What is the Hub?

The Southwest Hub is a team of professionals from several agencies, serving the Southwest. The Hub meet weekly to address specific situations involving individuals or families who have significant probability of experiencing harm if they do not receive some type of intervention.

The Hub table work collaboratively to develop an immediate and coordinated response to mobilize resources and supports with the intent of reducing the risk for those involved in a timely manner.

The Hub work together to review situations brought to their attention through a referral form submitted by an agency or community member to determine if the case meets the criteria for imminent risk of harm or victimization.

Some of the risk factors may include:

  • Addictions
  • Safety
  • Basic needs
  • Mental Health
  • Child Welfare
  • Housing
  • Domestic Violence
  • Elder Abuse
  • Truancy

If you or someone you know is experiencing a state of acutely elevated risk and need help getting connected to supports and services then please make a referral by contacting any one of the agencies listed in the table below.

 
 Hub Table Representatives


Child Abuse


As a member of the community, if you believe a child may be neglected or abused, you have a legal responsibility to immediately report your concerns.

  • Time is of the essence in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Immediately report all incidents of suspected, observed or disclosed abuse.
  • Do not wait until you have all information before reporting the abuse.
  • You have an ongoing duty to report child abuse, even if you believe a report has already been made.
  • If you believe the child or other children must be protected from further abuse, please contact the police.
  • Do not contact the alleged perpetrator.

Contact Social Services or RCMP immediately.

Privacy

All details of a referral are kept confidential

Hub Tables use a four-filter process to determine if individual cases meet the acutely elevated risk threshold, to guide decision-making regarding whether or not to share private and confidential information, and to determine if collaborative intervention is necessary to mitigate risk. Only the agencies identified as potential supports will be given access to personal information of the referred case.