The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region have recently released the final round of data from the 2021 Youth Impact Survey. Join us as we explore the data and opinions brought forth by young people in Waterloo Region.
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It’s been an incredible year for oneROOF Youth Services. Join us as we reflect back on the year’s accomplishments.
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An estimated 150,000 Canadians will be sleeping in shelters, on the street, or in temporary accommodations this Christmas…
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What we know as ‘extreme temperatures’ actually accounted for less than 1% of the deaths that occurred. Cold weather injuries can be contracted when you least expect them. It’s important to discuss weather-related injuries and explore the factors that worsen those commonly eliciting the homeless population, such as frostbite and hypothermia.
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Supportive housing is a highly effective strategy that combines affordable housing with intensive coordinated services. Learn more...
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International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those who have died without stigma, and acknowledge the grief of the families and friends left behind. Here’s five things to remember this International Overdose Awareness Day…
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We're #BreakingTheSilence to share stories of brave individuals who formerly utilized our services in a segment we like to call, Youth Voices.
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It has always been clear that certain sub-populations of young people are overrepresented in the youth homelessness population. The month of June prompts us to take a closer look at two of these sub-populations: Indigenous young people and LGBTQ2S+ youth.
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A retrospective cohort study conducted in Ontario found that people with a recent history of homelessness had a higher rate of exposure to COVID-19. In peak periods, this study found that unhoused individuals were...
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