Housing Security
What is being “unhoused” or “houselesss”?
Students facing housing challenges exist on a spectrum.
“Housing insecurity/challenges” is an umbrella term, used to describe the degree of housing issues a person may face.
At Basic Needs, we do not use the term “homelessness.” We instead utilize the term “houselessness” because home is not always a physical space, but a secure caring feeling and sense of stability. Housing affordability, housing instability (moving often), and housing quality are examples of issues that fall on the housing security spectrum.
How do I know if myself and/or my fellow students might be having security challenges?
Here are examples of issues that fall on the housing security spectrum:
Housing Affordability
Housing Instability
