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Port Hardy set to launch situation table
Port Hardy set to launch situation table
Port Hardy set to launch situation table
Tuesday 5th March 2024
Heather Nelson-Smith discusses Port Hardy's new situation table, aimed at connecting at-risk individuals with essential services through community collaboration.
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Episode Overview
- Port Hardy is launching a situation table to connect at-risk individuals with essential services.
- The initiative involves weekly meetings with various community organisations.
- Focus is on voluntary compliance and swift connection to support services.
- Housing remains a significant challenge, exacerbated by COVID-19.
- Data collection will be used to track success and secure future funding.
Don't be afraid to do something that you're not comfortable with doing.
Port Hardy is gearing up to launch its own situation table, a collaborative initiative aimed at connecting individuals at risk of harm with essential services. Heather Nelson-Smith, the Chief Administrative Officer of Port Hardy, shares the nuts and bolts of this community-driven project. The situation table model, which originated in Surrey, has been adopted by various communities across British Columbia, including Nanaimo and now Port Hardy.
It's a weekly meeting where members from different organisations come together to identify and assist individuals facing acute risks like mental health issues, addiction, and homelessness. Nelson-Smith explains how the table operates: it's not about triaging cases on the spot but swiftly linking people to the services they need. Agencies like the RCMP, BC Ambulance, and local health services participate in these meetings, ensuring a comprehensive approach to community support.
Nelson-Smith highlights the importance of voluntary compliance and outreach, emphasising that the initiative is not punitive but supportive. She also touches on the challenges of housing in Port Hardy, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated homelessness in the area. The situation table aims to address these issues by leveraging data collection to track and report on the success of their interventions.
By bringing together various community stakeholders, Port Hardy hopes to create a safer and more supportive environment for its residents. This episode offers a detailed look at how small communities can effectively collaborate to tackle big issues. If you're interested in community-driven solutions to social problems, this episode is a must-listen.