13th Report Card on Homelessness for Nelson
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Researched and prepared by Nelson Committee on Homelessness, June 2021
Housing is a Human Right
"It takes a caring, compassionate, empathetic community to address the complexity of people living without homes. Many of us are one paycheque away or one major crisis away from not having a home. We need meaningful relationships, a sense of belonging and purpose to go hand in hand with providing safe affordable supported housing." - Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter Manager
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
People from All Walks of Life
There are many types of homelessness that impact people from all walks of life
No one is immune to becoming homeless.
Indigenous Homelessness is more than a lack of physical housing, it is a disconnection from relationships, culture and identity resulting from the impacts of colonization
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/outintheopen/hidden-homelessness-1.4991772/do-you-realize-you-re-homeless-how-canadians-are-grappling-with-hidden-homelessness-1.5000742
Emergency Shelter & Transition House
"Behind every statistic... is a story, a human being, someone's daughter, brother, mother, grandchild."
Individuals at Civic Camp
Occupancy rate is the percentage of total available beds that were used throughout April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021:
TOTAL BEDS USED DURING THE YEAR (i.e. bed stays): 3,089
TOTAL AVAILABLE BEDS FOR THE YEAR: 9 beds per night X 364 days in fiscal year = 3,276
Occupancy Rate = 3,089 / 3,276 = 0.94 (or 94% of available beds were used)
This represents, on average, around 8.5 out of 9 beds in use per night.
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Homelessness in Nelson: Right Here, Right Now
Bed stays is the total number of beds that were used throughout the fiscal year.
Counting is done on a nightly basis (e.g. 7 beds used on night one of the fiscal year + 6 beds used on night two of the fiscal year + 8 beds used on night three of the fiscal year, etc. all the way to the last night of the fiscal year).
Nelson Street Outreach Program (October 2016 - March 2021)
Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter (April 2020 - March 2021)
Aimee Beaulieu Transition House (January 2020 - December 2020)
92
Individuals
94%
Occupancy Rate
Individuals reported experiencing some form of homelessness or at-risk of homelessness at intake
363
3,089
Bed Stays
10
Children
37
Women
1,251
Bed Stays
Food Services
COVID-19 Response - North Shore Inn (April 2020 - March 2021)
COVID-19 Response - Warming Centre (Nov 2020 - March 2021)
Food Bank Visits in 2020
11,806
21
People per Night (average)
2,119
Visits
128
Individuals
51
Individuals
6,350
Bed Stays
Range of Services
Meals Served in 2020
19,295
A total of 92 unique individuals stayed at Stepping Stones for at least one night between April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.
This number is lower than previous years because Stepping Stones emergency shelter needed to act not only as an emergency response to homelessness but also as an emergency response to COVID-19. People stayed at the shelter for longer periods of time because of the pandemic, with some people staying at the shelter since the beginning of the pandemic. Additionally, the number of available beds per night has been reduced from the usual 17 beds before COVID to 9 beds in order to allow for proper physical distancing and other COVID safety protocols.
COVID-19 Emergency Response
Women at Aimee Beaulieu
Children at Aimee Beaulieu
Individuals at Civic Encampment
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Supply, Demand & Rent Supplements
Click on the hearts & exclamation mark for info on affordable/social housing supply
Transitional Assistance Program at Ward St Place (April 2020 - March 2021)
13
13
clients in total ranging in age from
clients in total ranging in age from
19-69 years
8 new clients - 6 were successful in program & 2 relocated
19-69 years
Info on Secondary Suites
Seniors (SAFER)
Homeless (HPP/HOP)
Families (RAP)
BC Housing Rent Supplements (Nelson, as of March 31, 2021)
30
47
88
Number of new Facebook group members in 2020:
High demand for rentals despite shortage of supply
4300
What does "affordable housing" mean?
For Rent in the Kootenays
2900
West Kootenay Rentals and Tenants
5000
Nelson, BC, Canada - Homes & Rooms for Rent
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Average Rents
Average rents have increased over time, but financial supports to help people access housing have not increased at the same rate.
