CharlieMcHenry, 
This is precisely why rejuvenating the state hospital system and lowering the bar for involuntary commitment (with safeguards) is essential to battling rough-sleeping homelessness. “After brief housing, man's drug use results in him back on Portland streets” - See, the thing is a percentage of the unhoused are in serious drug addiction or mental health crises. These folks deserve better, namely housing and treatment in state facilities that are built and staffed to accommodate their needs. City shelters are never going to serve this population adequately, just not gonna happen. #Homeless #Homelessness #Addiction #MentalIllness https://katu.com/news/city-in-crisis/after-brief-housing-kevin-hays-drug-use-results-with-him-back-on-portland-streets-clinton-triangle-tiny-homes-transitional-housing-portland-city-commissioner-rene-gonzalez
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