Renascent CEO Michael Lochran joins CHCH Morning Live to discuss the organization’s call for increased government funding for community-based addiction treatment. The interview spotlights a provider that has supported people across Ontario for over five decades.

CityNews explores the challenges facing Ontario’s non-profit addiction treatment centres, including Renascent. The report highlights Renascent’s abstinence-based approach and the longstanding funding pressures affecting live-in programs that help people rebuild their lives and work toward lasting recovery.

Renascent CEO Michael Lochran speaks with CBC News about the gap between demand for live-in addiction treatment and available government funding. The discussion highlights the need for greater investment so more people can access care without lengthy wait times.