How YOU Can Help End Homelessness
How YOU Can Help End Homelessness NCH Fact Sheet # 19 Published by the National Coalition for the Homeless, June 2006 While the causes and solutions to homelessness are complex, there is much that an individual or community group can do to help. No matter what your skills, interests, age, or resources, there
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Substance Abuse and Homelessness - National Coalition for ...
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www.nationalhomeless.orgaddictions, but also to disease transmission from injection drug use. This combination of mental illness, substance abuse, and poor physical health makes it very difficult for people to obtain employment and ... belief, many homeless people with severe mental illnesses are willing to accept treatment and services.
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