Alpha House’s Engaging Vulnerable Persons Workshop

  • The current landscape and trends of homelessness and addiction in Calgary
  • Causes, myths, and stigma related to homelessness, mental health, addiction
  • Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care Concept Learning
  • Strategies, tactics, and tips on how, when, and in what ways we can create positive and safe interactions at the street-level
  • Information on free community resources available in the city to better respond to homelessness and addiction

In-Person/Virtual

60-90 minutes

$250 for-profit groups

$150 non-profit groups

Option for customized versions

Email info@alphahousecalgary.com to book

Webinar

65 minutes

$10 registration fee

On-demand, video format

Register here

Instructional Videos

Scenario specific

Animated content

Available at links below

Full playlist on YouTube here

Testimonials

 “I really appreciated the introduction and all the context information to be understand the spectrum and need. I also just really appreciated the honest and frank reminder that anyone experiencing homelessness is just a person who deserves respect and dignity. And how much maybe even eye contact and a smile could do.”

 

“The facilitator was fantastic. Most comprehensive and engaging delivery I’ve seen in those types of training”

“Very engaging presentation about an important topic.”

“You are amazingly good at the work you do and such a valuable organization in the community! I’m going to share this with a couple contacts who work in neighbourhoods where they encounter a lot of vulnerable individuals.”

“I appreciated the attentiveness to some of the biases that the audience may have around strategies for housing / mental health / addictions. In a way that challenges biases and comfort zones but is also empathetic and non-judgemental.”

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO SERIES

Topic: Welfare Check

Learn more about best practices when performing a welfare check on the street

Topic: Behavioural Uncertainties

Learn about best practices when navigating an interaction where behaviour is unpredictable

Topic: Cooperative & Uncooperative Engagement

Learn about best practices when an individual is cooperative versus uncooperative 

Topic: Panhandling

Learn about options when interacting with panhandlers

Topic: Debris

Learn about best practices when managing encampment debris

Part of Alpha House’s Engaging Vulnerable Persons Instructional Video Series.

 

Part of Alpha House’s Engaging Vulnerable Persons Instructional Video Series.

 

Part of Alpha House’s Engaging Vulnerable Persons Instructional Video Series.

 

Part of Alpha House’s Engaging Vulnerable Persons Instructional Video Series

Part of Alpha House’s Engaging Vulnerable Persons Instructional Video Series.

 

Disclaimer: Alpha House recognizes the dangers posed for individuals panhandling at intersections due to the presence of fast moving vehicles. We urge extreme caution whenever driving or interacting in these situations for the safety of everyone involved. 

Further, the information presented in the Engaging Vulnerable Persons Training is information directly pulled from Alpha House’s 40+ years of experience working with vulnerable populations in Calgary, Alberta. We do not make any guarantees about the practices described in this training, however, and Alpha House shall not be responsible for any decisions made based on this information.