SO THE PROBLEM IS SIGNIFICANT BUT SOLUTIONS ARE KNOWN
Hard to deal with other issues when you have no housing…for a period long enough to allow focus on other areas (sometimes permanent) Create Safe Environments…physically and socially….relationships of trust allow engagement into services Access to services and training
STABILIZE thru entry programs providing basic needs like Emergency Housing & Day Center ENGAGE with the homeless—in community and in Center….build relationship of trust PROVIDE SERVICES—substance abuse treatment, mental health assessments/treatments jobs and social skills