Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation proudly celebrates the city of Edmonton’s approval of three new bridge housing buildings in the Calder and Highlands neighborhoods. 

This exciting development, in partnership with the Jasper Place Wellness Centre, will see three 12-unit supportive housing facilities constructed, two in Calder and one in Highlands, providing vital transitional accommodations through the Bridge Healing Transitional Accommodation Program. This program helps individuals leaving emergency care transition safely from hospital to stable, supportive homes, offering a safe environment and access to integrated health and social services. 

This new project builds on the ongoing momentum of the Bridge Healing Program. The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation extends its gratitude and congratulations to the Government of Alberta for its $1.8 million commitment to sustain the program through 2025-2026, ensuring continued support for individuals transitioning from hospital to long-term housing. Read more about this critical advancement here. 

Since 2023, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation has been actively fundraising and engaging the community to support the Bridge Healing program, a proven healthcare and social service collaboration model that provides comprehensive care coordination, housing navigation, and tailored support services. Preliminary data from Alberta Health Services demonstrates the program reduces emergency department visits, improves health outcomes, and frees up inpatient hospital beds. 

The approval of these new bridge housing buildings is more than an infrastructure project. It represents a meaningful investment in the health and dignity of some of Edmonton’s most vulnerable residents. Each new unit provides a safe place to recover, access essential services, and begin a path toward long-term stability. 

“This is actually going to be a benefit. It'll take people off the street in the community and put them into care that has been proven to be successful.” - Aaron Paquette, Ward Dene Councilor  

Together, the city, the Jasper Place Wellness Centre, and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation are turning compassion into action, ensuring individuals leaving emergency care have the support, care, and stability they deserve. This is a true celebration of what is possible when communities come together to create a healthier, more compassionate Edmonton. 

For more information and to support the Bridge Healing program, please visit: www.royalalex.org/bridgehealing.