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At Risk Populations

People who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in self-destructive behaviour, criminal activity, abuse, substance abuse, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.

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Community Newcomers

People who are new residents in a community.

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Ex-Offenders

Individuals who are no longer under required supervision by the criminal justice system.

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Families/Friends of Abused Children

The parents, siblings, friends or other relatives of children who have been subjected to a persistent pattern of violence and/or neglect whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by concern about the child and/or their own role in a family affected by child abuse. Child abuse includes emotional abuse, emotional deprivation, physical abuse and corporal punishment that results in a traumatic condition, physical neglect and/or inadequate supervision and/or sexual abuse or exploitation, any of which is perpetrated by the adults and/or family members responsible for their care.

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Families/Friends of Accident Victims

The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of people who have been seriously or fatally injured as the result of an unplanned and unforeseen event or condition, whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by concern about the individual's injuries or their loss.

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Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder

The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of people who have an alcohol use disorder, whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been negatively affected by ongoing interaction with and concern about the individual.

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Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder

The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of people who have a drug use disorder, whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been negatively affected by ongoing interaction with and concern about the individual.

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Families/Friends of LGBTQ2+ Individuals

The parents, children, heterosexual spouses or partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning.

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Families/Friends of People with Eating Disorders

The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives of people who have a compulsive obsession with food, whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by ongoing interaction with and concern about the individual. Included are families of people who have anorexia, bulimia, a compulsive overeating problem and other similar disorders.

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Families/Friends of Suicides

The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of people who have taken their own lives, whose patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by the event and the ongoing impact on their lives.

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Former Foster Children

Youth who have aged out of the foster care system and who may need support to successfully transition to independent adulthood. Also included are adults who, as children, were raised in foster care and are having difficulty with personal, social or familial coping as a result.

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People With Complex Needs

Individuals who are struggling with an array of significant, interconnecting issues requiring a wide range of types of support due to the depth and breadth of their needs. Specific eligibility criteria vary widely according to the focus and priorities of individual programs, but typically involve requiring an individualized, holistic response and multiple high-need services from a variety of types of providers. The problems dealt with may span social, economic, education, legal, medical and mental health issues.

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People With Disabilities

Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.

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