Victoria Hospital to incorporate women’s addiction recovery centre

The Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre was formally announced on April 24 at Victoria Hospital.

Winnipeg's Victoria Hospital chosen as site for new addictions recovery centre for women

Facility named in honour of advocate Anne Oake, who died in 2021

Manitoba Government to build new Victoria ER

This plan will include investment in health and addictions care for women, including the new Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre.

First ever women's only addiction treatment centre in Winnipeg

A second Bruce Oake Recovery Centre is being built on the Victoria Hospital property, but this recovery centre will be reserved for women. The facility will be in honour of Anne Oake who died in 2021.

Scott Oake Addresses the Opioid Crisis

Bruce Oake Recovery Centre’s Scott Oake discusses the number of drugs overdoses, available treatment options, and a safe consumption site.

Capital campaign launched for Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre

The Bruce Oake Memorial Foundation has announced the launch of the capital campaign for the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre, following the Manitoba government’s inclusion in the 2024 budget that commits to the new centre on the Victoria Hospital property

Women’s Addictions Centre Finds Home at Victoria Hospital

“Anne’s passion, kindness, and love for those suffering from addiction have led our family to this point, and knowing her memory will be alive forever through the work she was most proud of warms all of our hearts,” said Scott Oake, Anne’s widower.

Women’s only treatment centre has been given the green light

“It will happen now, largely because of the support of the provincial government,” said Scott Oake. “Clearly, Wab Kinew’s government understands the need for more treatment beds, and understands the need for a women's centre."

A Manitoba expert's tips on how to have a dry January

Global News Winnipeg interview with Bruce Oake Recovery Centre Executive Director, Greg Kyllo.

Scott Oake reveals plan for women’s-only addictions recovery centre

When Scott and Anne Oake set out to establish a men’s-only addictions treatment centre in memory of their late son, Bruce, it came with the goal of one day opening a facility just for women.