Average Advertised Rents
click here for 2019 & 2020 average rents
Average Rents
Slocan Valley
Kaslo
Rural Nelson
Average Rents in Nelson (Current & New Tenants)
Castlegar
Overall
$927
Studio
$687
1 bedroom
$809
$1,027
2 bedroom
Nelson
$375
Rossland
Salmo
Trail
The average rents (graph on left) include non-vacant units with rental rates that have been controlled under the Residential Tenancy Act. The average advertised rents (click on communities on map) may give a better picture of the rent prices new tenants can expect to pay.
511
Purpose-Built Rental Units
Average Rents in Nelson for CURRENT & NEW TENANTS in Purpose-Built Units
Average Advertised Rents for NEW TENANTS in Secondary & Purpose-Built Units
2 Bdrm $1,027
$809
vs.
Single earning minimum wage can afford
Average rent for 1-bedroom in Nelson
VS.
$692
3+ Bdrm $###
Vacancy Rates
0.5%
Overall
0.0%
Studio
0.0%
1 Bedroom
0.9%
2 Bedroom
Average Advertised 1-bdrm: $1187
Average 1-bdrm Rent: $809
Single earning min. wage: $647
1 Bedroom in Nelson: Average Rent: $809 Average Advertised Rent: $1187
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Vacancy & Affordability of Rentals
0.9%
2 Bedroom
0.0%
1 Bedroom
0.0%
Studio
0.5%
Overall
Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage
$15.20 < $18.46
Vacancy Rates
Affordability Gap for 1 Bedroom in Nelson
As a single earning minimum wage who is looking for a 1 bedroom, I may have to pay $500 more than I can afford per month...
As a person on disability assistance, my rent is more than double what I can afford!
Average Rents in Nelson (Current & New Tenants)
Overall
$927
Studio
$687
1 bedroom
$809
$1,027
2 bedroom
511
Purpose-Built Rental Units
Average Rents in Nelson (Current & New Tenants)
Overall $927
Studio $687
Average Rents in Nelson for CURRENT & NEW TENANTS in Purpose-Built Units
1 Bdrm $809
Average Advertised Rents for NEW TENANTS in Secondary & Purpose-Built Units
2 Bdrm $1,027
vs.
Single earning minimum wage can afford
Average rent for 1-bedroom in Nelson
VS.
$809
$692
3+ Bdrm $###
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
The Bigger Picture
Barriers to Securing HousingIdentified by Local PWLE
Housing is part of a Bigger Picture of Health:
Root Causes of Homelessness:
1. Structural Factors
1. Structural Factors
2. Systems Failures
2. Systems Failures
3. Individual & Relational Factors
3. Individual & Relational Factors
Source: People with Lived Expertise (PWLE) Coordinated Access Consultations
Click here for References
Click here for Example
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
Stigma Perpetuates the Cycle of Homelessness
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Reducing Homelessness:
Enough affordable, safe, appropriate housing that people can access & that meets a variety of needs/has a range of supports
Social inclusion, equity, removing barriers, Truth & Reconciliation
Multifaceted systems-focused, client-centered, evidence-based solutions
Immediate access to stable and permanent housing without any housing readiness conditions
Collaboration & strong partnership across agencies, levels of government & individuals
Peers involved in decision-making and consultation to ensure initiatives work in practice
Financial supports, policies & economic decisions that alleviate & prevent poverty
Focus on client choice, strengths, self-determined goals for recovery, and self-sufficiency
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Individualized & holistic supports that meet people where they're at
The Bigger Picture
Community integration & Social inclusion
Housing First:
Reducing Homelessness:
"Relationships First"
1. Structural Factors
An evidence-based approach for reducing homelessness & promoting stability and recovery
Tenancy rights & responsibilities
3. Individual & Relational Factors
"Housing first keeps people going. If you can't shower or get a good night sleep, how can you get an interview?" - Nelsonite with Lived Experience
Click here for References
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Housing is a Key Social Determinant of Health
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
Stigma Perpetuates the Cycle of Homelessness
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Reducing Homelessness:
Enough affordable, safe, appropriate housing that people can access & that meets a variety of needs/has a range of supports
Social inclusion, equity, removing barriers, Truth & Reconciliation
Multifaceted systems-focused, client-centered, evidence-based solutions
Immediate access to stable and permanent housing without any housing readiness conditions
Collaboration & strong partnership across agencies, levels of government & individuals
Peers involved in decision-making and consultation to ensure initiatives work in practice
Financial supports, policies & economic decisions that alleviate & prevent poverty
Focus on client choice, strengths, self-determined goals for recovery, and self-sufficiency
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Individualized & holistic supports that meet people where they're at
Highlights of the Year
Community integration & Social inclusion
People Housed
COVID-19 Response for Vulnerable Persons
Despite challenges finding housing when there is little vacancy...
