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Organization: Institute of Urban Studies, The University of Winnipeg
Publication Date: 2019
The objective of this 13-month project was to pilot and address the gaps in policy and literature related to “Indigenized” Housing First (HF), by systematizing the At Home/Chez Soi Winnipeg findings. Also by undertaking a comprehensive review of how the HF approach is currently being implemented for Indigenous people in other communities around the world.
The gathered information was used to develop best practice guidelines on adapting and impl...
Publication Date: 2017
Abstract
This research examined the sustainability of Canada's At Home/Chez Soi Housing First (HF) programs for homeless persons with mental illness 2 years after the end of the demonstration phase of a large (more than 2000 participants enrolled), five-site, randomized controlled trial. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 142 participants (key informants, HF staff, and persons with lived experience) to understand sustainability outcomes a...
Organization: Social Planning Council of Winnipeg
Publication Date: 2016
The Winnipeg Street Census was conducted in Winnipeg on October 25/26th. Almost 300 volunteers met with a huge variety of people living in emergency shelters, temporarily with friends and relatives, under bridges and at other temporary spaces.
The Winnipeg Street Census contains many numbers and statistics that researchers and policy makers in Winnipeg have requested for years. It is important to remember that behind each number are individuals,...
Publication Date: 2015
This article examines later fidelity and implementation of a five-site pan-Canadian Housing First research demonstration project. The average fidelity score across five Housing First domains and 10 programs was high in the first year of operation (3.47/4) and higher in the third year of operation (3.62/4). Qualitative interviews (36 key informant interviews and 17 focus groups) revealed that staff expertise, partnerships with other services, and...
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...