The Government of Saskatchewan announced they are investing $912,849 over three years to support Kate’s Place.
Kate’s Place, operated by the Salvation Army, offers eight two-bedroom units for adult women participating in the Regina Drug Treatment Court (RDTC) or those placed under supervision by Community Corrections who are addressing substance misuse and dependence.
It provides 24-hour, supervised and supportive housing to women and their children and has been funded by the Government of Saskatchewan since 2014.
Kate’s Place sees 74 per cent of residents have 90 or more clean days before leaving the facility; 89 per cent reported decreased substance misuse; 95 per cent improved life skills in the areas of financial literacy and personal management skills; and 89 per cent say they understand the impact that their offences may have had on victims.
Kate’s Place is the only dedicated housing option for women in Saskatchewan’s RDTC and electronic monitoring programs.
In 2021-22, 19 women were referred there, and the average length of stay was 148 days. Residents are typically between 22 and 35, and many live with chronic physical and mental health issues in addition to drug use.
The investment is an increase of $27,000 from the previous three-year agreement and is part of a three per cent increase to all community-based organizations within the province for fiscal years 2023 to 2026.
