Homeless People with Most Acute Needs Overlooked for Ottawa Supportive Housing, Audit Finds

Homeless people with most acute needs overlooked for Ottawa supportive housing, audit finds

Homeless people with the most complex needs are being overlooked on wait lists for the city’s supportive housing, according to a new report by the office of Ottawa’s auditor general.

Ottawa’s Most Vulnerable Homeless Residents Left Behind in Supportive Housing Program

A new report from Ottawa’s Auditor General reveals that the city’s supportive housing program is failing the homeless people who need it the most — those with severe mental health, addiction, and complex care needs. Presented to the audit committee on Friday, the report found that individuals with the most serious challenges are often bypassed on waitlists for supportive housing. ...