Housing Support Program
Outreach workers provide support, information and referrals to individuals and families who are in search of affordable and safe housing. They are available to help identify possible solutions to housing concerns (i.e. damage deposit, landlords, utilities and budgeting). We do not have housing available at the Outreach.
While workers deal with housing crises, the long-term goal of the program is the reduction of homelessness and repeat housing and housing-related crises. We concentrate on building skills and supports so that the client can avoid these crises in the future. We work closely with the Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter to assist those leaving the shelter to find safe, decent, and affordable housing. We try to insure that lack of affordable housing is not a barrier to leaving the shelter and/or making healthy family choices.
Continuing support is instrumental in helping clients avoid repeat housing crises. One member of this support team is also a member of the Coordinated Community Outreach Team, a partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association, the Native Friendship Centre and the Central Alberta Housing Society.
An outreach worker will:
Assist individuals find other needed supports, such as counselling, employment assistance, home care, Meals-on-Wheels, and transportation.
Help individuals secure identification for the purpose of employment, health care, or to find housing.
Have a presence at various locations in Red Deer, such as the Central Alberta Women’s Shelter, Berachah place, Potters Hands Ministry, Loaves and Fishes, and the Red Deer Regional Hospital.
Housing Related Sites
Community Information and Referral Society
Landlord and Tenant Service
Red Deer Housing Committee
Homeless and Eviction Prevention Fund
Emergency Needs Allowance
Kijijij Rentals
Red Deer Advocate Classified's
Robert Bonin Rentals and Sales
Gotta Rent
