😔Vulnerable individuals are left lonely in temporary housing without proper support.
💰Service providers are struggling with unpaid rooms in temporary housing.
❌There is a lack of vetting and oversight for the placement of individuals in temporary housing.
🔍Alberta Health Services will be reviewing the existing list of housing options for vulnerable individuals.
⛑️There is a need for better checks and balances to ensure successful placements.
Why are vulnerable individuals being placed in temporary housing?
—Temporary housing is provided as an option for patients who are ready for discharge but still require some level of care or support.
Who is responsible for vetting the temporary housing options?
—The individuals themselves have a conversation with the provider and make their own decision. However, Alberta Health Services is responsible for reviewing the list of housing options.
Why are service providers struggling with unpaid rooms?
—The Social Services Agency responsible for housing the individuals has not paid for the rooms, causing financial strain on the hotel owners.
What is being done to address the issues with temporary housing?
—Alberta Health Services will be reviewing the existing list of housing options and implementing measures to ensure better oversight and successful placements.
How long will individuals stay in temporary housing?
—The length of stay in temporary housing depends on availability and waiting lists, which can be quite long.
00:00Jenna Le Green's father was placed in temporary housing, starting with one hotel and then moving to another.
00:16The Social Services Agency called Contentment Social Services is responsible for the care of individuals in temporary housing.
00:35There are disputes between the agency and hotel owners regarding unpaid rooms.
01:17Alberta Health Services has the capacity to review and oversee the housing options provided to patients.
01:43Health law experts suggest the need for more checks and balances to ensure successful placements.
02:18Vulnerable individuals, including those with specific needs like autism, are also being placed in temporary housing without proper explanation.
02:46There are still many unanswered questions about the number of individuals under the care of social services and the extent of placements in hotels.
02:54Alberta Health Services will be reviewing the existing list of housing options for vulnerable individuals.
