Portland doesn’t have a Homeless crisis. Portland has a mental health and addiction crisis. We also have a crisis in leadership that doesn’t seem to understand what the right approaches to help these vulnerable individuals. It’s timely rethink the approach and collaborate on a standardized model. Much easier said than done because historically the system is not big on collaborating or partnering. #Homeless | Truth on the streets

Portland has one of the highest per-capita populations of homeless individuals suffering from severe mental illness in the United States. This reality is especially alarming given that Oregon consistently ranks last nationwide for access to mental health care—creating a system where the most vulnerable are left with nowhere to go except the streets. #homeless | Truth on the streets