
Lethbridge City Council to look at federal funding for new Diversion Outreach Team vans
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge City Council is looking into approving $170,000 worth of funding towards the Diversion Outreach Team (DOT) for new vehicles.
The DOT is one of the services contracted by the Community Social Development Department, aimed at providing help to vulnerable community members.
The DOT provides support and referrals for individuals experiencing addiction and other high-risk situations such as homelessness, mental/physical health issues, and engagement in the sex trade. It also co-ordinates transport for the individuals to the appropriate services such as intox/detox centres and shelters.
The matter was brought up on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 during the economic standing policy committee meeting. General manager of community social development, Andrew Malcolm, gave the funding request to the committee, along with three other requests for a total of up to $480,000.