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We have to care about the homeless and start helping them.
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~donate
~build more tiny houses
~help with addiction
~talk to them
You should care about this problem beacuse homeless has been a big problem in Seattle so much trash everywhere and its making Seattle look much dirtier then it should be so help get the homeless off the streets.

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One main reason why people are homeless is because of addiction

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One main reason why people are homeless is because of addiction

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This website basically shows how to get homeless people back up on their feet. Homeless that have any addiction to any type a drug people have to take note that these people need help. People have to notice that homeless people need help its usally the greedy people in the world who just dont really care. They don't realize these are normal people they just see them as something else but really they could be a very nice person who just needs to pick their feet up. But this explains how homeless can get off streets with addiction by going to this rehab program

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Too often, addiction and homelessness walk hand in hand, but luckily, you can get help for both of these issues when you find the right facility. A homelessness and addiction rehab and recovery center can help you get back on your feet while beating your addiction. If you are struggling with both homelessness and addiction, you deserve to get help from the best treatment facility.

Addiction and Homelessness

Homelessness and addiction can be difficult problems to overcome. This is especially true if you are struggling with both of these issues at the same time. Although exact numbers can be hard to pin down, estimates from the National Coalition for the Homeless claims that roughly 38 percent of homeless people are addicted to alcohol and over a quarter of homeless individuals are addicted to some type of drug. ¹ A national survey revealed that substance abuse was the number one reason single adults became homeless in 2008, with 68% of U.S. cities citing it as the primary cause. ¹ Homeless youths are more likely to suffer from drug dependence, while alcohol abuse is more prevalent amongst the older population. ¹

Not everyone suffers from a substance addiction prior to experiencing homelessness, though; many people turn to drugs and alcohol in order to cope with homelessness, which often leads to addiction, and further exacerbates the situation. Without the right treatment for addiction, it may be rather difficult to escape the cycle of homelessness and addiction.

If you are homeless and struggling with an addiction, it is time to get the help you deserve. Whether your addiction caused your homelessness or developed in response to it, you can get the help you need from a homelessness and addiction recovery program. When you contact us at , we will help you find the best homelessness and addiction rehab facility for your needs.

Finding Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Centers

Several homelessness and addiction treatment centers can be found around the country; however, it is important to note that each facility may offer slightly different amenities and a slightly different approach to treatment. The facility that works best for one individual may not be the one that works best for another.

When looking for the ideal facility, you need to focus on finding the one that best matches your individual needs. Ideally, you should find a facility that can adeptly address all your needs, and not just your addiction issues. Many homeless people suffering from a substance addiction also suffer from a co-occurring mental health disorder. It's important that the recovery program specializes in dual diagnosis if this is the case. Dual diagnosis facilities have programs that are specifically designed to treat co-occurring disorders. They provide addiction recovery counseling in addition to mental health services and life skills training.

The staff members should have experience working with the unique issues that are faced by the homeless population, but they should also have experience treating any other disorders you may have. For instance, if you struggle with a mental health disorder or have experienced something traumatic in the past, the facility you choose should be able to diagnose, understand, and treat the issue as necessary.

It's of extreme importance that homelessness is addressed in treatment. The acquisition of stable housing while the patient receives treatment, as well as after, can aid in preventing relapse. ