Homelessness

Housing referrals

Are you or your family experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness? You can get referrals to housing and support services through a Coordinated Access System. Please contact Pulse.

Landlord and tenant support

Housing First landlords, tenants and caseworkers can receive support from a Social Program Advisor. Support includes:

• Understanding landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities under Alberta legislation
• Navigating the Residential Tenancies Act of Alberta
• Mediation through misunderstandings
• Literature and forms

To access landlord and tenant support, please contact Pulse.

Become an access point

Community agencies can serve as single-entry access points where people experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness can receive support and resources. Training is available for new access points. If you are interesting in becoming an access point, please contact Pulse.

Homelessness Initiatives Strategic Committee 

The Homelessness Initiatives Strategic Committee (HISC) is an action focused group which stewards and advocates for the community plan on homelessness. HISC is involved with strategic planning, funding, communication, research and best practice. It advocates for funding and policy change and are champions in the community that increase awareness of poverty and homelessness in the region. HISC advise the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on the community plan on homelessness including strategic direction and program priorities. Additionally, HISC makes funding recommendations to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo related to Federal and Provincial funding, complies with Provincial and Federal Agreements, identifies systems barriers and works collaboratively with Community to alleviate them.

HISC is currently seeking applications from the community to fill vacant positions. If you are interested in joining HISC, fill out an application form.

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