Making Downtown Safer

Have a non-emergent, non-violent situation in Downtown Winnipeg? DCSP can help.
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A proactive downtown presence

How we serve the downtown community

The Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safer and more welcoming downtown. We provide 24/7 assistance to support vulnerable and at-risk individuals and enhance community safety, health and well-being for everyone who works, resides, or visits downtown Winnipeg.
  • Safety & wellness checks
  • Transports
  • First-aid for non-emergency situations
  • Advocacy for social services & shelter support
  • Navigation of permanent housing options
  • Business community check-ins
  • Safe walks

DCSP by the numbers

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courtesy walks for community members
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wellbeing checks on unsheltered or houseless persons
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physical injuries & mental health concerns attended to
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check-ins with businesses
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voluntary transports to shelters and medical settings
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People helping people

Meet the DCSP teams


Our highly identifiable DCSP team members are community ambassadors highly-trained to address the complex needs of the downtown community.
DCSP CONNECT

Connect

Our Connect Team act as our DCSP Ambassadors in the downtown core. These highly recognizable, approachable, and friendly frontline teams initiate engagement within the community and are trained to recognize community needs and introduce appropriate resources.
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DCSP MAC247

MAC24/7

The Mobile Assist and Connect (MAC247) team provides outreach and social needs assessments and immediate first-aid 24/7 to assist those in non-emergency situations.
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DCSP COAR

COAR

The Community Outreach Advocacy Resource (COAR) team provides outreach, advocacy and follow-up needs assessments for vulnerable individuals. They navigate social service agencies on behalf of those at risk of harm to help those individuals access social services, health services and other community resources.
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DCSP CAN

CAN

Our Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN) is the central hub where all calls for assistance are assessed, triaged, and addressed, enhancing connectivity among the downtown community, DCSP teams, and our partners.
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DCSP CAN Team
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A partnership with the Winnipeg Police Service and Fire Paramedic Service enables the DCSP and its teams to work closely with the city’s emergency services teams to alleviate some of the current demands on 911 (police, fire, and paramedic services). Careful assessment and management of calls to deliver services more suited to the nature of the situation is key to the DCSP’s ability to effect long-term change for individuals and the entire downtown community.
Safety resources at your fingertips

Download the DCSP app

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Easily access our Safe Walk service, share your location with your friends, and contact us in a snap

Features include:
  • Contact numbers for various downtown organizations and amenities
  • Links for courtesy walks
  • Maps and guides to help navigate the downtown area
  • “Friend Walk” features allows the user to send their location to a friend
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