The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s At Home /Chez Soi research project on mental health and homelessness has reached a significant milestone, marking two years since it was officially launched.

At Home/Chez Soi uses the Housing First approach, which means providing housing to people living with a mental health issue, followed by support services tailored to meet their needs. The project is currently providing a home to more than 1000 people in five Canadian cities – Moncton, Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Near the end of 2011, the media was invited to explore stories on some of the early findings, personal stories of participants and the unique partnerships that have developed with private landlords across the country.

Here’s a sample of some of the stories:

The Canadian Press
A housing-for-homeless project belies Harper’s hard-line reputation

The Canadian Press
Some facts about the federally-funded pilot program At Home/Chez Soi

 CBC ‘The National’
Housing the homeless

CBC.ca
Federally funded homeless project seeing results

CTV.ca
For the homeless, having a home means peace, safety

Ottawa Citizen
Get practical on homelessness

Red River Valley Echo
A refreshing change – reporting on help for the homeless  (Vic Toews, MP, Provencher)

Times & Transcript
New hope for Metro needy

Le Téléjournal (SRC) (french version only)
Difficile d'être partenaire Chez Soi