Contribution: Substance Use and Addictions Program
The Governors of The University of Calgary
$2,085,538.00
Incorporating peers as recovery coaches into Emergency Departments to provide support and facilitate management of substance use disorders while enabling transfer to community settings in Alberta
FY 2024-25 · 2024-10-11
Summary
This project will create a Recovery Coach Network (RCN) supporting persons with substance use concerns in transitioning between acute care and community care. Recovery Coaches (RCs) are persons with lived experience of substance use experienced in using a recovery model to assist clients to overcome barriers to healthcare access and facilitate timely access to care.
Department
Program
Substance Use and Addictions ProgramSubstance Use and Addictions Program (linked with high confidence)
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108102864
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-000067
Agreement Start Date
2024-10-11
Agreement Title
Incorporating peers as recovery coaches into Emergency Departments to provide support and facilitate management of substance use disorders while enabling transfer to community settings in Alberta
Agreement Title (French)
Incorporating peers as recovery coaches into Emergency Departments to provide support and facilitate management of substance use disorders while enabling transfer to community settings in Alberta
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$2,085,538.00
Amendment Date
2026-02-23
Amendment Number
2
Description
This project will create a Recovery Coach Network (RCN) supporting persons with substance use concerns in transitioning between acute care and community care. Recovery Coaches (RCs) are persons with lived experience of substance use experienced in using a recovery model to assist clients to overcome barriers to healthcare access and facilitate timely access to care.
Description (French)
Ce projet créera un réseau d'accompagnateurs en rétablissement pour aider les personnes ayant des problèmes de toxicomanie à faire la transition entre les soins aigus et les soins de proximité. Les accompagnateurs en rétablissement sont des personnes ayant une expérience vécue de la toxicomanie et qui utilisent un modèle de rétablissement pour aider les clients à surmonter les obstacles à l'accès aux soins de santé et à faciliter l'accès aux soins en temps opportun.
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
108102864
Recipient City
Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Governors of The University of Calgary
Recipient Postal Code
T2N 4Z6
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
271-2025-2026-Q4-00027
