Quesnel Vulnerable Populations Service & Housing Options Review
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The City of Quesnel is experiencing a growing concern regarding its visible homeless population and the associated impacts on the community. In response to this issue, a comprehensive assessment of housing needs and support services for vulnerable populations will be conducted. The project aims to identify gaps in existing services, determine the types of housing and support required, and explore opportunities for joint initiatives to minimize susceptibility to homelessness in the city.
Why
Homelessness and inadequate housing pose significant challenges to the well-being of individuals, families, and the broader community. The 2020 BC Housing Homeless Count identified 121 people experiencing homelessness in Quesnel, while a 2007 Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction(CARMHA) report estimated numbers between 120-140, with the majority couch surfing and facing mental health and addiction issues. Understanding the needs of these vulnerable populations will inform the development of targeted interventions to address the root causes of homelessness and create sustainable solutions.
How
The project will utilize a multi-pronged approach to achieve its objectives.
Develop a baseline of services and housing options available for vulnerable persons.
Estimate current and projected housing unmet needs for vulnerable persons.
Provide recommendations to address the unmet need for housing and services for vulnerable persons.
Supply recommendations to The Communities regarding strategies to better meet the needs of community members.
Who
The project will be led by the City of Quesnel, in partnership with Lhtako Dene Nation, Nazko First Nation, Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation, and the ?Esdilagh First Nation (The Communities), as well as BC Housing, local social agencies, and community stakeholders. A team of social policy and data analysts from HelpSeeker will be supporting this work on behalf of the city. The Let's Talk survey will involve participation from local residents in Quesnel to provide valuable insights and feedback regarding the state of social issues and housing needs in the community.
When
The assessment will be conducted over a period of several months, with data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of recommendations occurring in a phased manner. The Let's Talk survey will be published on the online platform during the initial stages of the project to gather community input, which will inform the later stages of analysis and recommendations.
Where
The project will focus on the City of Quesnel and its surrounding communities. Data collection, mapping, and stakeholder engagement will occur within this geographic area to ensure an accurate and comprehensive understanding of local housing needs and support services.
The City of Quesnel is experiencing a growing concern regarding its visible homeless population and the associated impacts on the community. In response to this issue, a comprehensive assessment of housing needs and support services for vulnerable populations will be conducted. The project aims to identify gaps in existing services, determine the types of housing and support required, and explore opportunities for joint initiatives to minimize susceptibility to homelessness in the city.
Why
Homelessness and inadequate housing pose significant challenges to the well-being of individuals, families, and the broader community. The 2020 BC Housing Homeless Count identified 121 people experiencing homelessness in Quesnel, while a 2007 Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction(CARMHA) report estimated numbers between 120-140, with the majority couch surfing and facing mental health and addiction issues. Understanding the needs of these vulnerable populations will inform the development of targeted interventions to address the root causes of homelessness and create sustainable solutions.
How
The project will utilize a multi-pronged approach to achieve its objectives.
Develop a baseline of services and housing options available for vulnerable persons.
Estimate current and projected housing unmet needs for vulnerable persons.
Provide recommendations to address the unmet need for housing and services for vulnerable persons.
Supply recommendations to The Communities regarding strategies to better meet the needs of community members.
Who
The project will be led by the City of Quesnel, in partnership with Lhtako Dene Nation, Nazko First Nation, Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation, and the ?Esdilagh First Nation (The Communities), as well as BC Housing, local social agencies, and community stakeholders. A team of social policy and data analysts from HelpSeeker will be supporting this work on behalf of the city. The Let's Talk survey will involve participation from local residents in Quesnel to provide valuable insights and feedback regarding the state of social issues and housing needs in the community.
When
The assessment will be conducted over a period of several months, with data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of recommendations occurring in a phased manner. The Let's Talk survey will be published on the online platform during the initial stages of the project to gather community input, which will inform the later stages of analysis and recommendations.
Where
The project will focus on the City of Quesnel and its surrounding communities. Data collection, mapping, and stakeholder engagement will occur within this geographic area to ensure an accurate and comprehensive understanding of local housing needs and support services.
This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All information will be stored on a password-protected computer and only members of the research team will have access to the results.
By completing this survey you are eligible to be entered into a draw for one of 3 $50 gift cards. Information that is used for the prize draw will remain separate from the survey data. Once the draw has been conducted, all personal information will be promptly removed from our records.
What happens to the data?
All data will be stored with no names or identifiable details. All deidentified data will be analyzed for trends and insights.
The information you provide will be used to inform publications, websites, reports, case studies, and the development of recommendations to better serve people experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness in The Communities.
If you participate, then change your mind, you can ask us to remove your contributions by emailing admin@helpseeker.org.
By completing this survey, you are providing consent for your answers to be used in this project.
