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Presentation to Council Oct. 15, 2024

Council approves Social Needs Assessment and Prioritization Report – Phase One

Jul 9, 2024 | 3:12 PM

Lacombe city council has approved Phase 1 of a Social Needs Assessment and Prioritization Report, which outlines community social priorities for Lacombe.

City officials say bassa Social Innovations arrived at the following list of community priorities, identified through community consultation in the first phase of the Social Needs Assessment and Prioritization Report:

• Community action on mental health and addictions,

• Community support for families,

• Getting around and community access,

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• Healthy homes and neighborhoods.

“The Social Needs Assessment and Prioritization is a clear and concise process which will assist the City, Lacombe FCSS, and our community partners address the needs of all our residents,” Mayor Grant Creasey said. “Our city is known for its high quality of life, and this report will advance a collaborative effort to allow all citizens to benefit from living, working, and having fun right in Lacombe.”

According to City officials, bassa Social Innovations Inc. research included an overview of Lacombe socioeconomic data using the 2021 Federal Census Data.

The process included the community through public and stakeholder input, including:

• Council workshop feedback,

• Interagency meeting,

• Focus Groups,

• Councillor interviews,

• Key Informant interviews,

• Prioritization Workshop and Open House, Engagement visits to Lacombe Composite High School, the YU Turn Youth Centre, and the FCSS Community Supper.

City officials point out, the Phase One report recognized many assets and strengths, such as strong support networks and volunteerism, inclusive and accessible services, physical and social gathering spaces, active community programs, and community inclusivity and support.

Phase Two of the Social Needs Assessment and Prioritization process will involve more engagement over the summer months, including:

• A community survey,

• A Community Conference (including those with lived experience) on Sept. 10, 2024, • Participation at the Sept. 11, 2024, Active Living Fair (Coffee with Council),

• A Presentation of the Draft Phase Two report to the FCSS Board on Sept. 25, 2024, and

• A final presentation to City Council on Oct. 15, 2024.

City officials say Phase 2 will identify the community’s short, medium, and long-term goals concerning the four identified Phase 1 priority areas. The report is also expected to develop and identify municipal and other agency actions intended to achieve those goals and benchmarks of success. 

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