The Branch
Piloting innovative, safe, supported, temporary bridge-to-housing in Kamloops
Everyone Has a Little Architect in Them
Co-founder talks about life in Vancouver’s first cohousing community
Precipitating Factors
A case manager's perspective on homelessness and the importance of secure housing
Visions Journal, 2019, 14 (4), pp. 23-25
There is little doubt that having a home makes it easier for a person to manage their life; there is equally little doubt that not having a home makes for a dangerous existence.
Housing
Decent, safe, affordable housing is one of the most important factors that affect our mental health. Poor housing, such as housing that’s too expensive, run-down or over-crowded, can lead to poor overall health. It can also make recovery from mental health or substance use problems much more difficult.
Supported Housing
PDF | Vol. 12, No. 3 (2017)
The Language We Use to Talk About Mental Health and Substance Use
Words matter. They impact the assumptions we make about others, the way we understand someone else’s experiences, and the value we place on others.
Housing: Discrimination and Inclusion
Discrimination appears in so many facets of mental health care, and housing is no exception. Some people feel that challenges of low income, mental illness, or substance use should be relegated to a few parts of town or types of accommodation. While similar discrimination and exclusion would be unthinkable for most other group, some who experience mental health or substance use challenges are not welcomed or even tolerated by their neighbours.
