{"id":35376,"date":"2024-11-07T17:22:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T22:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=35376"},"modified":"2024-11-07T17:22:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T22:22:56","slug":"addiction-services-grant-will-help-organization-serve-clients-safer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/addiction-services-grant-will-help-organization-serve-clients-safer\/","title":{"rendered":"Addiction Services grant will help organization serve clients safer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Aurora-based Addiction Services Central Ontario held their Annual General Meeting at the Armoury last week, and Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MPP Michael Parsa came bearing gifts \u2013 intended to improve the quality of care for clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MPP was on hand to formally congratulate the non-profit on receiving an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of $31,000 to make upgrades to their Yonge Street building \u201cthat will create a safer space for staff and clients to meet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are very grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for this grant,\u201d said Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) Executive Director Penny Marrett. \u201cThis funding will allow us to continue our commitment to staff, clients and visitors alike, to have a safe and comforting environment when seeking services from ASCO or attending a meeting in our Aurora main office.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funding will allow ASCO to install advanced air filtration systems to improve air quality, install new UV lights and ultra-high-efficiency air filters for the HVAC equipment in their main office, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCongratulations to Addiction Services Central Ontario on receiving [the grant] to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all who rely on your services,\u201d said MPP Parsa. \u201cInvestments like these are crucial in ensuring that both staff and clients have the supports they need to focus on care and recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addiction Services Central Ontario has been offering community programs and services for 41 years, dedicated, as the name suggests, to all those who have been impacted and affected by addictions, including family and friends of those who are struggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest grant comes six months after the organization received a further Trillium Foundation investment to help ASCO strengthen its partnerships with like-minded organizations like the Krasman Centre, Your Support Services Network and the Canadian Mental Health Association of York Region and South Simcoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cASCO, Krasman Centre, YSSN and CMHA-YRSS share a common goal of supporting and empowering people affected by addiction and\/or mental health challenges through safe spaces to access services, supports and referrals,\u201d said Marrett at the time. \u201cI believe we are stronger together, and I am pleased to move forward with this strengthened partnership\u2026of improving and expanding the supports and services available to Ontarians experiencing addictions and\/or mental health challenges, as well as their loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Brock Weir<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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