2SLGBTQ+ youth may be the most vulnerable members of our community with an over-representation in the homeless population. Studies report that 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness face high rates of depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts.

In this podcast episode, Jesse Vacarciuc (Youth Worker, 360°Kids) and Dr. Alex Abramovich (Youth Worker, 360°kids) and Dr. Alex Abramovich (Independent Scientist, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, CAMH; Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto), speak to the urgency of prioritizing stable and affirming housing for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to support a wide range of goals, from education and employment to overall levels of health and well-being.