4,690
people experiencing visible homelessness
Montréal count, 2022
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CARE MIES · MONTRÉAL
Street outreach
Respond to urgency without losing sight of the person, their story and dignity.
01 · The Montréal reality
Respond to urgency without losing sight of the person, their story and dignity.
Visible homelessness is increasing and affected populations are becoming more diverse. Housing loss often reflects poverty, the housing crisis, mental health, substance use, violence and social disconnection. A steady presence can rebuild a first bond of trust.
CARE MIES · MONTRÉAL02 · The context in numbers
Indicators cover different geographies and years. They provide context without directly measuring people supported by CARE MIES.
+33%
compared with the 2018 count
Montréal
23,000
households waiting for public housing or a rent supplement
Montréal, 2022
03
Our local response
Immediate needs
Lunches, warm clothing and essential items.
Human presence
Listening, respect and continuity.
Guidance
Connections to shelter, health and social services.
04
The impact we want to track
✓ Contacts and people reached
✓ Meals and essentials distributed
✓ Referrals accepted and completed
✓ Continuity of relationships