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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn’t read the thread, just the initial post, but I wanted to answer the question! Miriam’s Kitchen in DC has excellent programs. I was amazed by all that they offered the homeless when I volunteered there regularly in the past. Unhoused people can get a mailing address with them and check their mail. They can help with access to a phone (probably Zoom/video chat also these days) for an interview or as related to job applications. There are people to help make a resume and apply. They will get you toiletries, shave kit, socks, shoes, clothing, everything! This is an excellent organization. The social workers/case managers work with people and go the extra mile. If an individual was motivated they would give full support to get them from A to B. Healthcare volunteers from GW would come regularly to provide medical care. Amazing place![/quote]

For the ones who have the wherewithal and have the will to help themselves, the help is available.  But many lack one or both.[/quote]

NP but what more can we offer then? People say it’s cruel to do involuntary hospitalization for mental health issues yet we have lots of supports and services out there that many don’t want.  If you can’t force people to get help we can at least prevent them from living on a sidewalk in a tent.[/quote]

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