Culturally Grounded Trauma and Addiction Counseling Services

The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver trauma-informed, culturally appropriate counseling and addiction support services specifically tailored for Indigenous women transitioning in and out of correctional facilities. Services must include both individual and group counseling sessions focused on healing from trauma and addressing substance use, with a strong emphasis on relapse prevention planning grounded in Indigenous knowledges and practices. The work is to be performed across Alberta and Saskatchewan, ensuring that programming is accessible and responsive to the unique needs of Indigenous communities within these regions. Submitted proposals must align with the NAICS code 621320 for outpatient mental health and substance abuse services and are expected to reflect deep cultural competence and lived experience with Indigenous populations. The solicitation, issued by the Correctional Service of Canada under the Government of Canada, has a response deadline of July 13, 2026, and is categorized as a subcontract, indicating it is part of a larger government initiative to improve outcomes for Indigenous women in the criminal justice system through community-based, holistic care.