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Factors Contributing to Homelessness

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Pierina D'Amico, Danielle Nathalia Gomes Da Silva, Krisia N. Hardie, Manuela Moret Guimaraes

Abstract

In view of the current housing crisis, our mixed-methods research project aims to understand the factors contributing to homelessness in Canada, focusing on poverty, mental health, and addiction. Data analysis was based solely on secondary sources, three quantitative and three qualitative. Our findings show that all factors studied are interconnected and contribute to homelessness in a cyclical way. The main implication is that homelessness should be understood holistically through a social-ecological model. Thus, we offer a set of actionable recommendations in areas such as integrated social services, prevention programs, affordable housing initiatives, Housing First, and education and awareness campaigns.

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