Particularly great point of Natalie Napier's keynote talk: grouping people who are homeless not by demographics, but by motivations, aspirations, behaviours, or current trajectory (moving backwards vs. going forward). #AB7Cities#endhomelessnessinab
I hope on #NationalHousingDay that policy makers recognize the many impacts housing has on health. My work as an OT on a housing first mental health team made that clear to me. We can't expect people to heal from addictions, mental & physical health issues without proper housing.
The need for affordable housing doesnโt end when housing month is over. Raise your voice, share your opinions and help keep the conversation going. #NationalHousingDay#itstartswithhome @EdmontonCRHC