WORKSHOP

Alpha House’s Engaging Vulnerable Persons discussion provides:

  • Information about factors that lead to homelessness & addiction
  • Discussion on the stigma associated with homelessness & addiction
  • Information on recognizing how & when to navigate interactions with our unhoused neighbours
  • Learnings about free resources available to community & when to utilize them

We can provide in-person or virtual sessions of the workshop with an option to tailor the training to the specific situations your staff/group most frequently encounter. Sessions can be booked by emailing info@alphahousecalgary.com

If you are interested in learning more but are unable to book an in-person session, we welcome you to register for our on-demand webinar version. This is an interactive, 65 minute presentation providing examples and scenarios with an easy to understand video model. Find more information on our webinar option here: https://alphahouse.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/22631/register

 

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.