Who We Are

ASCHA is a non-profit member-driven association that acts as a centre of excellence for education, best practices, and member resources, to assist housing providers with providing the very best supports to the Albertans they serve.

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Our Noble Cause: Albertans live in housing that honours their dignity, serves their needs and inspires purpose in their chosen community.

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Tenant Support Research – Summary of Findings

Tenant support services play a critical role in community housing settings. ASCHA recently led consultations with housing providers, community organizations, tenants, and staff to better understand the current state of tenant supports in Alberta, identify gaps, and present recommendations to improve these services. This research was funded in part by the Government of Alberta. A summary of the findings can be found here. Members can request access to the full report by contacting ASCHA.

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ASCHA Update - Week of January 27, 2025

Share Your Thoughts on the New Assisted Living Alberta Agency

With the recent announcement from the Government of Alberta on the new Assisted Living Alberta agency, Albertans are invited to share their feedback and help shape the future of assisted living services through an online survey that will be open from Jan. 30 – Mar. 3, 2025. ASCHA Members are encouraged to respond to the consultation on the transformation here. This survey is open to providers (including employees), residents, family members, etc. This is a great opportunity for everyone involved/impacted to help guide this transition, and we recommend you share it as appropriate. 

Instructor(s) Needed for Community Housing Certificate Program Courses

Ready to take on a new challenge? ASCHA and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) are looking for 1-2 instructors for two of our Community Housing courses. These courses are scheduled at different times, so a single instructor may take on both if desired. Although RDP will provide initial orientation, you should feel confident teaching in an online environment. The six-week curricula are already developed, and one course starts soon. If you’re interested, email ASCHA Education.

 

2025 is ASCHA's 60th Anniversary Year!

2025 marks our 60th year representing housing providers in Alberta and advocating for solutions to address issues within the seniors housing and community housing continuums.

We have much to celebrate and invite you to join us in the many festivities we have planned throughout the year!

ASCHA's 2025 Pre-Budget Submission

In preparation of the upcoming Provincial Budget anticipated in February 2025, ASCHA has prepared its 2025 Pre-Budget Submission, which has been sent to key Ministers and senior leaders across various Divisions and Government Branches. Our Submission focuses on three key priority areas:

I. Empowering & Supporting Albertans with Integrated Care & Community Supports
II. Sustainable Funding and Workforce Development for Diverse Housing Needs
III. Strategic Growth to Meet Alberta’s Future Needs

We invite you to review our submission to share your thoughts and advocate with us!

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Transforming Care for Aging Albertans

Improved health service integration in housing environments is absolutely critical to our members. ASCHA is excited to share our position paper: Transforming Care for Aging Albertans: Leveraging Housing as Foundational to Integrated Care & Supports to advance our advocacy work on enhanced home care approaches. By leveraging existing options, coordinating and navigating services at a community level, dynamic resource allocation, and strengthening home care through enhanced access, we can work in partnership with government, allied organizations, community-based services, and the health care system to better serve Albertans. This paper, which looks primarily at housing-based care and supports, has been created in collaboration with the Christian Health Association of Alberta (CHAA), who are championing the same recommendations and approach from their own facility-based care lens. We are very excited about our joint efforts in this area, and we welcome further dialogue and feedback from our various audiences.

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Featured Programs & Services

Energy Saving Program

Save up to 20% on utilities through 8760's savings program, exclusively for ASCHA members.

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The Learning Centre

ASCHA's online learning portal provides members with the resources to stay on top of training and compliance.

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Alberta Seniors Housing Directory

Seeking housing options? Find vacancies in seniors residences through our online Housing Directory.

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Issue 5: February 3, 2025

Stay up to date on important news related to the seniors and community housing sector.

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Register for the 2025 Trade Show!

This event offers a unique opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services and connect with potential partners and clients. Expand your market reach, promote your products and services, and connect to collaborate on solutions.

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Join ASCHA Connect

ASCHA Connect is a Member Hub and online community for all ASCHA Members. Take action, grow organizational capacity, and help strengthen the sector as a whole.

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Our History

For nearly sixty years, the Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA) has been advocating on behalf of its members, who provide a variety of housing options for Albertans.

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