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Seven Ways You Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness During Hot Weather

Extreme heat is a health risk. Heat-related illness includes heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash and muscle cramps. Other heat-related symptoms include dizziness, nausea, fainting, headache, rapid breathing and heartbeat, and extreme thirst.

Although heat-related illness is preventable, extreme heat contributes to an average of 120 premature deaths every summer in Toronto. People experiencing homelessness are especially at risk.

Person sitting alone on a couch in a dim living room with a bag nearby, symbolizing hidden homelessness in Canada

Hidden Homelessness in Canada – Why Couch Surfing Is Not a Solution

Hidden homelessness means living temporarily with others, or in unsafe or unstable conditions, without secure, permanent housing. It can include couch surfing, living in vehicles, staying in motels, or living in overcrowded housing.

A person in a hoodie sits alone on the ground with their head down and arms wrapped around their knees, appearing distressed. They are in a shaded outdoor space beside a building, with sunlight filtering through the trees in the background.

Seeing the Whole Person: Mental Health and Homelessness in Canada

There is a strong connection between homelessness and mental health. This article discusses how mental health challenges can both lead to and result from homelessness—often worsening without support. It also explores how Fred Victor addresses these challenges through housing, outreach, and crisis services that help people move toward stability.

A woman experiencing homelessness sits on a city sidewalk, bundled in warm clothes with her dog wrapped in a blue blanket. A shopping cart filled with personal belongings is nearby, and a sign asks for help to keep her pet. The scene highlights the struggles of homelessness and the bond between people and their companion animals.

Women’s Homelessness in Canada: Causes, Challenges, and Solutions

Explore the current state of women’s homelessness in Canada, the challenges they face, and practical solutions to address the crisis.

Close-up of gift boxes and donation bowls of a homeless person during winter holidays

The Privileges We Take for Granted: Small Comforts That Mean Everything

It’s Saturday morning, and the alarm rings, but you hit snooze, savouring the comfort of your warm bed. You stretch, roll over, and debate whether to finally get up. Some […]