Randy Hatfield, director of the HDC, tells CHSJ News homelessness doesn't necessarily mean sleeping on the streets. There's a large population of young people he describes as "one life event away from be homeless"--that is, who are couch-surfing or otherwise living in unreliable situations.
Some of the programs discussed include the Saint John Youth House, a 10-bed facility for homeless young people. Also is the launch phase is the STAR program, which helps people get out of shelters and unsafe housing.
