Social Supports

• Edmonton looking at managing ‘small-scale’ homeless encampments this summer

  Councillor Anne Stevenson said the intent is for these camps to be a bridge for people on their way to more stable supportive housing.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
  
• Lethbridge social assistance programs bracing for higher demand as inflation rises

  One Alberta economist says a large number of people in Lethbridge could struggle to adapt to high costs.

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2022
  
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• Mustard Seed expands wrap-around support services for vulnerable Edmontonians

  'With the opening of our new centre, we're hoping to also provide occupational therapy as well as counselling supports,' said Samantha Lowe with The Mustard Seed.

  Health

  May 5, 2022
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• Expert says punitive measures may not help fight addiction in Lethbridge

  Alvin Mills wants to use the funds from his foundation to help marginalized people struggling with addiction, homelessness and mental health in Lethbridge and on the Blood Tribe.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2020
• Number of people sleeping on Edmonton streets falls: Homeward Trust report

  New numbers, released by Homeward Trust, show 1,607 people in the city experience homelessness, compared to 1,923 in Dec. 2018.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2019