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Opinion: Public Health And Homelessness An Injury Or

The economic damage wrought by the COVID pandemic has forced hundreds of people out of their homes this year. Out of options, many of those people began living in city parks or under bridges across St. But as city and social service organizations moved aggressively to support them, they found many of the usual solutions to the crisis were not available. The need for social distancing means shelters have to limit the number of people they can serve. And those who might have stayed with friends or family are finding fewer options.

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These challenges have left nearly people on the streets in St. Paul ina dramatic increase from previous years. As winter arrives, supporting unsheltered people in our community has become an urgent need - one that grows more urgent each day. In late October, our leaders had the see more to visit a local tent encampment with City of St. Paul officials and see the needs of the people in the encampment firsthand. While social service organizations worked to provide food, sanitary services and other support at the site, leaders witnessed how challenging it was to coordinate services and maintain ongoing support in a setting not intended for shelter.

They needed shelter. One resident I met said he was ready to get back on his feet, but he just needed help to build the foundation that would get him there.

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go here Without stable housing, many were unable to manage health conditions appropriately, Reed said. There are multiple factors that result in their having a harder time accessing mental health or chemical dependency treatment.

Ramsey County public health officials will convert Bethesda into housing for people. There, Hmelessness will have private rooms, meals, and bathroom and shower facilities. The county will coordinate mental healthcare and chemical abuse treatment on site, as well as a variety of other social services such as employment assistance. Those with COVID symptoms will have access to treatment and the ability to isolate from other residents in a separate area of the building. The first residents will be welcomed as early as December.

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We will draw on years of experience partnering with organizations such as Catholic Charites and its downtown St. Paul Opportunity Center, where we operate telehealth hubs. These private rooms with computer equipment provide patients with access to virtual mental and chemical-health counseling. We will also leverage our experience operating the Coming Home program in partnership with Guild and Hearth Connection.

This effort disrupts the cycle of homelessness and improves health by addressing social factors like access to food, clothing, furniture and employment. Evidence shows people who are homeless experience higher rates of both mental and physical health issues, are more likely to have multiple health concerns, and have less access to primary care services, according to the American Public Health Association. As a result, they are more likely to seek care through hospital emergency departments, which are more costly and less likely to address long-term health needs.]