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2024 Annual Conference and Exposition Recap
This year’s conference and exposition brought together over 1,260 Citygate Network members and supporters Lexington, Kentucky
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Don’t Cheapen Trauma
In a thought-provoking article published in Psychology Today, author and licensed clinical social worker Nancy Colier critiques the widespread use of the term “trauma.” She believes it's often used as a catch-all label for any challenges or inconveniences we feel shouldn't happen to us.
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Canadian Province Divided on How to Spend Monies for Homelessness
Recent statistics from Ontario, Canada, reveal a significant funding shift in homelessness programs versus community housing. While the government has allocated millions to address immediate homelessness, funding for long-term community housing initiatives has drastically declined.
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LA Tries New Initiative to Treat More Addicts
In Los Angeles County, a new initiative called Reaching the 95% (R95) aims to improve engagement with those needing addiction treatment. Nationwide statistics reveal that while over 48 million Americans struggle with drug or alcohol use disorders, only 13 million sought treatment last year.
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Minds In Crisis
"Minds In Crisis" by Kristi Rector explores the mental health crisis affecting homeless and vulnerable populations. Highlighting alarming statistics, the article traces the crisis's roots to policy changes since 1945. It discusses the shift from institutional care to community-based services, the funding shortfalls, and the current reliance on jails and emergency departments. The article calls for rescue missions to adopt a proactive role in providing mental health care and support.
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