@moultano true- also ppl who need permanent supportive housing due to low cognitive function / mental illness- the improvement in their health & reduced ER etc utilization more than pays for the social worker and etc to keep them on meds and off the streets
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Reply · Sep 5, 2023@samswoora https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Public-Assistance/Permanent-Supportive-HousingReply · Sep 5, 2023@samswoora permanent supportive housing w social workers who visit regularly to keep them from falling too far apart... is expensive but cheaper than…Reply · May 9, 2023@warrenchortle @cumputervillain idk I think the problem is that it's a bunch of different issues mixed together, ultimately impacting the ability to…Reply · Sep 6, 2023@samswoora locally the shelter's street outreach team asks ppl to call them first if concerned abt a homeless person- they can sent someone w…