Company Description

"Mats" Program
This is an overnight shelter for 26 adults who are under the influence of substances. The Mat program provides a warm, supervised environment for its guests who are extremely vulnerable on the streets and in the elements.
The Mat program is located at 5246 53rd Ave and operates from 8 pm to 8 am 365 days a year.

Peoples Place Shelter
This emergency shelter is for 35 adults year round with an additional 11 beds added for the winter months for a total of 46 adults who have no other means available to them. The staff helps with goal setting and resource referrals.
Peoples Place is located at 6002 54 Ave and operates from 7pm to 7am 365 days a year. In the winter the emergency response is to increase People’s Place capacity by 11 beds from November to April. For people who are sober 403-342-4722

Non -Medical Detox
In this program, we provide a supportive environment for 20 adults as they withdraw from substances. Detox is typically a 7-10 day stay, depending on what people have been using and how much. While people are with us, the staff help to set up next steps
treatment, employment, medical care etc. Detox is located at 5246 53rd Ave. Please call 403-347-0181 for more information. Intake daily at 9:00am

Coordinated Entry
Coordinated Entry is a single place or process for individuals experiencing homelessness to access housing and support services. The goal of this system-wide program is to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and highest acuity first (triaging) while ensuring all individuals and families who come into contact with the homeless system are assessed and provided with appropriate supports to exit homelessness. We have drop in meetings with the team available at the main Safe Harbour location of 5246-53 Ave Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday 8:30am until 10:30am and Wednesday afternoons from 1pm until 3:30pm a member of our team travels to the Women’s Outreach located at 4101-54 Ave. Please call 403-347-0181 for more information or to speak to one of our team members.

Supported Housing
This housing program is designed to serve 15 homeless individuals who identify the desire to live in a supportive substance free environment. It operates using a shared living model in three residences owned by Safe Harbour Society. We have facilitators living in the houses and they are a key to the success of the program for both our tenants and neighborhoods we are in. Case Managers work directly on the care of the tenants and case plans are developed with clients based on individual needs. Our houses are in various neighborhoods in the City.

Warming Center
This is a program that runs from Nov until the end of April and the hours of operation are 8am until 5pm daily. It is a safe warm place for homeless members of the community to connect with resources, and avoid the elements in a safe place. Contact the main office at 403 347-0181 for more information.

Organization: Safe Harbour Society

Harbour House

A housing first program designed to provide housing and support for eight individuals who are considered to be the most vulnerable in our community and who have the most difficulty accessing and sustaining housing. Harbour House operates with 24-hour staffing. Individuals with the greatest need are "screened in" rather than “screened out.” Staff members focus on developing relationships built on trust and respect. As always, our emphasis is on improving health and the harm reduction strategies we present provide a realistic health approach.

Aboriginal Support Services - Many Healing Blankets

This program is led by our Elder or the Elder’s Helper. They share the gifts of ceremony with any interested guests in our programs as well as the broader community. Activities of this program include:

Smudging and Prayers
Individual and Family Support
Monthly sweats at the sweat lodge at Fort Normandeau (call 403-347-0181 for more info)
Sharing Circle every Friday at 2:00 pm at Safe Harbour (everyone welcome)

Annual Spring Feast at Fort Normandeau