Our Terms Explained

Our Lexicon

To better understand the issues surrounding Squamish Helping Hands’ work, we’ve defined some of the most commonly used terms for reference.

  • Affordability crisis

  • Wrap around care

  • Unsheltered

  • Unrestricted funding

  • Trauma informed

  • Toxic drug poisoning

  • Stigma

  • Precarious housing

  • Outreach

  • Low barrier

  • Harm reduction

  • Food-insecure

  • Chronic pain

  • Culturally safe

  • Emergency weather

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