Organizations in Saskatoon are calling for more supports to address homelessness and people with complex needs.
highlighting the number of encampments in the city, as well as the resources going into assisting and responding to those encampments.last week to the provincial government, saying there’s an urgent need for facilities and supports for people with complex needs.
Mayor Charlie Clark clarified the difference between the letter sent from the board compared to the one that was talked about at council. He said the police commissioners letter speaks to people with complex needs, adding the letter being sent based off the fire department doesn’t necessarily touch on those individuals, but more broadly those who cannot get access to housing.Lack of supports for Saskatoon’s unhoused population ‘making for a perfect storm’, SLA CEO says
The United Way of Saskatoon and Area showed support for these letters and wanted to highlight some of the services working in Saskatoon that could use some additional support. Sheri Benson is the CEO of United Way of Saskatoon and Area and said the issues regarding people with complex needs in the city is critical, noting there are communities and neighbourhoods that are struggling.“I think we’re feeling that we’re not doing enough, that the problem might be getting worse,” Benson said.“It won’t be one government that solves it, it won’t be one neighbourhood, it won’t be the police force.
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