Saskatoon homelessness report highlights the demographic and leading causes
Global News
A report on Saskatoon homelessness population delved into the demographic, as well as some of the main contributors.
A report was dropped by the Saskatoon Community Foundation giving some context on who is homeless in Saskatoon and what the contributing causes are.
The report, called Vital Focus on Homelessness in Saskatoon said 59 per cent of people experiencing homelessness in 2022 did not have a permanent address for more than six months out of the year.
This number is up from the 55.3 per cent reported in 2018.
There were 550 people facing homelessness in Saskatoon as of April 28, 2022.
Out of those people, 90.1 per cent were Indigenous, 50 per cent were male, 20 per cent were children and youth, 47 per cent were adults and the remaining 32 per cent did not give an age.
The report stated that many people facing chronic homelessness also contend with complex health issues.
It said that 36 per cent of people reported learning or cognitive challenges, 48 per cent had physical limitations, 53 per cent experienced intergenerational or residential school trauma, 53 per cent managed an illness or medical condition, 67 per cent faced mental health issues and 86 per cent reported dealing with substance abuse problems.
The report also delved into the housing issue faced in Saskatoon and across Canada.