Streetohome is proud to support Bell’s 10th annual Let’s Talk Day. 44% of homeless individuals surveyed in the Vancouver Homeless Count 2019 reported that they had a mental health concern. This is an increase from 39% last year.
End the Stigma around Mental Illness with Bell Let’s Talk
39% of individuals in Vancouver experiencing homelessness are affected by mental illness (Vancouver Homeless Count 2018). These individuals encounter more barriers to employment and tend to be in poorer health, both physically and mentally. Poverty and mental health is a vicious cycle, where those living with mental illness are more likely to experience homelessness, and the consequences of homelessness being more severe when coupled with mental illness.
