A study completed in Vancouver collected data from 770 street-involved youth, aged 14 to 26, of whom 77% reported receiving help to income. 64% reported having housing, an additional 28% reported being evicted and losing income assistance. Excessive alcohol consumption, unprotected sex, being a victim of violence and being homeless were all factors associated with eviction. Without income assistance or homelessness, these street-involved youth lead to drug dealing and ultimately incarceration. Income assistance is critical for some people because it involves the ability to survive on basic necessities. It is important that social service programs for at-risk individuals are improved so that these individuals are not left making desperate decisions for survival. Another study conducted in Ontario collected data from 284 young mothers (under the age of 18) receiving income subsidies. 26% of these young mothers reported that the income support they received was their main source of income. Young mothers are at greater risk of being victims of domestic violence and experiencing mental health problems. For these mothers, the fact that income support is their main source of income can lead to stressful situations, which can ultimately lead to vulnerability and an increased possibility of neglecting their children.