by ccsadmin | Jul 30, 2021 | People First Media
The John Howard Society of North Island offers a range of programs and services including homeless outreach and prevention, a program that connects people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing and community-based support services. Almost 50 per cent...
by ccsadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | People First Media
Youth homelessness refers to young people between the ages of 13 and 24 who are living independently of parents and/or caregivers, and importantly, lack many of the social supports deemed necessary for the transition from childhood to adulthood. In such circumstances,...
by ccsadmin | Jul 27, 2021 | People First Media
In Canada, intimate partner violence is the leading cause of housing instability for women and children. Approximately 30% of Canada’s homeless population are women, 91% of whom have also endured some form of violence or assault in their lifetime. Organizations...
by ccsadmin | Jul 25, 2021 | People First Media
Kandi Keller has lived most of her life in Campbell River. She’s been a single mom for 16 years and was steadily employed until health issues left her on disability supports. Kandi recently faced another enormous challenge — the loss of the family’s rental home...
by ccsadmin | Jul 19, 2021 | People First Media
Five years into British Columbia’s opioid-involved overdose public health emergency, the emotional and psychological burden carried by those responding to overdoses is increasing. The total deaths from overdoses in May 2021 bring total fatalities for 2021 up to 851,...
by ccsadmin | Jul 14, 2021 | People First Media
Peer support workers play an essential role in supporting people with substance use related challenges. They offer judgement-free care, and personal connection for people experiencing substance use challenges and who may feel isolated and vulnerable. Peer support...
