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Population: Hidden Homeless
Hidden homelessness refers specifically to people who live temporarily with relatives, friends, neighbors or strangers (a practice often known as "couch surfing") because they have no other option. They are "hidden" because they do not access homeless supports and services even though they are improperly or inadequately housed. Because they do not access services, they do not show up on statistics regarding homelessness. It is estimated that over eighty percent of Canada's homeless people experience hidden homelessness as opposed to "absolute homelessness" (have no shelter at all and are accessing homelessness supports and services). The hidden homeless live in dire situations, but remain invisible. Every community in Canada has homeless people, even if you don't see them on the street.

AUTHOR: Power, Asetha (2008) Homeless Hub. [Show Less]


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A Canadian Homelessness Research Network (CHRN) initiative. The CHRN has received financial support from the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada