1. City of Hamilton Point-in-Time Count Community Debrief March 4, 2016

2. Housing and Homelessness in Hamilton 20% of renter households pay more than 50% of their income on housing 14,600 social housing rental units 5,763 households on the social housing waitlist 250 emergency shelter beds and 20 family units

3. First nationally coordinated homeless count Measure the number of people experiencing homelessness Survey about housing, health and social needs Build a better understanding of homelessness across communities in Canada Informs the approaches to ending homelessness Measure progress over time Point-in-Time Count

4. Hamilton’s Objectives To connect with as many people as possible experiencing homelessness in our City To understand the scope of need in our community and the levels of vulnerability To inform planning and prioritization of appropriate responses

5. Aboriginal Point-in-Time count (Feb 2015): 131 people without permanent housing 20,000 Homes Campaign (April 2015): 454 people without permanent housing Built on the data we collected and lessons learned during past processes Past Experiences

6. 20,000 Homes Campaign 454 people Surveyed Call to Action: 121 permanent housing placements by March 31 st, 2016 As of January 31, 2016, 138 now have a permanent place to call home.

7. Hamilton’s 2016 Point-in-Time Count / 20K Homes Feb 21 st and 22 nd, 2016 263 volunteers and professional staff surveyed 504 individuals without permanent homes Survey Locations: Streets (urban and rural routes) Emergency Shelters Hospitals Drop-ins Day Programs

8. Our Community Partners Thank You! Mountain View Native Women's Centre Salvation Army SPRC St. Joseph’s Hospital St. Matthew’s House Wayside House Wesley Urban Ministries Womankind YWCA AIDS Network Flamborough Women’s Resource Centre Good Shepherd Centres Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton Regional Indian Centre Hamilton Urban Core Housing Help Centre Interval House Living Rock Ministries Methadone Clinic Mission Services

9. Hamilton’s Point-in-Time Count The acknowledgement of a unique Aboriginal perspective in the Point-in-Time Count process acknowledges self-determination and aims to contribute to the ethic of reconciliation.  Aboriginal consultation  Aboriginal coordination  Aboriginal volunteers  Aboriginal Magnet Event

10. Hamilton’s Point-in-Time Count The urban Aboriginal community held a Magnet Event to draw in people from the community through the provision of Aboriginal food and various cultural activities, including drumming, dancing, and giveaways. Ham & Scone and traditional Corn Soup

11. A Call to Action Point-in-Time Count Video Hamilton's 2016 Point-in-Time Count

12. Survey Results 1,243 interactions 504 individuals surveyed 15 families surveyed Results presented reflect the individuals surveyed, and exclude families

13. Hamilton Locations

14. Demographics Age Gender Identity

15. Chronic Homelessness Average total length of time people have lived on the streets or in shelters is 2.5 years 348 people (75%) reported experiencing homelessness for 6 months or longer  Of those experiencing homelessness for 6 months or longer, 138 people (40%) have severe issues and conditions that impact housing stability

16. Severity of Issues & Conditions

17. Aboriginal Population 142 people (28%) identified as Aboriginal or as having Aboriginal Ancestry (including Métis, Inuit, Indian, Native with or without status) Of those who identified as Aboriginal, 66 people (46%) also identified as having severe issues and conditions that impact their housing stability

18. Family and Friends 321 people (64%) identified as having to temporarily stay at different friends’ or family member’s places in the last year because they didn’t have a place of their own

19. Health 42% of people surveyed reported having a mental health condition 38% reported having a serious medical condition 38% reported having a substance use condition 15% reported having co-occurring conditions including a mental health issue and a medical condition and substance use (tri-morbidity)

20. Service Use (Health) 485 people visited the ER 775 times in the last 6 months Cost= $144,925 - $325,500 482 people required an ambulance trip 358 times in the last 6 months Cost = $74,106 - $124,584

21. Income Source 230 people (46%) reported receiving Ontario Works (OW) 156 people (31%) reported receiving Ontario Disability Support Benefit (ODSP)

22. Safety & Risks 148 people (31%) reported that they have been attacked or beaten up since becoming homeless 166 people (39%) reported that they engage in risky behaviour, or people try to trick or force them to do things they don’t want to do

23. Legal & Criminal Justice 84 people (17%) reported having been in jail or prison in the last 6 months 103 people (25%) reported having to deal with legal issues

24. Foster Care 144 people (29%) reported that they had been in foster care Of the youth surveyed, 48 people (42%) have been in foster care

25. Socialization & Daily Functions 179 people (36%) do not have planned activities each day other than just surviving that bring happiness and fulfillment 386 people (77%) do not have enough money to meet their housing needs

26. Call to Action 138 Permanent Housing Placements Continued Progress Housing and Homelessness System Integration National Housing Strategy Cross-sector partnerships Government Relations

27. Thank you for your interest and ongoing support in ending homelessness in the City of Hamilton For more information: www.Hamilton.ca/Housing HomelessPolicyPrograms@Hamilton.ca