Most places have more support options than you think. The problem is often lack of knowledge of these programs, or unwillingness to follow the rules of them.
The problem is often lack of knowledge of these programs
You think homeless people don’t know about homeless programs?
Talking to a housing coordinator a few months ago, she said the problem was that there were no beds available and all she could offer was to put people on years-long waitlists.
My wife worked in addiction counseling, so she dealt with a lot of homeless people.
No, many people are unaware of all of the help that’s available for those who need it. A large part of her day to day was connecting people with the non-addiction related support services they were unaware of.
“Support services” are not housing. And, yes, there are a lot of “support services” out there, the support largely being someone to talk to as part of society’s employment system for white women.
Most places have more support options than you think. The problem is often lack of knowledge of these programs, or unwillingness to follow the rules of them.
You think homeless people don’t know about homeless programs?
Talking to a housing coordinator a few months ago, she said the problem was that there were no beds available and all she could offer was to put people on years-long waitlists.
My wife worked in addiction counseling, so she dealt with a lot of homeless people.
No, many people are unaware of all of the help that’s available for those who need it. A large part of her day to day was connecting people with the non-addiction related support services they were unaware of.
“Support services” are not housing. And, yes, there are a lot of “support services” out there, the support largely being someone to talk to as part of society’s employment system for white women.
yeah this seems a bit naive. like deflect in your head so you don’t feel bad naive.
Just World Fallacy in action.