Homelessness in NS
What is required to plan for before opening a potential designated encampment location?
What is Community Impacts
How often can landlords increase rent within 12 months in NS?
What is Once.
What is an example of a service that MOSH provides?
What is (blood work, vein care, HIV and Hep C testing, birth control, pregnancy tests, PAP smears, vaccinations, wound care, HCP referral, addictions support, etc.)
What percent of Nova Scotians are unable to find somewhere to rent that is in their price range?
What is 46%
This ‘ism’ refers to the systemic discrimination that African Nova Scotians and Indigenous peoples experience due to historical displacement that perpetuates the racial wealth gap, creating economic inequality and barriers to homeownership, mortgages and decreasing property values.
What is Racism.
What are the 2 main cities experiencing homelessness in Nova Scotia?
What is the current rent increase cap in NS?
What is 5%
The professional occupying this position is responsible for providing education through public health and home visits, participating in community needs assessments and developing programs for the community, as well as providing primary care services.
What is a Community Health Nurse
What percent of Nova Scotians fear they will be unable to find a suitable alternative if their housing situation changes unexpectedly?
This ‘ism’ describes discrimination based on a person’s income or socioeconomic status, making it harder for low-income individuals to find affordable housing.
What is Classism
What is one of the current designated outdoor sheltering locations in Halifax?
What is Barrington Street green space, Green Road Park, Lower Flinn Park, Cogswell Park or Geary Street green space
What is an example of a legal right you have when it comes to housing in NS?
What is Right to Equal Treatment in Housing Without Discrimination.
Applies to:
- the process of looking for housing
- the rules and procedures related to housing (ex. maintenance)
- you cannot be denied occupancy of a self-contained dwelling due to owning a guide dog
- you have the right to receive accommodations for your disability from housing providers
This resource provides mobile primary health care that is accessible to people who are currently unhoused, have insecure housing, and/or are underserved in the community.
What is Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH)
What percent of Nova Scotians living with a disability are currently in living situations that do not meet their accessibility needs?
What is 37%
This ‘ism’ captures how the displacement and housing challenges faced by Indigenous communities in NS reflect the lasting impacts of colonization.
What is Colonialism
What is an example of a health inequity people experiencing homelessness face?
What is limited access to transportation for medical appointments, insufficient health education on safe practices or reduced financial security to afford necessary treatments and nutrition.
Who is responsible for the management and delivery of government-owned public housing in NS?
What is The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
This 3-digit phone number is a 24/7 resource to connect people with services in their communities experiencing homelessness and other housing-related issues who are looking for support.
What is 211
How many people are actively homeless in HRM?
What is 1291 (as of 10/09/2024)
This ‘ism’ makes it difficult for people with disabilities to find suitable housing, as many rental units lack accessible features like ramps or elevators.
What is Ableism
What is one of Nova Scotia's mandates related to housing?
What is providing public housing and programs for people with low to modest income or providing affordable housing throughout the province, including housing options for those experiencing homelessness.
Can landlords turn off heat and utilities if rent is overdue?
What is No
Landlords are not allowed to turn the heat off in a unit, even if tenants owe them rent or there is a dispute. If tenants are responsible for heating the unit, tenants must keep it warm enough to prevent damage, keeping it from 20°-22° Celsius.
This 17-bed women's/gender expansive shelter located on Gottingen St, Halifax NS provides overnight stay, 3 meals per day, phone access, laundry and personal care assistance and helps community members find long-term housing.
What is Barry House
What is the current apartment vacancy rate in Halifax?
What is 1%
This ‘ism’ affects both young and senior populations looking for housing, with seniors often out-priced from their long-term rentals and young people struggling with a high rent-low wage correlation.
What is Ageism