There needs to be an increase in the number of independent living options available to youth in Halton region. Whether through the expansion of existing services such as Bridging the Gap or the creation new facilities, youth require more alternative housing options where they are able to escape harmful family situations and succeed in achieving their academic and personal goals. This is an issue that is bigger than we realize, often rendered invisible by the way that youth are coping with their instability, managing the precarious nature of their housing. This will help to address the issue of “couch surfing”.
