Housing First supports for Indigenous persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
A Place to Call Home
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About A Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home supports urban Indigenous individuals who are either experiencing chronic or episodic homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Guided by the Housing First model, we believe that safe, stable housing is the foundation for healing, wellness, and achieving personal goals.
Our team provides individualized, culturally safe, and trauma-informed support to help participants find, secure, and maintain permanent housing. Using an intensive case management (ICM), we work alongside each person to identify their strengths, build on their goals, and navigate barriers to housing and overall wellness.
Our Services
We help people develop the confidence and practical skills needed to maintain long-term housing. Through personalized programming, participants learn everyday skills and build routines that support independence. Resources are tailored to each participant's unique experiences and goals.
Our role is not simply to help someone find a place to live—we walk alongside them as they create a place to call home. Even after participants graduate from the program, we continue to celebrate their successes and remain a welcoming connection when additional support is needed.
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Housing search and placement assistance
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Home Visits
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Landlord advocacy and tenant support
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Eviction prevention and housing stabilization
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Move-in planning and housing setup
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Individualized case plans (ICP)
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Food security supports
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Social and community engagement through drop-in programming
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Life skills development, including budgeting, cooking, and household management
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Referrals to health care, mental health, addictions, and social services
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Access to Cultural supports, Elders, and Traditional Healing
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Connections to community programs, resources, and long-term supports
Criteria to Access
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Experiencing chronic or episodic homelessness.
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At risk of homelessness.
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Living with mental health or addictions.
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Are of Indigenous ancestry (Metis, Inuit, or First Nation).
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Reside in the City of Winnipeg.
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Want to make positive changes and move toward a healthier lifestyle.
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18 years or older.
*Chronic homelessness refers to individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness and who have experienced a total of at least 180 days (6 months) of homelessness over the past year or 546 days (18 months) over the past 3 years. This includes staying in unsheltered locations, emergency shelters, or staying with others temporarily without the guarantee of a continued stay (such as couch surfing), or short- term rental accommodations (e.g., single room occupancy hotels).
How to Join A Place to Call Home
Step 1: Complete a Coordinated Entry Form
To begin the process, visit a Naatamooskakowin Access Point to complete a Coordinated Entry Form (CEF) with a trained staff member.
The Coordinated Entry Form gathers information about:
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Your current housing situation.
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Your history of homelessness.
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Your strengths, goals, and support needs.
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Any health, mental health, or substance use concerns.
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The types of housing and supports that may best meet your needs.
The information collected helps determine eligibility for housing programs and ensures you are considered for programs that best match your circumstances. Your information is securely shared within the Coordinated Access System, reducing the need to repeat your story to multiple service providers.
Coordinated Entry Forms can be completed at Naatamooskakowin Access Points located throughout Winnipeg. Please visit a participating Access Point or speak with a community service provider to find the location most convenient for you.
Step 2: Assessment and Prioritization
After your Coordinated Entry Form is completed, your information is reviewed through the Naatamooskakowin Coordinated Access process.
Referrals are prioritized based on several factors, including:
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Length and severity of homelessness.
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Current housing situation.
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Support needs.
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Health, mental health, and substance use challenges.
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Other factors that may affect housing stability.
This process helps ensure available housing opportunities are matched to individuals with the greatest need.
Step 3: Referral to A Place to Call Home
When A Place to Call Home is identified as an appropriate Housing First program and a space becomes available, Naatamooskakowin will send a referral to our team.
An Intensive Community Support Advocate will contact you to complete program intake, discuss your goals, and begin working with you to find and maintain housing while providing ongoing, culturally safe supports.