That all changed three years ago, when he was referred to the federally funded Housing First program in the city. Lisa Beaudry, intensive case manager, left, and housing support worker Emily Huzil visit Ledoux at his home. In Edmonton, for example, the city's Housing First program has helped more than 12,000 people since it started in 2009. Every day, housing support teams make the rounds in the city, checking in on clients to deliver medication, groceries and even alcohol. Ali McCudden, a managed alcohol program support worker at Phoenix Residential Society in Regina, makes three deliveries a day to 10 Housing First clients.

Source: CBC News February 09, 2021 09:00 UTC