
Health Protection and Promotion
Program Purpose (French)
Protection et promotion de la santé
Recipient Business Number
891964173
Recipient City
Kamloops
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Ask Wellness Society
Recipient Postal Code
V2B 0J7
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
O
Reference Number
271-2025-2026-Q4-00001