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Those who work in the homelessness sector are well aware that individuals are often discharged from hospitals and mental health facilities into homelessness. There are two main consequences to this....
Stephen GaetzFebruary 10, 2014
For many but not all people who become homeless, the use of different substances, both legal (alcohol and cigarettes) and illegal, is common. In some cases, substance use can be highly problematic,...
Stephen GaetzFebruary 03, 2014
Many communities have continued to rely on emergency services such as shelters and day programs as central to their response to homelessness. One of the consequences of this is that many people...
Stephen GaetzJanuary 27, 2014
One of the major challenges of working with people who experience homeless is addressing their legal and justice issues, the range of which are varied and complex. This means not only dealing with...
Stephen GaetzJanuary 13, 2014