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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
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Author(s): Matt Thomson
Publication Date: 2016
The Vancouver Homeless Count, conducted on March 10, 2016, is the tenth homeless count in Vancouver. In 2016, 1,847 homeless persons were counted: 539 unsheltered (29%) and 1,308 sheltered (71%). The total number of homeless persons counted in Vancouver this year is higher than last year (1,746 homeless persons) and it is the highest number of all previous years, though it does not represent the highest street count (both 2005 and 2008 were highe...
Author(s): Matt Thomson
Organization: M. Thomson Consulting
Publication Date: 2014
Employment Skills Development Canada's Homelessness Knowledge Development stream of funding provided a grant to researcher Matt Thomson to study study the potential for discharge best practices as a tool for preventing homelessness. The purpose of the study was to identify effective policies, practices and resource requirements for discharging homeless or at risk clients and patients from mental health facilities, and the relationship between the...