WRYM's January 2018 Netletter

2017 Year End Stats
This is not a warm and fuzzy edition, but it is important. Attached you will find the statistical breakdown of the results of our efforts in 2017, which you supported. This material is impressive. We are honouring our pledge to you. The full impact of our efforts will not be felt for a few years yet when our guys are more mature and fully take their place, at your side, as established and productive citizens of our community. We are in this for the long term, and so are “our guys”. We don’t feed them – we teach them how to prepare a meal. We don’t provide a place to sleep for a night – we teach them how to create a home.

Total Clients Served

• 91 clients were served between the Transitional Housing Program, Aftercare, and Outreach

 
Admission Related Statistics

• 253 clients have been served in the Transitional Housing Program since inception
• 45 clients were served in the Transitional Housing Program in 2017
• 31%  of admissions were past-residents
• 154 referrals were received for the Transitional Housing Program

 
Discharge Statistics

• 40 discharges took place
  • 28%  returned to family (extended)
  • 32%  transitioned to community programs appropriate to their needs
  • 38%  transitioned into independent living
  • 2% (1) discharge placement is unknown

 
Education

• 51%  of our residents stay in, or return to school
• 27%  of our residents had already acquired their high school diploma

 
Employment

• 29%  found or maintained employment while with us
• 38%  actively sought employment, but did not acquire a position during their time with us

 
Mental Health

• 89%  were diagnosed with, or self-identified as having a mental health issue
• 69%  had concurrent disorders (more than 1 combination of  a mental health issue, learning challenge, addiction issue, or physical challenge)

 
Substance Use

• 67%  possessed substance use or addiction issues

 
Demographics

• 19 years of age was the average for residents served
• 16%  were refugees or landed immigrants, and could be classified as “new Canadians”
• 18%  identified as part of the LGBT2Q+ community

 
Aftercare

• 72 clients were served through the Aftercare program, supporting them in our community
• 1,345 total aftercare supports provided (e.g. – emotional support, referrals for service, housing assistance)

 
System Navigation

• 300+  referrals for various existing community services were provided by WRYM in 2017

Gregory D. Goulin, LSM, JD
Executive Director, (pro bono)