Navigation and Support Centre in Edmonton to stay permanently

Downtown Edmonton (Photo credits - Ryan Hunt)

The Navigation and Support Centre, ran by the provincial government at Hope Mission’s Karis Centre on 103rd Avenue and 107th Street, was originally set up in January as a temporary fix to help Edmonton’s houseless population get the supports they need.

Announced on Tuesday, the Navigation and Support Centre will now be a permanent fixture in the city.

According to the provincial government. over 700 people have accessed the center since its opening and more than 2,550 referrals and direct connections have been made to available services.

Some of the services people have been referred to involve Enoch Cree Nation, NiGiNan Housing Ventures, and more.

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