The Beverly Heights and Beacon Heights Community Leagues are hosting a presentation and Q&A by Native Counselling Services of Alberta on June 16th at the Beverly Heights Community Hall
The NCSA is looking to acquire the Beverly Motel for the purposes of converting it to supportive transitional housing for unhoused people in our community. They focus on traditional Indigenous healing and partner with many organizations to guide residents towards employment and permanent housing.
Blake Jackman, the NSCA's Director for Housing, will be speaking accompanied by Jennifer Bryce.
In Blake's words:
"Our approach to recovery is not new, it is historic and deeply rooted in our values. Substance use, including alcohol, is not tolerated in our programs. We have clear and firm policies in place, and our team will provide 24-hour staffing to ensure these policies are upheld. Staff will complete regular rounds both within the site and around the perimeter in the surrounding community, maintaining safety and accountability at all times.
Our organization has a 55-year track record of delivering culturally grounded, respectful, and effective support services. We are proud of the policies, program structure, and staffing we’ve developed to ensure we remain strong partners in the communities we reside in.
As a community member myself in Rundle Heights, I understand firsthand the challenges our neighbourhoods are facing. This program is not being brought in to worsen these challenges, it is being developed to help address them. Our goal is to be part of the solution and to ensure our presence strengthens the community as a whole.
Thank you again for your care and commitment to our neighbourhood. I look forward to continuing the conversation on June 16th"
