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Belleville’s task force uses a "housing first" strategy to address homelessness, mental health, and addiction amid an opioid crisis, collaborating with other cities to move people into supported housing.
Belleville’s Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness, formed in October 2024 after a state of emergency was declared in February over a surge in opioid-related overdoses, is tackling homelessness, mental health, and addiction through a "housing first" approach.
Comprising city officials, police, health experts, and community leaders, the task force meets bi-monthly to share data and strategies with counterparts in Kingston, Peterborough, and Sudbury.
It uses voluntary by-name lists to track individuals experiencing homelessness, though these may not capture all affected people.
The group aims to clarify responsibilities across levels of government and develop scalable, data-driven solutions to move people from encampments into supported housing, reducing strain on emergency services.
El grupo de trabajo de Belleville utiliza una estrategia de "vivienda en primer lugar" para abordar la falta de vivienda, la salud mental y la adicción en medio de una crisis de opiáceos, colaborando con otras ciudades para trasladar a las personas a viviendas con apoyo.