Region offering new approach when it comes to emergency shelters

Regional council has approved a framework that will see Region-funded shelters come together as one coordinated system. Their focus will be to help prevent a shelter stay and to find housing as quickly as possible.

“When a person calls about a shelter because they are being evicted from their home, a worker will problem-solve with them. It could mean connecting them to legal supports or family members to avoid a shelter stay. If they need a shelter stay, we will work with them to make it as short as possible.” Housing Services Director Deb Schlichter said in a news release.

“With a more coordinated approach to getting out of homelessness, we will see fewer people fall through the cracks,” added Schlichter.

Under the new framework, the goal is to develop a housing plan within 48 hours.

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