In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) and in advance of World Homeless Day on October 10th, we are sharing this inspiring story. Robert has been with Cota for over five years. Before being connected to our Mental Health and Justice Supportive Housing Program (MH&J SH), he was living in shelters and boarding homes.
Robert moved back to Toronto at 18, and for the next seven years, said he faced many challenges with precarious housing situations, living with Schizophrenia, and the justice system. He often asked a TTC officer if he could ride for free because the shelter only provided one travel token each day.