Across Canada, over 200,000 people experience homelessness, with nearly 130,000 in emergency shelters. Their situation presents unique challenges for controlling the spread of COVID-19: People residing in shelters are at an increased risk of transmission due
Ontario government is making it easier for everyone, especially those on the front lines, to reach out for mental health support during the COVID-19 outbreak. To improve access, the province is providing emergency funding of
This guidance is intended to provide key actions that local and state health departments, homelessness service systems, housing authorities, emergency planners, healthcare facilities, and homeless outreach services can take to protect people experiencing homelessness from
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and risks associated with local transmission in municipal settings, the Inner City Health Associates and the City of Toronto are collaboratively developing a plan to support people experiencing
The below guidance was developed by a number of public health professionals, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, addictions medicine specialists, Municipal shelter and housing leadership, community health, social support, housing and addictions agencies, provides practical information
Many people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness rely on community-based organizations, non-profit and voluntary organizations for a range of essential services. The following recommendations are for the homelessness-serving sector (including overnight emergency shelters,
Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, issued the following statement regarding regulatory changes to temporary absences and parole at Ontario’s adult correctional facilities as a further precautionary
Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Doug Downey, Attorney General, issued the following statement in response to COVID-19 and the government’s commitment to keep communities safe while continuing to hold offenders
Drawing upon semi‐structured interviews with correctional officer recruits in training (n = 55), we reflect on recruit interpretations of transgender (trans) prisoner placement within federal prisons in light of recent changes instigated by Canadian Prime
KEY POINTS Clinical assessment and care of homeless and vulnerably housed populations should include tailoring approaches to a person’s gender, age, Indigenous heritage, ethnicity and history of trauma; and advocacy for comprehensive primary health care.
Every year, more than one million Ontarians experience a mental health or addictions challenge, which can have a serious impact on their quality of life, including the ability to go to school or make a
The High Cost of Waiting: Tenant-Focused Solutions to Enhance Housing Affordability sets out to document the impacts on quality of life for households who have to wait for prolonged periods of time and find the
Alcohol is the most commonly used and misused substance among older adults (Kuerbis et al., 2014). Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and risky alcohol consumption is common among older adults, with reported problem drinking rates ranging
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) are sedative-hypnotic drugs that are often used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, sleeping problems (insomnia), seizures and alcohol withdrawal. These medications can lead to dependency and cause side effects including
Evidence is limited with regard to the potential benefits and harms of cannabis use, especially among older adults who often face unique physical and socioeconomic circumstances that may influence their response to cannabis. Physiological changes
According to the World Health Organization, people over the age of 50 accounted for 39% of deaths from drug use disorders in 2015. Of those deaths in older adults (age ≥ 65), approximately 75% were
Problem The experiences of crime and policing from the perspective of adolescent cannabis users before treatment entry are not often understood by practitioners. Methods A qualitative design within an interpretivist paradigm was used. Data were
Ontario continues to make meaningful improvements to the province’s mental health and addictions system so that all Ontarians can easily access high-quality mental health and addictions services. Yesterday, with the proclamation of the Mental Health and
We investigate the impact of supportive housing (Housing First, or HF) programs on public service utilization of people experiencing homelessness in Calgary, Alberta. We use data on clients between 2012 and 2016, and, using a
Find the following News Release here Today, the 46th annual report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator was tabled in Parliament. In his report, the Correctional Investigator of Canada, Dr. Ivan Zinger, drew attention to
