Ontario government adding second ‘Hart Hub’ addiction treatment centre in Oshawa [Video]

Oshawa is getting a second Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) hub, part of the provincial government’s plan to invest $550 million to open 28 treatment centres to help create safer communities and support people struggling with addiction and mental health issues.

Queen’s Park said Durham Region would be getting a Hart Hub in January but did not initially divulge the location, though the Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) in Oshawa will serve as the lead agency for the new HART Hub, in partnership with Durham Region.

Now a second site in the city has been added and while the exact locations haven’t been announced DCHC has two facilities in Oshawa:115 Grassmere Avenue (south) and 1320 Airport Boulevard (north).

“We are incredibly honoured that Durham Community Health Centre has been chosen as the lead agency,” DCHC CEO Francis Garwe said earlier this year “We have a deep commitment to the …