Random!
What is one example of the most common mental illness found in the homeless?
Affective disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and substance abuse disorders
What year was SALIH founded?
2020
In Baltimore, what is the proportion of residents that live at or below the federal poverty line?
a.25% b.35% c. 20%
25%
More than 70% remain homeless for less than two years.
Fact
True or False. “Unsheltered homelessness” refers to those sleeping in places not meant for human habitation.
True
What factor plays the biggest role in determining the health and well-being of an individual?
Their zipcode
What was SALIH (Student Advocates for Low-Income Health) previously known as?
Brown Bags for Health
What are the two biggest contributors to homelessness? a. people's income b. unemployment c. availability of affordable housing
a. people's income and b. availability of affordable housing
Most homeless are not addicts.
Fact
What is a common charity that helps homelessness nationally?
Salvation Army
What age group is homelessness most common to be found for?
over 24
What is one Shelter that SALIH has previously worked with?
Baltimore Rescue Mission, Healthcare for the Homeless, Helping up Mission, etc
What race disproportionately accounts for the highest percentage of people experiencing homelessness in Baltimore City?
African Americans
There are ample services for the homeless
Myth (they're there, not ample or willing)
What is one, of many, main causes of teen homelessness?
Abuse - Sexual orientation - Neglect
What can someone easily do to help the homeless?
Donate to a local charity or stand up and make a change
How much money did SALIH raise last semester?
approx 1,200.
What term was coined to portray the effects of redlining in the Baltimore region? (specifically, on the map of Baltimore)
The Butterfly effect (Black butterfly, White L).
Homelessness rates have steadily increased in the past few years (nationally).
Fact
True or False: The homeless population is 6 times more at risk for the use of opioids.
True
Approximately what percent of homeless youth identify as Lesbian Gay Bisexual or Transgendered? a. 10% b. 40% c. 80%
B. 40%
What semester did SALIH officially become a JHU-recognized student organization?
End of Fall 2022 :)!
Name one illness or disease the homeless population is at a higher risk of contracting
HIV, influenza, STDs, Etc
African Americans and Native Americans are more susceptible to homelessness.
Fact
How many football fields could hold the entire homeless population in the US?
5 Football fields