Improving mental health services for homeless youth in downtown Montreal Canada: Partnership between a local network and ACCESS Esprits ouverts (Open Minds) a National Services Transformation Research Initiative

摘要

AimIn many parts of the world, there is growing concern about youth homelessness. Homeless youth are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress, substance use and mental disorders, and premature mortality caused by suicide and drug overdose. However, their access to and use of mental health care is very limited.