Chapter 10. Dignity in Design: The Siting and Design of Community and Shelter-Based Health Facilities for Homeless Persons
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27 septembre 2017
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santé sans domicile fixe Canada réfugiés Canada homelessness health refugee Sociology SOC045000 JFFASujets proches
Health services Hygiene, Social Social hygiene Public hygiene Sanitary affairs Public health services Hygiene, Public Community health Health care delivery Health services Personal health services Medical services Medical and health care industry Delivery of medical care Health care Healthcare Delivery of health care Street people (Homeless persons) Homeless people Homeless adults CommunityCiter ce document
Ryan McNeil et al., « Chapter 10. Dignity in Design: The Siting and Design of Community and Shelter-Based Health Facilities for Homeless Persons », Les Presses de l’Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa Press, ID : 10670/1.4k53k2
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Introduction Community and shelter-based health services have emerged as one of the main strategies for improving the health of homeless persons in Canada. One of the earliest shelter-based health services, the Seaton House Annex Harm Reduction program in Toronto, has been in operation since 1997, and community and shelter-based health services have since followed in cities across Canada. These services are intended to reduce the impact of barriers preventing homeless persons from accessing s...