Press Release: Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre Marks a Major Milestone in Recovery Services for Women and Children

The Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre, an innovative facility that will provide essential recovery services for women and their children.

Winnipeg Jets' whiteout parties raise $100K

“Our goal is that everyone should have access to long-term, high quality, life-saving treatment for substance use disorder,” said Greg Kyllo, Executive Director for Bruce Oake, “and that’s what days like today make possible."

Winnipeg Jets’ whiteout parties raise $100K for community organizations

“These funds will make a significant impact on Winnipeggers by supporting the life-saving work being done every day by four community organizations — both in our community, and for our community.”

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.