Housing and Homelessness in Grande Prairie

In 2009, Grande Prairie began to approach homelessness from a Housing First perspective where programming has been established to help prevent and end homelessness. Individuals experiencing homelessness in Grande Prairie can access supports through the Grande Prairie and Area Community Compass system and Level 3 Navigators. This provides a coordinated access hub that connects individuals with housing, financial supports, and case management to help them find and maintain the appropriate housing. In addition, individuals who are at risk for homelessness, but are not currently homeless, are able to access housing loss prevention supports.

Between April 1, 2009, and December 31, 2022, there were 2062 individuals enrolled in the Housing First program in Grande Prairie. In 2022, there were 160 individuals enrolled in the program.

Further information about the City’s focus areas as it pertains to housing and homelessness can be found in the City of Grande Prairie’s Homelessness Strategy for Grande Prairie 2021–2023.