The Story

Challenge

Sarnia was in need of a 24/7 residential facility where individuals with addictions could get the withdrawal management services and support they needed here in their own community. No such facility currently existed so Sarnia residents seeking withdrawal treatment had to travel to London and Windsor.

Solution

In May 2014, working closely with Mayor Mike Bradley and the Bluewater Health fundraising committee, The Judith & Norman Alix Foundation committed $1,000,000 to the building of the withdrawal clinic. The money will be used to create a 16-bed facility.

Project Status

Various sites for the clinic are being considered.

Location

Sarnia

Address

89 Norman Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 6S3

Website

http://www.bluewaterhealth.ca

“The lasting legacy of Norman Alix through the Judith & Norman Alix Foundation will be that the lives of thousands of people will be helped and healed through the Bluewater Health Withdrawal Clinic. Addiction is the number one social issue in Sarnia Lambton. The generosity of the Alix Foundation to support and build a clinic will ensure that those who fall down in life due to addictions will get a professional helping hand to get to a better place in their lives.”
Mike Bradley, Mayor of Sarnia

“Bluewater Health Foundation is truly honoured that the Judith and Norman Alix Foundation has created a permanent legacy of support for Bluewater Health. There is no doubt this gift will change lives and meet the needs of the Sarnia-Lambton community for generations to come.”
Kathy Alexander, Executive Directory at Bluewater Health