Prince George, B.C. - Prince George City Council has received a report outlining a public meeting in September on the proposal to develop a Downtown Health & Wellness Centre along with some affordable housing.

 

The idea comes from the Central Interior Native Health Society. The intent is to bring several health and social services in the downtown, under one roof.

 

Some of the services proposed in this facility include:

• Central Interior Native Health Society

• Positive Living North

• The Fire Pit

• Women’s Health

• AIDS Prevention Program/Needle Exchange

• Preventative and Emergency Dental Care

 

The public presentation portion of this event will include an overview of the Smart Growth on the Ground Concept Plan and the proposed Downtown Health & Wellness Centre concept, to be followed by a public dialogue.

 

The public meeting has been set for Tuesday, September 22^nd from 6pm to 8 pm at the Civic Centre.