Community Safety Hub organized in Pelican Narrows

The collaboration is seen as an improvement to working in isolation.

Hub coordinator Sarah Swan said it’s all about prevention and support.

“By working together, agencies can respond quickly to families in need while protecting privacy and ensuring solutions are holistic,” she stated.

The goal of the Hub is to prevent crises before they happen. Concerns are raised at the table without the use of names, and if members agree there is an elevated risk, then a case number will be assigned.

Agencies are designed to share information “in a safe and respectful way,” and a coordinated support plan is quickly established by a small team.

The Hub steering committee met in Prince Albert last Monday to finalize preparations, and the following day Hub members began planning for full implementation at a meeting in Pelican Narrows.

The release said the Hub will support families dealing with issues like addiction, housing, or mental health, along with at-risk children and youth and community members “caught in cycles of crisis.”

Staff, parents, or community members can make referrals.

The project, which is aligned with PBCN’s Community Safety Plan, is funded through a five-year grant from Public Safety Canada.

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

by Cam Lee

Community Safety Hub organized in Pelican Narrows

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