Homelessness & Addictions : A Deeper Dive Into High Risk Populations

In this video, "Homelessness and Addiction: A Deep Dive into High-Risk Populations," we explore the critical intersection of homelessness and substance abuse. Discover why these individuals are classified as a high-risk population and uncover the staggering statistics that highlight this urgent issue. Through real-life stories, we’ll illustrate the struggles faced by those battling addiction while experiencing homelessness, such as limited access to healthcare and pervasive stigma. We also discuss effective programs in Campbell River and British Columbia that aim to provide support, from shelters to harm reduction initiatives. Join the conversation and help raise awareness about this pressing societal challenge. Like and share to spread the message!

Sources:
https:// housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/homelessness-sans-abri/reports-rapports/mental-health-substance-use-sante-mentale-consom-substances-eng.html
https:// www.canada.ca/content/dam/canada/employment-social-development/programs/homelessness/publications-bulletins/report-addiction/HPD-Report-AddictionsReport-20210121-VF.pdf
https:// housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/homelessness-sans-abri/reports-rapports/addiction-toxicomanie-eng.html
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 Defining Homelessness and Addiction
00:03:35 The High-Risk Reality of Life on the Margins
00:04:31 Stories from the Streets of Campbell River
00:06:23 Homelessness and Addiction in British Columbia
00:09:13 Basic Needs and Systemic Barriers
00:10:03 Breaking Free from the Grip of Addiction and Homelessness
00:10:51 Local Programs Offering a Helping Hand
00:11:41 What You Can Do to Make a Difference
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