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Safe at Home Society is opening two supportive housing projects in Whitehorse, where tenants at risk of homelessness will receive life skills, employment training and other social supports. A 17-unit building opened on December 1, and a larger facility is under construction, scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-11-24
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Yukon Territory, YT
- yukon-news.com
The Yukon government launched its live-in Managed Alcohol Program in Whitehorse on November 6. The program provides individual care, medical supervision, a safe environment, and health care and social services. The Yukon’s 2024-2025 budget included about $1.3M for the program.
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-11-14
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Yukon Territory, YT
- yukon.ca
The Yukon government and Safe at Home Society are partnering to provide a 17-unit supportive housing program as of November 14. Safe at Home Society will operate the program, offering stable housing and social services. Services include skills development and employment readiness. Staff will be in the foyer at all hours.
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-11-14
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Yukon Territory, YT
- yukon.ca
The Yukon government is reopening the public community space for the winter at the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse on November 4. A social worker and other staff will be onsite to help provide support services such as warming areas and harm reduction supplies.
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-11-01
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Yukon Territory, YT
- yukon.ca
Universities Canada approved Yukon University’s membership on October 29, joining 96 approved Canadian universities. Yukon University can now develop programs independently and offer accreditation programs like nursing and social work, as well as continue offering trades diplomas.
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Added on 2024-11-04
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Yukon Territory, YT
- yukon-news.com
The Yukon government is implementing jury recommendations from a coroner’s inquest into four Indigenous women’s deaths at the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter in April 2024. The recommendations include prioritizing hiring experienced Indigenous individuals to create culturally safe environments, supports and services.
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-11-04
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Yukon Territory, YT
- yukon.ca