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Overview of Homelessness

Unsheltered

This is what usually comes to mind when people think about homelessness. People who are unsheltered aren’t using emergency shelters, except during extreme weather. They may live in public spaces like parks or sidewalks, or places not meant for habitation like cars, garages, tents, or empty buildings.

Provisionally accommodated

People who are provisionally accommodated live in temporary housing. This includes couch surfing with friends or living in a rental that lacks security. It can also include living in hospitals, correctional facilities, or reception centres for immigrants and refugees. Whatever form it takes, people who are provisionally accommodated do not have permanent housing.

Emergency sheltered

People who use emergency shelters can also be experiencing homelessness. They may resort to shelters because they have lost their job, have been evicted, are fleeing family or domestic violence, or have mental health and addictions challenges that prevent them from maintaining a home. They could also be staying in hotels/motels funded by a homeless-serving program.

At risk of homelessness

People who are housed but one life event away from losing their place to live are at risk of experiencing homelessness. A shortage of affordable housing places people at risk, as do factors like living paycheck to paycheck, job loss, illness, addiction, or household breakdown during separation or divorce.

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