There are a number of things that lead to homelessness such as:
• Mental Health Challenges
• Substance Abuse
• Housing Affordability
• Transition Challenges
• Financial Hardship
• Legal Issues
• Lack of Support Networks
The Legion offers a comprehensive support plan to provide immediate and long-term support for Veterans which includes:
The Legion's “Leave the Streets Behind” Program provides support
to homeless Veterans and those at risk of homelessness.
Our program’s mission is to reach out to homeless Veterans and those at-risk of homelessness and provide them with immediate financial assistance and support. It also connects them with the social and community services to establish a long term solution to meet their needs.
While the “Leave the Streets Behind” program is operating in Ontario, British Columbia/Yukon, Alberta/North West Territories, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia/Nunavut and New Brunswick Commands, supports and services through the Legion are available for homeless and near-homeless Veterans and their families across
the country.
If you, or a Veteran or family member you know is homeless or at-risk of homelessness, contact a Legion Command Service Officer.
Legion services for Veterans and their families are always free and you do not need
to be a Legion member to access these services.