Prairie Harm Reduction ceased operations on April 9, 2025. All services provided by PHR have closed, including the drop-in centre, support services, education services, family support, and the two youth homes. The supervised consumption site was previously closed on March 26, 2026, and will remain closed.

This decision was not made lightly. After assuming operational control, the board explored every possible option to continue services. Despite strict financial restrictions being implemented in early March, the board has come to understand that the financial shortfall was more dire than originally identified and the deficit continues to grow.

Given the current financial situation, a financial review was completed, but a forensic audit was not. Such an audit would be required to identify causes and specific opportunities for mitigation. After the board received the financial review from PHR’s independent financial advisors, it was clear there was no viable path forward.

The board spent significant time and effort attempting to find alternate financing and operational supports and weighing the risks associated with the limited options available. Although program funds were received for April 2026, these funds are insufficient to bridge the financial shortfall the organization is facing. PHR does not have funds to pay for staff or operations going forward.

To ensure PHR staff and those they serve do not experience any continued undue distress, the board has decided the only remaining option is to cease all programs and services. All staff have been advised and made aware of how this impacts them individually.

To our donors and supporters, we cannot thank you enough. Without your contributions, we could not have provided the underfunded services so important to our mission. Your continued support this past month has been vital to ensuring staff and those they serve are prioritized.

To those who accessed our services, thank you for trusting us. We are sorry we can no longer walk beside you. PHR is confident we have contributed to a strong community that will ensure policy leaders and decision makers take action to better our community for everyone.

To our staff, we are forever grateful for your service. The dedication, energy, and compassion that you brought to work every day changed and saved lives. You set the standard for excellence providing services to some of Saskatoon’s most vulnerable people.

PHR has worked tirelessly over the last 40 years to disrupt the systems and decisions that have created ongoing and growing disparities. Notwithstanding the circumstances announced today, advocacy and compassion are needed now more than ever. We sincerely hope that one day a new organization will emerge to pick up where PHR left off.