On the Road to Recovery and Self-Sufficiency – canadahelps.org
Within the homeless population of Toronto, the Aboriginal people are over represented and among the most visible members of our community. Too often they are victims of other-inflicted and self-inflicted violence, in a state of poor physical health, and in conflict with the law. Many self-medicate and are addicted to alcohol, un-prescribed medications and street drugs. Some live this way because they have special needs, but there are other factors as well. As an Aboriginal agency, Na-Me-Res is particularly cognizant of the impact of contributing social and cultural factors, including the inter-generational effects of colonization and the scars from the residential school syndrome.
