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HOMELESSNESS SITUATION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- homelessness situation
1, record 1, English, homelessness%20situation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eligible data collection activities include : Collection of data to demonstrate accountability, support decision-making and develop an understanding of the homelessness situation... 2, record 1, English, - homelessness%20situation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- situation de l'itinérance
1, record 1, French, situation%20de%20l%27itin%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les activités de collecte de données admissibles comprennent : La collecte de données aux fins de reddition des comptes, pour appuyer le processus décisionnel et pour fournir des renseignements sur la situation de l'itinérance. […] 2, record 1, French, - situation%20de%20l%27itin%C3%A9rance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- population at imminent risk of homelessness
1, record 2, English, population%20at%20imminent%20risk%20of%20homelessness
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Populations at imminent risk of homelessness are defined as individuals or families whose current housing situation will end in the near future(for example, within 2 months) and for whom no subsequent residence has been established. 2, record 2, English, - population%20at%20imminent%20risk%20of%20homelessness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- population à risque imminent de vivre une situation d'itinérance
1, record 2, French, population%20%C3%A0%20risque%20imminent%20de%20vivre%20une%20situation%20d%27itin%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On entend par «populations à risque imminent de vivre une situation d'itinérance» les individus ou les familles dont la situation de logement actuelle prendra fin dans un proche avenir (par exemple d'ici 2 mois) et pour lesquels aucun logement futur n'a été trouvé. 1, record 2, French, - population%20%C3%A0%20risque%20imminent%20de%20vivre%20une%20situation%20d%27itin%C3%A9rance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-04-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Urban Housing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- housing crisis
1, record 3, English, housing%20crisis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A housing crisis refers to a situation where there is a significant shortage of affordable and adequate housing options for a large portion of the population. In said crisis, the cost of housing often exceeds what individuals or families can afford, leading to increased homelessness, overcrowding, or individuals living in substandard conditions. 2, record 3, English, - housing%20crisis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crise du logement
1, record 3, French, crise%20du%20logement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Viviendas (Urbanismo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- crisis de la vivienda
1, record 3, Spanish, crisis%20de%20la%20vivienda
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- La rue des Femmes
1, record 4, English, La%20rue%20des%20Femmes
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Herstreet 2, record 4, English, Herstreet
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… a relational health centre that welcomes and cares for women in a state of homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless [whose mission is to] offer therapeutic and preventive care to women, … engage in research and provide training in relational health to care providers, raise public awareness of the issue and challenges of homelessness [and] promote relational health as a key aspect of overall health that is as vitally important as one’s physical and mental well-being. 3, record 4, English, - La%20rue%20des%20Femmes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La rue des Femmes’ vision is to] change people's understanding of homelessness [and] modify the approach to the care provided to people living in a state of homelessness. [It also wants to] become a leader in relational health care, research and training [and] offer [its] services to all homeless women, regardless of the severity of their situation. 3, record 4, English, - La%20rue%20des%20Femmes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Herstreet: former name confirmed by the association. 4, record 4, English, - La%20rue%20des%20Femmes
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- La rue des Femmes
1, record 4, French, La%20rue%20des%20Femmes
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] centre de santé relationnelle qui accueille et soigne des femmes en état d'itinérance ou à risque d'y sombrer [dont la mission est d'] assurer aux femmes […] des soins curatifs et préventifs en santé relationnelle, [d'] effectuer de la recherche et donner de la formation en santé relationnelle auprès des différents intervenants en itinérance, [de] sensibiliser la population à la problématique de l'état d'itinérance [et de] promouvoir la santé relationnelle comme composante de la santé, avec la santé physique et la santé mentale. 2, record 4, French, - La%20rue%20des%20Femmes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Par sa vision, La rue des Femmes souhaite] modifier la compréhension de l'itinérance, devenir le modèle d'intervention, de recherche et de formation en santé relationnelle [et] offrir des services à toutes les femmes en état d'itinérance, peu importe la «lourdeur» de leur état. 2, record 4, French, - La%20rue%20des%20Femmes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hub model
1, record 5, English, hub%20model
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- situation table 2, record 5, English, situation%20table
correct
- hub table 3, record 5, English, hub%20table
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an evidence-based collaborative problem solving approach that draws on the combined expertise of relevant community agencies to address complex human and social problems before they become policing problems. 4, record 5, English, - hub%20model
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Situation tables represent a "whole of community" approach to supporting individuals who are at high risk of harm – e. g. crime, mental health crisis, victimization, homelessness. The proactive multi-sector interventions conducted by situation table teams seek to prevent negative outcomes before they require an emergency response. 5, record 5, English, - hub%20model
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- modèle du carrefour
1, record 5, French, mod%C3%A8le%20du%20carrefour
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- table d'intervention 2, record 5, French, table%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] méthode de résolution de problèmes par la collaboration, qui repose sur des observations factuelles et qui fait intervenir les experts des organismes communautaires pertinents dans le but d'agir sur des problèmes humains et sociaux complexes avant qu'ils nécessitent l'intervention de la police. 1, record 5, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20du%20carrefour
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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