Homeless services
What kinds of services are needed for homeless people?
Addiction recovery, food services, showers, laundry, job assistance, transportation, etc.
What is the most common injury that may lead to homelessness?
Job related injuries.
How many Americans live on incomes that put them at risk for going without food?
1 in 8
Is drug use among the homeless population a problem?
Yes
Do people with a mental illness have a greater risk of experiencing homelessness?
Yes
Who are some people that help support the homeless?
Social workers, social and community service managers, social human service assistants, and registered nurses are some of the people that help the homeless.
Which sexual disease can lead to homelessness?
AIDS
What do homeless people eat?
Depending on the shelter, they try to provide well-balanced meals including fresh fruits and vegetables.
What percent of the homeless population uses drugs?
35%
What percent of homeless individuals has a serious mental problem?
33%
Why does Everett need services for the homeless?
Services help the homeless because the rate of homeless people in Everett is alarming but decreasing each year.
What three diseases are mainly found in homeless people?
Diabetes, heart disease, & HIV/AIDS.
Do all shelters serve the same food?
No, some shelters are not as strict on meeting USDA standards but unfortunately still serve that food.
What main drug problems could cause homelessness?
Alcoholism & drug dependence
What percentage of America’s homeless population are people with disabilities?
40%
What shelters in Everett provide services for homeless people?
Homeless shelters in Everett are the Everett Gospel Mission Men’s Shelter, Cocoon House for Teens, and Housing Hope
What can homelessness do to already existing health problems?
Homelessness can actually make those health issues worse over time.
How do shelters know their food is good enough to serve?
Food served in shelters need to meet USDA requirements for nutrition.
What programs can people use if they have a drug addiction?
Rehab and/or therapy.
What percentage of the U.S. population that is affected by schizophrenia?
1%
How might mental health and physical health impact the homeless?
People who have mental health and substance use disorders and who are homeless are more likely to have immediate, life-threatening physical illnesses and live in dangerous conditions.
What do homeless people living on the streets eat?
Some homeless people get desperate for a meal and ask for food. If that doesn’t work out they, sometimes, turn to look for food that is left over in the trash.
Why do people start using drugs? What can they do to stop?
People who abuse drugs, use them to forget about their problems. A way that we can help them is to bring them to rehabilitation.
Which state has the highest rates of homelessness?
Hawaii