Pop-up vaccination clinic launches downtown to support unhoused Calgarians – Calgary Herald
May 29, 2021
Meeting vulnerable Calgarians where they are will save lives and slow the spread of COVID-19, says a group of community organizations launching a pop-up vaccination clinic in the core.
The initiative, led by BeTheChangeYYC and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, is operating its first drop-in clinic on Saturday afternoon to deliver COVID-19 jabs in the arms of locals experiencing homelessness.
Individuals who are living on Calgary’s streets often have complex needs and can be struggling with addictions or mental health issues, which can create barriers to booking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Another major concern is vaccine hesitancy.
