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the many could help the few members that were in Directors had been looking to relocate for some

need of help. Hence, the De Novo model was born. time and had made a decision to build on the land
in Sundridge, when the Huntsville property became

BEC: What precipitated the move to the new centre? available. A motion was put forward in September

PD: The need of the clients had outgrown the site 2017, to the full Board and the motion was passed
in Sundridge. With Sundridge at full capacity, De to purchase the Huntsville building and convert it

Novo could no longer guarantee its commitment into a rehabilitation facility. The new site is located
to zero wait-times for clients. In addition to this, at 87 Forbes Hill Road in Huntsville, Ontario. It is

the Sundridge site was only available to men, 35,000 sq. ft. (as opposed to the 7,500 sq. ft. facility

and women were receiving treatment in other in Sundridge). It can accommodate up to 50 co-ed
centres; Renascent and Homewood. The Board of clients.

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