Chris Jordan-Stevens & How We Talk About Homelessness

I’m joined today by Christopher Jordan-Stevens to talk about homelessness…or, more precisely, to talk about how we talk about homelessness, and how our understanding of both the problem and the solution come into focus when we keep the dignity of the people involved at the forefront of our minds.

Show Notes:

• 2021 Muskoka Homeless Enumeration & By-Name List

• Read: Homelessness is a Housing Problem

• About Housing First

• Muskoka Homelessness Resources:

  • The District: 705-645-2412 ext. 4363

  • Canadian Mental Health Association crisis line (1-800-461-5424)

  • Muskoka Victim Services: 1-844-762-9945

  • Muskoka Women’s Shelters - Interval House (Bracebridge): 705-645-4461 or Chrysalis (Huntsville): 705-789-8488

  • The Table Men’s Shelter (Huntsville): 705-783-5827

  • Call 9-1-1 for emergency or crisis situations.