02-06-2025
Brockville, Ont. residents oppose future homelessness and addiction treatment hub on King Street
The former Fulford Academy in Brockville, Ont. on King Street East. June 2, 2025 (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa)
Residents in Brockville, Ont. are unhappy with the future location of the city's Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.
HART Hubs are healthcare facilities that provide mental health care, addiction treatment, supportive housing, social services and more for those in need from the community. They do not provide supervised consumption services, safe supply, or needle exchange services.
Earlier this year, the provincial government announced $529 million in funding for 27 new HART hubs in Ontario, including one in Brockville.
A source tells CTV News Ottawa the location of Brockville's HART Hub will be 280 King St. East, the former location of Fulford Academy, a private school which closed nearly one year ago.
The sale of the property closed last month.
Nearby residents are opposing the plan, however.
In a post on Facebook, community members appear frustrated with the lack of communication from city of Brockville officials regarding the location.
Brockville HART Hub poster
A poster stating there will be a HART Hub at 280 King St. E. in Brockville, Ont., stating concerns about the proposed location. (What's going on in Brockville and area/Facebook)
The HART Hub will be run by Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH). It will be funded through the government of Ontario.
When reached for comment, Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark's office said the provincial government does not have a role in selecting the location of the HART Hub, and any questions should be directed to LLGAMH.
Responding to CTV News Ottawa's subsequent request for comment, LLGAMH said, 'We do not have confirmed locations, signed leases (properties will not be purchased), or Ontario government funding approval at this time, so we can't speak to the location details yet.'
More details to come.
