Supportive care & housing · Edmonton, Alberta since 2018
Supportive care & housingfor unique & complex needs
We walk alongside people living with disability, aging, mental health, addiction and housing challenges, and the families who love them. We listen first, then build support around you.
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Opening January 2027 · Edmonton
Our Supportive Housing Site
7 supported spaces for adults with complex mental health & addiction challenges
7 spaces opening January 2027Seven new supported spaces are opening soon in Edmonton. A safe, welcoming home to stabilize, heal and plan what comes next, for adults living with complex mental health and addiction challenges.
Our Edmonton site will offer seven supported spaces where people can find stability without judgement. We meet each person where they are. Some want to reduce harm, some are preparing for treatment, and some are working to stay well in recovery. Every resident has a personal plan and a team that walks alongside them.
Harm reduction, without judgement
Practical, evidence-informed support that keeps people safer at every stage.
Recovery-oriented care
Personal goals, daily structure and skills that build lasting wellbeing.
Mental health support
Trauma-informed staff who work alongside clinicians and outreach teams.
A path forward
Connection to treatment, income supports, community and long-term housing.
January 2027· 52 days to go
Our services
Seven ways we can help
From everyday care at home to independent reviews for organizations. Every service starts with a free conversation.
View all services01Supportive & specialized housingSafe, stable homes with the right level of support.
02Personal careRespectful help with daily living, at home or in supported housing.
03Community access & accompanimentGetting out, getting connected and building confidence.
04Behavioural supports & complex needsConsistent, trauma-informed support when needs overlap.
05Care planningA clear, practical plan built around your goals.
06ConsultingFor organizationsPractical expertise for agencies and government partners.
07InvestigationsFor organizationsIndependent, fair and well-documented reviews.
Who we help
For people who are often underserved
- Seniors & agingStaying safe, comfortable and connected at home.
- People with disabilitiesSupport that builds independence and choice.
- Mental healthSteady, recovery-oriented everyday support.
- Substance useNon-judgemental help at every stage of recovery.
- Housing instabilityFinding and keeping a safe place to call home.
- Justice involvementSupport with transitions back into community.
Out in the community
Support that shows up where life happens
From river valley walks to kitchen-table planning and winter outreach downtown, Holly meets people where they are.
Getting out together
Community access means walks, appointments and errands, at your pace.
Planning with families
Care plans built around the kitchen table, not the case file.
Meeting people where they are
Outreach that starts with warmth, even at -25°C.
Belonging, together
Spaces where everyone is genuinely wanted.
Meet our founder
Experience that puts people first
Everyone deserves care that is responsive, respectful and tailored to them.
Holly brings more than 15 years of experience across disability, senior care, mental health, justice and community services. She started SupportAbility in 2018 to offer the flexible, respectful support that traditional systems often can't.
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Our values
Seven values that guide everything we do
- 01
Dignity First
Every person is the expert on their own life.
- 02
Radical Belonging
Not just tolerated, but genuinely wanted.
- 03
Trauma-Informed by Default
"Difficult" behaviour is information, not a character flaw.
- 04
Power With, Not Power Over
Lived experience is real expertise.
- 05
Courageous Advocacy
We work to change broken systems, not just navigate them.
- 06
Whole-Person Continuity
Bridges across services, so no one starts over at every door.
- 07
Accountability to the People We Serve
Our first accountability is to participants.
Getting started
Three simple steps to the right support
- 1
Reach out
Call, email or send a message. Your free consultation has no cost and no obligation.
- 2
We listen
We learn about your situation, strengths and goals, at your pace and in your words.
- 3
Your plan
Together we build a support plan that fits, and we stay with you as needs change.
Let's talk about what support could look like for you
Free, confidential consultations for individuals, families and organizations across Edmonton.