SUMMARY - Housing First Approaches
SUMMARY — Housing First Approaches
What is Housing First Approaches?
Housing First Approaches are a strategy within Canada’s broader affordable and supportive housing framework, designed to prioritize stable, permanent housing as the foundation for addressing homelessness. This model recognizes that housing insecurity is a root cause of many social and health challenges, particularly for individuals experiencing homelessness with complex needs such as mental health issues, substance use disorders, or chronic health conditions.