Mental Health, Diversity, and
Homelessness


The purpose of Mental Health, Diversity and Homelessness project is to explore intersecting vulnerabilities among individuals who are:

  • Homeless
    • Homelessness was declared a Canadian national disaster in 1998
  • Have psychiatric challenges
  • Marginalized by visible minority group status, sexual orientation, and/or disabilities
    • Belonging to these groups can increase the risk for potential poverty and homelessness


The Project

The project has three phases:

  1. Secondary analysis of data collected through the Housing and Mental Health CURA.
  2. Focus groups with members of minority groups and service providers
  3. Policy analysis

The Mental Health, Diversity, and Homelessness project began in winter 2005 and will be completed in summer 2007.


Funding for this project has been provided by:

  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
  • Research Western Internal research Program Small Grants UWO: Arts, Humanities, Social Science

This website has general information about project, description of phases, contact information, and links to additional information.