I found this article recently on the number of homeless people who suffer from mental illness in California. If you've been following the news lately, you might know that there are many Californian cities struggling with homelessness. In fact, earlier this month, the city of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over homelessness.
What struck me is the number of people who are homeless who also suffer from mental health issues. It's a vicious circle. Dealing with mental health can be one of the factors that leads to homelessness, but once homeless, it makes it so much more difficult to cope with that mental health challenge.
At Shepherds of Good Hope we are partnered up with various organizations like Ottawa Inner City Health and Canadian Mental Health Association to ensure that together we deliver the care needs for homeless men and women in Ottawa who are also struggling with mental health issues.
We know for some that the road to more independent housing might take a little longer. But that's okay. We're there every step of the way with them, ensuring they get the care they need.
If you would like more information about what we do at Shepherds of Good Hope, please don't hesitate to contact me at 613-789-8210, ext. 247 or asilverman@shepherdsofgoodhope.com.
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