Yesterday, the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation celebrated the soft opening of the new Transitional Housing and Recovery Program home in Inuvik.
This new community-based support will provide second stage transitional housing and aftercare recovery programming for men returning to the community after completing addiction intervention or treatment.
“Recovery does not end when treatment ends. People need connection, structure and a safe place to continue the work of healing as they return to community,” said Erwin Elias, Chair and Chief Executive Officer at the IRC.
Participants will be able to focus on continued addiction recovery, building skills to help in daily life, and working on the next steps towards long-term housing stability.
“Investing in transitional housing like the Inuvik THARP home strengthens the entire housing system, creating more homes for Northerners at every stage,” said Minister Lucy Kuptana.
The THARP home will be run by the IRC and serve as a bridge between structured treatment and a full return to the community for participants.
The recovery program operates on the principal that aftercare is an important part of recovered, especially in remote communities where housing and other ongoing support options are limited.
“The new Inuvik THARP home helps close a gap in aftercare, providing a supportive space where residents can continue healing—close to family, culture, and community,” said Minister Lesa Semmler.
