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This podcast explores the critical intersection of two major social issues in Pictou County, Nova Scotia: the challenge of reintegrating formerly incarcerated men and the region's escalating homelessness crisis. It centers on the work of Qurban Naysmith, a JHS (John Howard Society) housing worker, who uses the "Housing First" model to support this vulnerable population. The discussion highlights the systemic barriers these men face, including a severe shortage of affordable housing, significant community stigma, and a lack of clinical support, all of which are compounded by a broader national housing supply crisis and intense local poverty.