It’s well known that veterans are overrepresented among those who experience homelessness. Resources are available from Veterans Affairs Canada, but sometimes making that connection is difficult. This report contains a breakdown of veterans by veteran status, status verification, and referrals to Veterans Affairs Canada. It also compares veterans against non-veteran clients along the dimensions of: gender, age, housing status, chronic homelessness, sources of income, identification, contributing factors, and service usage. Finally, it includes a priority list of homeless veterans.
It’s well known that veterans are overrepresented among those who experience homelessness. Resources are available from Veterans Affairs Canada, but sometimes making that connection is difficult. This…