people who had stayed at Stepping Stones found housing
at least
Tenancy rights & responsibilities
10
people who had stayed at Aimee Beaulieu found housing
at least
...and check out Selkirk College's Rural Homelessness & COVID-19 Outreach Survey Results report
people who had stayed at the hotel found housing
at least
Coordinated Access System for Nelson
Nelson Street Outreach
recorded instances of providing housing support
191
Housing is a Key Social Determinant of Health
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Reducing Homelessness:
Enough affordable, safe, appropriate housing that people can access & that meets a variety of needs/has a range of supports
Social inclusion, equity, removing barriers, Truth & Reconciliation
Multifaceted systems-focused, client-centered, evidence-based solutions
Immediate access to stable and permanent housing without any housing readiness conditions
Collaboration & strong partnership across agencies, levels of government & individuals
Peers involved in decision-making and consultation to ensure initiatives work in practice
Financial supports, policies & economic decisions that alleviate & prevent poverty
Focus on client choice, strengths, self-determined goals for recovery, and self-sufficiency
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Individualized & holistic supports that meet people where they're at
Learn More
Community integration & Social inclusion
Resources
How To Help
Contact NCOH
Letter from NCOH Co-Chairs to Citizens of Nelson
Tenancy rights & responsibilities
A big thank you to everyone who made this report possible!
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy
The opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada.
Housing is a Key Social Determinant of Health
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
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13th Report Card on Homelessness for Nelson
Photo of Warming Centre by Andree Patenaude
Clicking this icon (top right of each page) will show you which parts of each page you can click on for more info!
Clicking on this icon will take you to external educational resources in a new tab
Researched and prepared by Nelson Committee on Homelessness, June 2021
Housing is a Human Right
"It takes a caring, compassionate, empathetic community to address the complexity of people living without homes. Many of us are one paycheque away or one major crisis away from not having a home. We need meaningful relationships, a sense of belonging and purpose to go hand in hand with providing safe affordable supported housing." - Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter Manager
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
People from All Walks of Life
There are many types of homelessness that impact people from all walks of life
No one is immune to becoming homeless.
Indigenous Homelessness is more than a lack of physical housing, it is a disconnection from relationships, culture and identity resulting from the impacts of colonization
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/outintheopen/hidden-homelessness-1.4991772/do-you-realize-you-re-homeless-how-canadians-are-grappling-with-hidden-homelessness-1.5000742
Emergency Shelter & Transition House
"Behind every statistic... is a story, a human being, someone's daughter, brother, mother, grandchild."
Individuals at Civic Camp
Occupancy rate is the percentage of total available beds that were used throughout April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021: TOTAL BEDS USED DURING THE YEAR (i.e. bed stays): 3,089 TOTAL AVAILABLE BEDS FOR THE YEAR: 9 beds per night X 364 days in fiscal year = 3,276 Occupancy Rate = 3,089 / 3,276 = 0.94 (or 94% of available beds were used) This represents, on average, around 8.5 out of 9 beds in use per night.
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Homelessness in Nelson: Right Here, Right Now
Bed stays is the total number of beds that were used throughout the fiscal year. Counting is done on a nightly basis (e.g. 7 beds used on night one of the fiscal year + 6 beds used on night two of the fiscal year + 8 beds used on night three of the fiscal year, etc. all the way to the last night of the fiscal year).
