Who We Are

Established in 1970, the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society is a charitable organization under the Societies Act and has the following designations; Housing Management Body established by Ministerial Order under the Alberta Housing Act, Community Based Organization/Community Entity for Medicine Hat.

Through these designations the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society has two core business functions:

Housing Programs & Housing Supports

providing social and affordable housing programs within Medicine Hat, providing residential support to those citizens who are in need of affordable housing options.

Community-Based Homelessness Initiatives

leading and coordinating initiatives in the community dedicated to ending homelessness.

What We Believe

Integrated community living in appropriate and affordable housing is fundamental to the well-being of individuals, families and the community.

Housing is a prerequisite for full participation in our civic culture and our economy. The provision of affordable housing is a joint responsibility of the individual, public sector, private sector, and the community. Developing community partnerships is the most efficient means of addressing the issue of affordable housing. Community input is valued and will continue to be sought as the means to grassroots decision making.


The Right Conversations

September 3, 2021

Disrupting Misconceptions: Addiction

Disrupting Misconceptions: Addiction Homelessness: Disrupting Misconceptions – Addiction is the third of the series that delves into common misconceptions of homelessness and the homeless-serving sector.
September 1, 2021

Disrupting Misconceptions: Criminality

Homelessness: Disrupting Misconceptions - Criminality is the second of the series that delves into common misconceptions of homelessness and the homeless-serving sector.
August 11, 2021

Disrupting Misconceptions: Mental Health

Homelessness: Disrupting Misconceptions - Mental Health is the first of the series that delves into common misconceptions of homelessness and the homeless-serving sector.

Latest news and events.

August 14, 2024

A Way Forward: Community Summit 4

On April 25, 2024, Medicine Hat Community Housing Society hosted the final in a series of four community summits. A Way Forward—Community Summit 4 summarized all […]
August 6, 2024

Community Homelessness Report 2023-2024

The Community Homelessness Report (CHR) is an annual Reaching Home reporting deliverable that supports communities in preventing and reducing homelessness using a more coordinated, systems-based, and […]
April 22, 2024

Let’s Talk: Housing Summit 3

On February 29, 2024, Medicine Hat Community Housing Society, in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat, hosted Let’s Talk: Housing, Homeless & Housing Community Summit […]
April 22, 2024

Building Up & Building On Summit 2

On February 1, 2024, a wide spectrum of community members convened for Building Up and Building On, Homeless & Housing Community Summit 2. The second in […]