The Connective Support Society will take over management of the Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Community and Farm on Aug. 1.
The men’s addiction treatment centre, located on a former military radar base roughly 40 km southwest of Prince George, was founded by Vancouver-area MLA Loren Mayencourt in 2007 and operated by the B.C. New Hope Recovery Society. B.C. Housing purchased the site in December 2010.
A symbolic handover of management happened on Wednesday.
“We’re not looking at making any changes (immediately),” said Chris Kinch, Connective Support Society director for northern B.C. and the Yukon.
The focus in the short-term is providing continuity for both the residents and staff, he said.
There are currently 23 residents in care at the facility and Connective is looking to spend the next three to six months learning about the organization before considering any changes.
“We’ve slowed intake (of new residents) just to get through the transition,” Kinch said.
Once through the transition, intake will ramp up again and the organization will make new plans for the future of the facility, he added.
“We are excited to be involved,” Kinch said. “It’s a really exciting opportunity for Connective.”
