Rural Homelessness

Housing and Service Needs in the County of Grande Prairie

A common myth is that housing insecurity only affects people who are homeless, but in reality, it often impacts people whose struggles are much less visible. Housing insecurity can affect working individuals and families, seniors, newcomers, Indigenous residents and people living in multi-generational households.  

Housing insecurity can look like: 

    • Spending too much of your income on housing
    • Living in overcrowded or unsafe conditions
    • Staying in a home that needs major repairs 
    • Worrying about whether you can continue to afford a place to live 

It’s not just about having a roof overhead: it's about having access to safe, stable and suitable housing that supports health, wellbeing and quality of life. 

In the County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, the 2025 Housing and Service Needs Estimation Survey found housing insecurity is driven by factors such as housing affordability, limited rental availability, and health-related barriers.  

Available Support 

If you’re experiencing housing insecurity, the following resources are available:  

In 2018, 2020, 2023, and 2025, the County of Grande Prairie, Towns of Beaverlodge, Wembley, Sexsmith, the former Village of Hythe conducted Rural Homelessness Estimation projects to explore what homelessness looks like in our area. Supported by grant funding from the Rural Development Network (RDN), these estimations explored and established a baseline for rural homelessness across the area. 

Contact Us

Family and Community Support Services
408, 9915 - 102 Ave
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5A4

Phone: 780-567-5584
Fax: 780-567-5575
Email:  fcss@countygp.ab.ca

 

 

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