• Digital Resource Directory

  An integral piece of the Community Compass is the Digital Resource Directory.

  The digital directory is available for anyone in the community to use to find local, relevant and up-to-date information on support services based on their needs, in a safe and secure manner.

  This directory helps connect individuals with many services, including:

  • Housing and homelessness
  • Food services
  • Domestic violence
  • Mental health and addictions
  • Training and education
  • Community and belonging

  Access the Digital Resource Directory Here 

Community Navigators

• Community Navigators help by:

  • Establishing a professional relationship with the individual.
  • Assisting individuals to identify concerns and create goals to address those concerns.
  • Using screening and/or wellbeing tools.
  • Providing check-ins to support individuals in achieving their goals.
  • Understanding how to refer when situations require further support from a Population Specific Navigator.
  • Using referral pathways.
• Population Specific Community Navigators

  These Community Navigators are dedicated professionals who provide direct and consistent one-to-one navigation to a specific demographic or group of people. These individuals  may need specialized supports, and these Community Navigators engage in collaborative problem-solving to meet the unique and/or complex needs of the individual. 

  A Population Specific Community Navigator:

  • Is considered an expert in community navigation in Grande Prairie, with knowledge of diverse-sector services for diverse populations.
  • Is formally trained in a variety of specific assessments for programs that require additional screening criteria, such as the common assessment for Housing First placements, a social isolation assessment for seniors, and other evidence-based screening tools.
• Become Part of the Coordinated Access system of care

  Are you or your organization interested in becoming part of the Community Compass Navigator program? Contact csd@cityofgp.com.

  If you or your organization want to submit your programs and services to be added to the Digital Resource Directory, please send an email to csd@cityofgp.com.

Housing and Homelessness Services

 

What are we doing to address homelessness? 

 

Shelter & Housing Continuum 

A Housing Continuum is a flexible framework that outlines various housing options, from emergency shelters to long-term stable housing. It adapts to individuals' changing needs, allowing movement between stages based on factors like income, health, and family dynamics, rather than following a strict progression.

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• Housing Definitions

  Type	Definition
  Emergency Shelters	Short-term place to stay for individuals experiencing crisis.
  Transitional Housing	Temporary housing with support services to help people move from crisis to stable housing.
  Supportive Housing	Long-term housing with ongoing support for people with complex needs.
  Low Income Housing	Affordable housing options designed for individuals and families with limited financial resources.
  Market Housing	Rental or owned housing without subsidies.

Coordinated Access & The Housing Hub Table

Coordinated Access standardizes the process for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness to connect with housing and support services within a community.

The City of Grande Prairie, alongside local homeless-serving organizations, works to provide shelter, housing, and support to residents experiencing chronic homelessness. A key part of this effort is the Housing Hub Table, a weekly meeting of community service providers who assess participants' needs and make tailored referrals to housing agencies and support services.

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• 1. Coordinated Access Point

  The main access point for those experiencing homelessness and/or housing crisis is to connect with the Coordinated Access Intake Line: 780-518-4833.

• 2. Assessment & Referral to Waitlist

  Housing Navigators are stationed at various community sites, including shelters and outreach services, to assist individuals in need. They utilize the SPDAT assessment tool to evaluate housing needs and connect eligible individuals to the Housing Hub Table, with additional support from prevention staff.

• 3. Housing Hub Table

  The Housing Hub Table helps individuals experiencing homelessness, whether in shelters or other temporary locations, transition into the most suitable housing option. The numbers in the diagram indicate case load capacity levels.

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• 4. Referral Pathways

  The Housing Hub Table streamlines the process of connecting individuals to the most appropriate support services based on their needs. Through agency matching, referrals are made to organizations with the capacity to provide tailored assistance, ensuring timely and effective service delivery. This approach enhances collaboration among service providers, reduces barriers for clients, and improves overall access to housing and support resources.