The State of Homelessness in Canada 2014

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The new State of Homelessness in Canada 2014 report is out! The focus of the report this year – affordable housing.

The one missing piece of the puzzle, however, is affordable housing. The decline in availability of low cost housing (and in particular, rental housing) affects many Canadians – young people setting out on their own, single parents, people working for low wages and the elderly. It also contributes to the homelessness problem in a significant way.

Read the report: The State of Homelessness in Canada 2014

Source: Homeless Hub

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If you require urgent emotional support, including having thoughts of suicide and other mental health issues, please call Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888.

Youth (under 25 years of age) may access youthspace.ca for online emotional support.

For other resources, including shelter availability, visit bc211.ca