Sheltering Arms Housing Facility
Safe, secure, and supported housing for individuals diagnosed with FASD — providing stability, structure, and a foundation for growth and community connection.
The 7 S's of Sheltering Arms
Goals of the Program
To provide safe, secure, stable, structured, supervised and subsidized housing for individuals diagnosed with FASD, utilizing FASD informed supports, strategies and interventions.
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Residents will receive the level of supports identified in their biannual case plans.
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Housing management will be supported to implement and guide all program needs.
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Team managers will provide training and support needed for staff to be effective supports for residents.
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Prevent involvement with the judicial system.
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Residents will be supported to access independent living arrangements, if part of the client's goal.
About Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Arms 7-S Housing is the end result of a group of parents' dream to have a supported living residence in the Mackenzie Region that would provide permanent or transitional supported housing for their children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol and in need of supports.
From this dream, the Sheltering Arms 7-S Housing Model became a reality in 2016, and the NWR FASD Society moved into their own building in 2020. The facility has four suites, each with a private bedroom and bathroom, plus two common areas for programming, dining, and family visits.
Unique in Canada: Sheltering Arms 7-S Housing is recognized in the "FASD World" as an emerging model for housing for persons living with FASD, because of the exceptional level of supports and programming provided for residents.
Looking for Housing Support?
Contact us to learn more about the Sheltering Arms Housing Program and available supports.