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What is a By-Name List?

Answer

The By-Name List is a person-centred approach to ending rough-sleeping.  

It’s a simple process with a powerful impact: outreach workers go to meet each person sleeping rough in our community. We get to know people by their name. We learn who they are and what they need. And then we bring services together to help them find permanent housing. 

For more, we have a whole page that explains the By-Name List in detail.