Homeless care in the future: How new support models are making a difference
Homeless services in Michigan are reconfiguring themselves to tackle what is becoming an increasingly complex situation with innovative forms of assistance that go beyond providing a place to stay for those without a home for the night. While traditional services remain as crucial as ever, there is a growing movement toward holistic, long-term solutions to address the root causes of homelessness, including mental health issues, substance abuse, and unemployment. Nonprofits and public agencies are collaborating like never before to integrate mental health counselling, substance abuse treatment, and workforce training into homeless services in Michigan . This method of care provides a personalized pathway for each person to receive the specific treatment they need for maximum success in achieving long-term stability. Housing First programs have gained traction, focusing on providing permanent housing first, with no prerequisites, and then offering supportive services for other issue...