New $23.5M Indigenous treatment centres opens in Blind River

BLIND RIVER – The $23.5 million Benbowopka Treatment Centre (BTC) has officially opened its doors.Sault-Algoma MP Terry Sheehan said the opening represents a milestone that expands access to culturally grounded addiction treatment and mental wellness services for Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario.The 16-bed, 28-day residential treatment facility reflects a shared commitment to ensuring Indigenous people have access to high-quality care that is rooted in culture, community and