Community Supportive Housing

Community Supportive Housing is a program aimed at helping homeless individuals find permanent residence and stability. It serves those with barriers such as mental or physical health issues or addiction problems. Offering more than a replacement for shelters, this housing can be a permanent solution or a stepping-stone to other housing options. Applicants undergo a screening process to ascertain needs before placement. The Grande Prairie Five Year Plan identified supportive housing as essential infrastructure in ending homelessness, citing improved health and connections to treatment programsamong its benefits. The need for such housing units is emphasized, promoting the seamless transition from homelessness to secure living. Investments in such programs cater to both social-humanitarian interests and economic benefits.

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https://cityofgp.com/culture-community/social-programs-and-initiatives/homeless-initiatives/community-supportive-housing