Nelson Street Outreach Program (October 2016 - March 2021)
Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter (April 2020 - March 2021)
Aimee Beaulieu Transition House (January 2020 - December 2020)
92
Individuals
94%
Occupancy Rate
Individuals reported experiencing some form of homelessness or at-risk of homelessness at intake
363
3,089
Bed Stays
10
Children
37
Women
1,251
Bed Stays
Food Services
COVID-19 Response - North Shore Inn (April 2020 - March 2021)
COVID-19 Response - Warming Centre (Nov 2020 - March 2021)
Food Bank Visits in 2020
11,806
21
People per Night (average)
2,119
Visits
128
Individuals
51
Individuals
6,350
Bed Stays
Range of Services
Meals Served in 2020
19,295
A total of 92 unique individuals stayed at Stepping Stones for at least one night between April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. This number is lower than previous years because Stepping Stones emergency shelter needed to act not only as an emergency response to homelessness but also as an emergency response to COVID-19. People stayed at the shelter for longer periods of time because of the pandemic, with some people staying at the shelter since the beginning of the pandemic. Additionally, the number of available beds per night has been reduced from the usual 17 beds before COVID to 9 beds in order to allow for proper physical distancing and other COVID safety protocols.
COVID-19 Emergency Response
Women at Aimee Beaulieu
Children at Aimee Beaulieu
Individuals at Civic Encampment
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Supply, Demand & Rent Supplements
Click on the hearts & exclamation mark for info on affordable/social housing supply
Transitional Assistance Program at Ward St Place (April 2020 - March 2021)
13
13
clients in total ranging in age from
clients in total ranging in age from
19-69 years
8 new clients - 6 were successful in program & 2 relocated
19-69 years
Info on Secondary Suites
Seniors (SAFER)
Homeless (HPP/HOP)
Families (RAP)
BC Housing Rent Supplements (Nelson, as of March 31, 2021)
30
47
88
Number of new Facebook group members in 2020:
High demand for rentals despite shortage of supply
4300
What does "affordable housing" mean?
For Rent in the Kootenays
2900
West Kootenay Rentals and Tenants
5000
Nelson, BC, Canada - Homes & Rooms for Rent
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Average Rents
Average rents have increased over time, but financial supports to help people access housing have not increased at the same rate.
Average Advertised Rents
click here for 2019 & 2020 average rents
Average Rents
Slocan Valley
Kaslo
Rural Nelson
Average Rents in Nelson (Current & New Tenants)
Castlegar
Overall
$927
Studio
$687
1 bedroom
$809
$1,027
2 bedroom
Nelson
$375
Rossland
Salmo
Trail
The average rents (graph on left) include non-vacant units with rental rates that have been controlled under the Residential Tenancy Act. The average advertised rents (click on communities on map) may give a better picture of the rent prices new tenants can expect to pay.
511
Purpose-Built Rental Units
Average Rents in Nelson for CURRENT & NEW TENANTS in Purpose-Built Units
Average Advertised Rents for NEW TENANTS in Secondary & Purpose-Built Units
2 Bdrm $1,027
$809
vs.
Single earning minimum wage can afford
Average rent for 1-bedroom in Nelson
VS.
$692
3+ Bdrm $###
Vacancy Rates
0.5%
Overall
0.0%
Studio
0.0%
1 Bedroom
0.9%
2 Bedroom
Average Advertised 1-bdrm: $1187
Average 1-bdrm Rent: $809
Single earning min. wage: $647
1 Bedroom in Nelson: Average Rent: $809 Average Advertised Rent: $1187
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Vacancy & Affordability of Rentals
0.9%
2 Bedroom
0.0%
1 Bedroom
0.0%
Studio
0.5%
Overall
Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage
$15.20 < $18.46
Vacancy Rates
Affordability Gap for 1 Bedroom in Nelson
As a single earning minimum wage who is looking for a 1 bedroom, I may have to pay $500 more than I can afford per month...
As a person on disability assistance, my rent is more than double what I can afford!
Average Rents in Nelson (Current & New Tenants)
Overall
$927
Studio
$687
1 bedroom
$809
$1,027
2 bedroom
511
Purpose-Built Rental Units
Average Rents in Nelson (Current & New Tenants)
Overall $927
Studio $687
Average Rents in Nelson for CURRENT & NEW TENANTS in Purpose-Built Units
1 Bdrm $809
Average Advertised Rents for NEW TENANTS in Secondary & Purpose-Built Units
2 Bdrm $1,027
vs.
Single earning minimum wage can afford
Average rent for 1-bedroom in Nelson
VS.
