Housing and Homelessness Resources Edmonton

The City of Edmonton and Government of Alberta offer a range of resources for people looking for housing or experiencing homelessness.

• If you’re experiencing an emergency call 9-1-1. 

• For up to date information on resources for housing and homelessness call 2-1-1 for immediate assistance.

• The Navigation and Support Centre at Bissell Centre West, 10530 96 Street, offers ID, income support, access to emergency shelter and housing support. Phone: 780-229-3475

• The City of Edmonton maintains up to date information on housing services and supports on their website at this link. You can also find day spaces and emergency cold weather help at this link. 

• The Government of Alberta maintains up to date information on emergency shelters at this link. 

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Information Resources

We recommend these sources for additional information on housing and homelessness in Canada.

 

• Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) 

• Canadian Centre for Housing Rights

• Canadian Housing & Renewal Association (CHRA) 

• Federal Housing Advocate

• Homeless Hub (Canadian Observatory on Homelessness) 

• Homeward Trust 

• Housing Complex  

• Make the Shift   

• National Right to Housing Network (NRHN)  

• Social Housing & Human Rights (SHHR) 

• Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network

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Monthly Educational Sessions

Every month from September to June, ECOHH’s General Meeting features an educational presentation from social agencies, government bodies, researchers, and advocates in the housing and homelessness sector.

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•        January 13, 2026 – Tuberculosis Outbreak in Edmonton’s Inner City

Presented by the Medical Officer of Health Office in Edmonton

Primary and Preventative Health Services – Government of Alberta

This short slide presentation clarifies what is meant by ‘TB outbreak,’ and outlines the steps taken to deal with TB in Edmonton’s inner city.

• February 10, 2026 - Black History Month Session - Black Homelessness in Canada

​To recognize the importance of Black History Month ECOHH invited three presenters to provide insight into Black homelessness in Canada. See the blog post and additional information here.  ​

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Video Resources About Housing and Homelessness

These videos are free to use for educational purposes but cannot be re-distributed without permission. Please email us at edmhousingcoalition@gmail.com for information.

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• Why Housing Matters

Learn about why affordable housing matters through 3 stories

• This is Where We Live

A short film based on verbatim texts from interviews with individuals experiencing homelessness in Edmonton in 2020.

• Other Videos

A list of other videos and films about homelessness in Edmonton. ECOHH holds no rights to these productions and makes no assurances regarding their content.

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Housing Complex vignettes

ECOHH partnered with Taproot Edmonton in 2024 for this award-winning series. What works, what doesn't, and what can be done to improve Edmonton's housing system?

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Myth and Reality

Download our brochure about the myths and realities of campsites here.