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Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
The plan to end chronic homelessness in Manitoba
The plan to end chronic homelessness in Manitoba
The plan to end chronic homelessness in Manitoba
Saturday 1st February 2025
Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud discusses Manitoba's new plan to end chronic homelessness, focusing on housing solutions and wraparound supports.
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Get the buttons here!Manitoba's Bold Plan to End Chronic Homelessness
Episode Overview
- Manitoba's plan focuses on offering housing to people living in homeless encampments.
- New housing units will cater specifically to the needs of the homeless population.
- Wraparound supports, including medical care, will be provided.
- Trust-building with existing outreach teams is crucial.
- The strategy aims to prevent people from slipping into homelessness by addressing systemic issues.
We can't actually solve people living in encampments unless we can offer them housing
In this episode of People First Radio, host Joe Pugh sits down with Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, the newly appointed senior advisor on ending chronic homelessness to Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. The conversation revolves around Manitoba's ambitious new plan to address chronic homelessness, particularly focusing on the province's strategy to offer housing to those living in homeless encampments.
Tessa, who is transitioning from her role as CEO at Siloam Mission, shares her insights on the plan's goals and the steps being taken to ensure its success. The plan includes a targeted approach, addressing encampments on a case-by-case basis and bringing new housing units online that cater specifically to the needs of the homeless population.
Tessa discusses the importance of providing wraparound supports, such as medical care and managed alcohol programs, to make the transition from encampments to housing as smooth as possible. She emphasises the need for trust-building and collaboration with existing outreach teams to identify and support individuals ready for housing. The episode also touches on the broader strategy to prevent people from slipping into homelessness by addressing systemic issues within government systems.
Tessa's passion for systemic change and her dedication to improving the lives of those experiencing homelessness shine through in this engaging and informative conversation. Don't miss out on this episode if you're interested in learning about innovative approaches to tackling homelessness and the inspiring work being done in Manitoba.