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WEBThe health of populations—individuals, their families and communities—is determined by the complex interaction of social, political, economic, legal, cultural, historical, and …

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Top Ten Health Issues Facing Homeless People

WEB7. Respiratory illness. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, bronchitis and other forms of respiratory disease are also common among people …

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Mental Health and Homelessness in Canada The …

WEBThe Mental Health Commission of Canada reported between 25-50% of the homeless population in Canada suffer from a mental illness (es). More critically, the National Learning Community on Youth …

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Homelessness Prevention: The Public Health Model

WEBThe Public Health Model of Homelessness Prevention. The public health model of prevention is helpful in altering the way we can respond to homelessness. This model was developed in the 1940s by …

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Mental Health The Homeless Hub

WEBMental Health. People with poor mental health are more susceptible to the three main factors that can lead to homelessness: poverty, disaffiliation, and personal vulnerability. …

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Health Care for Homeless People The Homeless Hub

WEBOpen-access journal article. A growing and diversifying homeless population faces tremendous social burdens and structural barriers to health care that contribute to high …

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Shelter Health: Essentials of Care for People Living in Shelter

WEBThe National Health Care for the Homeless Council developed this guide to provide shelter works with important information for responding health needs of the consumers. Serious …

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Treatment And Interventions The Homeless Hub

WEBTreatment And Interventions. Treatment refers to interventions that seek to improve the physical, emotional and psychological health and well-being of people who use or have …

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Sexual/Reproductive Care The Homeless Hub

WEBSexual/Reproductive Care. Reproductive health deals with the reproductive processes, functions and system at all stages of life. Although reproductive health is a universal …

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Mental Health Care for Homeless Youth: A Demand for …

WEB85.4% of homeless youth were experiencing a mental health crisis. 42% of homeless youth reported at least one suicide attempt. 35.2% of homeless youth reported at least one drug overdose requiring …

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How Can We Improve Healthcare Access for the Homeless

WEBA stand-out study in Canada – although the data is getting slightly dated now – is from Street Health in Toronto, entitled “Access to Primary Health Care Among Homeless …

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Causes Of Homelessness The Homeless Hub

WEBIndividual and relational factors apply to the personal circumstances of a person experiencing homelessness, and may include: traumatic events (e.g., house fire or job …

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Does Canada’s Health Care System Meet the Needs of Homeless …

WEBStephen Hwang's primary appointment is in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, with cross-appointments in the Departments of Public Health …

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Turning the Key: Assessing Housing and Related Supports for …

WEBWhen this happens a new factor is introduced that independently worsens mental health. People who could progress towards recovery and more independence in fact become …

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At Home/Chez Soi The Homeless Hub

WEBAt Home/Chez Soi. At Home/Chez Soi is an innovative and ground-breaking study from the Mental Health Commission of Canada that is changing the way we view homelessness …

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Hospital Discharge: Safe and Effective Models for People …

WEBFor example, those experiencing homelessness are at greater risk when unsafely discharged from hospital to situations which may put their health at further risk. By …

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People with Disabilities The Homeless Hub

WEBGiven that the Canadian Survey on Disability showed that 13.2% of Canadians self-identified as disabled in 2012, this shows just how over-represented people living with …

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Canadian Poverty, Health Equity, and Climate Change Initiative

WEBThe Canadian Poverty, Health Equity, and Climate Change knowledge mobilization initiative started in 2022 with funding from the McConnell Foundation and the Canadian Institutes …

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Low-income Canadians’ experiences with health-related …

WEBHealth Policy 76 (2006) 106–121 Low-income Canadians’ experiences with health-related services: Implications for health care reform Deanna L. Williamsona,∗, Miriam J. …

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Health Inequalities and Social Determinants of Aboriginal Peoples

WEBThis paper uses available data to describe health inequalities experienced by diverse Aboriginal peoples in Canada. The data are organized around social determinants of …

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Step-by Step: A Comprehensive Approach to Case Management

WEBA range of services are provided (e.g., mental health, housing, daily living skills, socialization, employment, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment). Intensive …

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