Being homeless isn’t just about a lack of adequate housing; it’s a stigma that dehumanizes and leaves people in situations where they are stuck in repetitive cycles with little to no assistance. We have put together a list of some of the issues the vulnerable adults that we work with face daily, and is by no means exhaustive:
Being Homeless
No access to healthcare or basic hygiene facilities
Increased risk of health issues due to exposure and poor living spaces
Higher risk of dependence of alcohol and/or drugs
Increased risk of rape and domestic abuse for women
Risk of damage to property of confiscation by the CCID and/or Police
Loss of self-esteem and hope
A lack of a voice and issues with identity and self-worth/value
Increased risk of health issues due to exposure and poor living spaces
Higher risk of dependence of alcohol and/or drugs
Increased risk of rape and domestic abuse for women
Risk of damage to property of confiscation by the CCID and/or Police
Loss of self-esteem and hope
A lack of a voice and issues with identity and self-worth/value
No storage/locker space to keep possessions safe
No financial stability
Heightened risk of mental health issues and lack of access to psychiatric care
Increased risk of violence from public and authorities
Defamation of character and false accusations of crimes without evidence
Lack of skills training and opportunities for employment
No financial stability
Heightened risk of mental health issues and lack of access to psychiatric care
Increased risk of violence from public and authorities
Defamation of character and false accusations of crimes without evidence
Lack of skills training and opportunities for employment
