Drug recovery centre opens office in ‘heart of the city’
Richard Halverson found his freedom from addiction through Adult & Teen Challenge and, six years later, he hopes a new Winnipeg location will bring hope to the city. Dozens gathered […]
Adult & Teen Challenge, a faith-based organization, opened a drug recovery centre in Winnipeg's downtown area on Saturday. Richard Halverson, a former addict, found hope through the organization's Adult & Teen Challenge in-residence program and now hopes to bring the same support to the city. The new office, located in the former Wojcik funeral home, serves as a hub for addiction support, housing, and training.
Halverson emphasized the importance of listening and understanding each person's story. Michael 'Chad' Wagner, who battles fentanyl addiction, praised the organization for offering a realistic path to sobriety. The center is part of a larger initiative by Adult & Teen Challenge to build a $25-million, 100-bed 'life transformation centre' that will provide detox beds, long-term beds, and apartment suites.
Executive Director Daniel Emond, who also struggled with drug addiction, aims for the new Winnipeg office to be the first point of contact for those in need. The organization has logged 6,500 calls for service and helped 156 people out of homelessness in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario in 2025.
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