$809
$692
3+ Bdrm $###
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
The Bigger Picture
Barriers to Securing HousingIdentified by Local PWLE
Housing is part of a Bigger Picture of Health:
Root Causes of Homelessness:
1. Structural Factors
1. Structural Factors
2. Systems Failures
2. Systems Failures
3. Individual & Relational Factors
3. Individual & Relational Factors
Source: People with Lived Expertise (PWLE) Coordinated Access Consultations
Click here for References
Click here for Example
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
Stigma Perpetuates the Cycle of Homelessness
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Reducing Homelessness:
Enough affordable, safe, appropriate housing that people can access & that meets a variety of needs/has a range of supports
Social inclusion, equity, removing barriers, Truth & Reconciliation
Multifaceted systems-focused, client-centered, evidence-based solutions
Immediate access to stable and permanent housing without any housing readiness conditions
Collaboration & strong partnership across agencies, levels of government & individuals
Peers involved in decision-making and consultation to ensure initiatives work in practice
Financial supports, policies & economic decisions that alleviate & prevent poverty
Focus on client choice, strengths, self-determined goals for recovery, and self-sufficiency
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Individualized & holistic supports that meet people where they're at
The Bigger Picture
Community integration & Social inclusion
Housing First:
Reducing Homelessness:
"Relationships First"
1. Structural Factors
An evidence-based approach for reducing homelessness & promoting stability and recovery
Tenancy rights & responsibilities
3. Individual & Relational Factors
"Housing first keeps people going. If you can't shower or get a good night sleep, how can you get an interview?" - Nelsonite with Lived Experience
Click here for References
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Housing is a Key Social Determinant of Health
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
Stigma Perpetuates the Cycle of Homelessness
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Reducing Homelessness:
Enough affordable, safe, appropriate housing that people can access & that meets a variety of needs/has a range of supports
Social inclusion, equity, removing barriers, Truth & Reconciliation
Multifaceted systems-focused, client-centered, evidence-based solutions
Immediate access to stable and permanent housing without any housing readiness conditions
Collaboration & strong partnership across agencies, levels of government & individuals
Peers involved in decision-making and consultation to ensure initiatives work in practice
Financial supports, policies & economic decisions that alleviate & prevent poverty
Focus on client choice, strengths, self-determined goals for recovery, and self-sufficiency
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Individualized & holistic supports that meet people where they're at
Highlights of the Year
Community integration & Social inclusion
People Housed
COVID-19 Response for Vulnerable Persons
Despite challenges finding housing when there is little vacancy...
people who had stayed at Stepping Stones found housing
at least
Tenancy rights & responsibilities
10
people who had stayed at Aimee Beaulieu found housing
at least
...and check out Selkirk College's Rural Homelessness & COVID-19 Outreach Survey Results report
people who had stayed at the hotel found housing
at least
Coordinated Access System for Nelson
Nelson Street Outreach
recorded instances of providing housing support
191
Housing is a Key Social Determinant of Health
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Reducing Homelessness:
Enough affordable, safe, appropriate housing that people can access & that meets a variety of needs/has a range of supports
Social inclusion, equity, removing barriers, Truth & Reconciliation
Multifaceted systems-focused, client-centered, evidence-based solutions
Immediate access to stable and permanent housing without any housing readiness conditions
Collaboration & strong partnership across agencies, levels of government & individuals
Peers involved in decision-making and consultation to ensure initiatives work in practice
Financial supports, policies & economic decisions that alleviate & prevent poverty
Focus on client choice, strengths, self-determined goals for recovery, and self-sufficiency
Click this icon (top right) to see which parts of this page you can interact with!
Individualized & holistic supports that meet people where they're at
Learn More
Community integration & Social inclusion
Resources
How To Help
Contact NCOH
Letter from NCOH Co-Chairs to Citizens of Nelson
Tenancy rights & responsibilities
A big thank you to everyone who made this report possible!
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy
The opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada.
Housing is a Key Social Determinant of Health
What are the Root Causes of Homelessness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA7hyDjj6I&t=155s
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
"The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life." - World Health Organization
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)
Image: Wellesley Institute's Blueprint to End Homelessness (2007)