安大略省圣托马斯计划采用住房第一办法,在冬季之前结束100名无住房居民的无家可归现象。 St. Thomas, Ontario, plans to end homelessness for its 100 unhoused residents by winter using a housing-first approach.

安大略圣托马斯岛正按计划在一年内结束无家可归现象,目标是在冬季之前为所有100名目前没有住房的居民提供住房。 St. Thomas, Ontario, is on track to end homelessness within a year, aiming to house all 100 currently unhoused residents before winter. 由于政府、非盈利人士和企业共同采取住房第一战略,该市已获得足够的住所空间,防止任何人在帐篷中睡觉。 The city has secured enough shelter space to prevent anyone from sleeping in tents, thanks to a collaborative, housing-first strategy involving government, nonprofits, and businesses. 一个精简的决策进程、一个有需要者的综合数据库以及有现场保健服务的支助性住房推动了进展。 A streamlined decision-making process, a comprehensive database of those in need, and supportive housing with on-site health services have driven progress. 早期结果显示,急诊室探访和住宿人员之间的警察互动急剧下降。 Early results show sharp drops in emergency room visits and police interactions among housed individuals. 现在其他社区也在研究该市的模式,以寻求有效的解决办法。 The city’s model is now being studied by other communities seeking effective solutions.