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Evaluation of Homelessness Prevention Project

Vista Centre Brain Injury Services (VCBIS) received a one year Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to pilot a Homelessness Prevention Project. This project was modeled on a project that had already been implemented in Toronto.

There is a strong correlation between Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and homelessness. Research has shown that approximately 50% of the homeless population have some form of ABI, and 70% of these individuals became homeless after their injury. Because of their condition, these individuals are at greater risk of homelessness, and face additional challenges to accessing services to prevent homelesssness. The main goal of the project is to provide a range of specific supports to this population that will enable them to acquire and maintain stable housing…

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