Safe Harbour launches workshop to help businesses, community members navigate social disorder and street concerns

Are you concerned with what you see on our streets?

Officials with Safe Harbour say they are now offering an opportunity to talk about your concerns.

Officials say the Turning Tides on Social Disorder and Street Concerns workshop navigates through the murky waters of myths and misconceptions surrounding addiction, mental health, and homelessness. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns and get information, resources, and techniques about how to respond to individuals experiencing homelessness and addictions while keeping their businesses, customers, and staff safe.

Safe Harbour officials say this workshop is tailored for business owners, organizations in Central Alberta, and interested community members. Safe Harbour’s New Connection Catalyst, Casey Ames, a Registered Nurse, will deliver the workshop. With a diverse background in palliative care, surgical nursing, long-term care, Safe Harbour Detox, Emergency nursing, and the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP), officials say Ames’ goal is to open communication and build connections within the community.