Coordinated Access Round Table
The Lethbridge Housing Authority (LHA), in pursuit of its mission to combat homelessness, administers a recovery- focused Coordinated Access Round Table (CART) in partnership with various community and funded agency partners. The primary aim of CART is to minimize obstacles that individuals face in accessing the appropriate support when needed, achieved through an improvement of the three C’s- Communication, Coordination and Cooperation among service providers. The fundamental functions of CART encompass access, evaluation, prioritization, and placement. Intake workers are responsible for providing access and evaluation services, while a placement committee manages prioritization and placement functions.
CART Manual
CART Intake Complete
CART acts as the central hub within Lethbridge’s Homeless-Serving System of Care. It is the entry point into all LHA/CBO funded housing programs and operates based on a triage model - prioritizing chronically homeless individuals with the highest needs, first.
It is designed to direct the most chronically homeless and high-needs individuals and families towards interventions that best suit their needs. Our objective is to ensure resources are targeted to address those with the highest chronicity and level of need first while utilizing only those resources necessary for those with greater independence.
Who is CART for?
CART is FOR individuals and families who are chronically homeless and/or have complex needs.
CART is FOR individuals and families who require long-term permanent case management supports.
CART is FOR individuals who require long-term supportive housing.
CART is FOR individuals actively working to improve their own health and wellness, living a self-directed life while striving to reach their full potential.
What CART is NOT?
CART is NOT an open placement system for every Lethbridge resident who is at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
CART is NOT a catch-all for those who are being discharged into homelessness from hospitals or institutions.
CART is NOT simply for people who don’t have a home.
CART is NOT about saving money; it is about saving people.
Key Concepts in Recovery and Homelessness Supports for CART participants:
Hope – Individuals need to feel they can recover.
Personal Responsibility – Individuals need to feel they can control their own lives and take responsibility for their own care.
Education – Individuals need information about their illness and treatment options.
Self-Advocacy – Individuals need support from others, including: family, peers, professionals, and the community.
