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Organization: The Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg
Publication Date: 2014
The following report assembles a preliminary examination of eviction prevention approaches used across Canada (also known as housing retention practices). The particular focus was to better understanding how persons experiencing homelessness and have presence of mental illness transition into permanent housing.
Research included in-depth interviews with nearly 50 key informants, a focus group, and site visits; covering 7 cities and 28 organizatio...
Organization: Mental Health Commission of Canada; University of Manitoba; University of Winnipeg
Publication Date: 2012
This report is the second documenting the implementation of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s At Home/Chez Soi project in Winnipeg covering the late 2010 to late 2011 period. It reports on the changes in program fidelity that have occurred over this time, and reflects on continued and emerging strengths and challenges in the implementation of the project. The report is the result of a series of interviews and focus groups facilitated by r...
Organization: Mental Health Commission of Canada; University of Winnipeg
Publication Date: 2011
This report documents the implementation of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s At Home/Chez Soi project in Winnipeg. It reports on the viewpoints and perspectives of the site’s stakeholders concerning the fidelity of the Site to its original plans; formative issues related to successes and challenges; stakeholder relationships; the involvement of participants; issues related to Site resources; and the influences and consequences of the loca...