After July 1, dozens of households had to be temporarily housed with friends, family, hotels, or organizations.
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However, these organizations say they are already out of breath due to labor shortages.
Quebec Housing Corporation confirms that there are currently 190 households in the province that have had to find temporary housing.
At Doris, for example, 7 employees are usually required for the day shift. In July of this year, the organization has to be content with only 3 employees per day.
“There are some people who are staying with families on a temporary basis and we will see a sharp increase by September,” explains Marina Boulos-Winton, Managing Director of Chez Doris.
Valérie Plante mentioned at a press conference yesterday that there are solutions to this crisis. However, she believes it is up to the Quebec government to do more for homeless households.
The director of Chez Doris agrees with the mayor.
“I think the job falls to the Quebec government, more specifically the Department of Health and Human Services,” explains Ms. Boulos-Winton. “People with psychiatric problems or substance abuse problems are left to their own devices and we are not prepared to deal with them.”