Recovered/Located Canada - Ephraim Woldehawariat, 38, Toronto (Queen/Ossington) 4 Jun 2021 *Do not approach call 911*

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rbbm.
Police looking for, and warn, not to approach missing man last seen in West Queen West

Ephraim Woldehawariat has been reported missing. Anyone who locates Woldehawariat is advised to call 911 and not approach him. - Toronto Police Service photo

''Toronto police are asking for the public's help finding a missing man who was last seen in the West Queen West area, and warning he should not be approached.

Ephraim Woldehawariat was last seen near Queen Street and Ossington Avenue on Friday, June 4.

The 38-year-old man is described by police as 5'10" with a medium build, black hair and a beard.

Police are concerned for his safety, and asking anyone who locates him to immediately call 911 and not approach him.''

 

[dotr]

Located.
Toronto Police Service :: News Release #50430

 

[thordis]

I have noticed that there have been several men with Ethiopian names reported missing and listed as "do not approach" in Toronto over the past few years. I will look through the posts to find the names and dates, but I am clearly seeing a pattern.

Does Toronto have a large Ethiopian population? Is there a particular reason for these men to be in mental health facilities (what I am guessing is the source of the "do not approach" label.)

 

[dotr]

I have noticed that there have been several men with Ethiopian names reported missing and listed as "do not approach" in Toronto over the past few years. I will look through the posts to find the names and dates, but I am clearly seeing a pattern.

Does Toronto have a large Ethiopian population? Is there a particular reason for these men to be in mental health facilities (what I am guessing is the source of the "do not approach" label.)

2018
https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/96f3-ct16_TOR_EthnicOrigin_Ethiopian.pdf

2006
Mental health service utilization by Ethiopian immigrants and refugees in Toronto - PubMed
''Mental health service utilization by Ethiopian immigrants and refugees in Toronto''
Haile Fenta 1 , Ilene Hyman, Samuel Noh

2016
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/sites/default/files/2019-03/irer_report_mar_2019_eng.pdf
''Studies show that the rate of health service use is low among people living with mental
health problems or illnesses in IRER populations; however, this finding may mask a greater
use of more costly, higher intensity services over time, such as those offered by hospitals
or forensic psychiatric services.2 In many cases mainstream mental health care is
inconsistent with the values, expectations, and patterns of immigrants and refugee
populations.11 Although mental illnesses have similar symptoms across cultures, the ways
people manifest, describe, and interpret symptoms vary across cultures. Similarly, culture
influences where people seek help and which treatments they prefer.12,13 ''

 

[thordis]

2018
https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/96f3-ct16_TOR_EthnicOrigin_Ethiopian.pdf

2006
Mental health service utilization by Ethiopian immigrants and refugees in Toronto - PubMed
''Mental health service utilization by Ethiopian immigrants and refugees in Toronto''
Haile Fenta 1 , Ilene Hyman, Samuel Noh

2016
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/sites/default/files/2019-03/irer_report_mar_2019_eng.pdf
''Studies show that the rate of health service use is low among people living with mental
health problems or illnesses in IRER populations; however, this finding may mask a greater
use of more costly, higher intensity services over time, such as those offered by hospitals
or forensic psychiatric services.2 In many cases mainstream mental health care is
inconsistent with the values, expectations, and patterns of immigrants and refugee
populations.11 Although mental illnesses have similar symptoms across cultures, the ways
people manifest, describe, and interpret symptoms vary across cultures. Similarly, culture
influences where people seek help and which treatments they prefer.12,13 ''

Thank you. This may help explain why these men are so determined to leave the mental health facility when they have been admitted.

 

[dotr]

Missing again, rbbm.
January 6, 2022
Toronto Police Service :: News Release #51893
Case #: 2022-35328

The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Ephraim Woldehawariat, 38, was last seen in early December, 2021, in the Strachan Avenue and Fleet Street area.

He is described as 5’4”, with a medium build, long black curly hair, and brown eyes. There are no clothing descriptions available.

Police are concerned for his safety.''

 

[dotr]

located.
Toronto Police Service :: News Release #51898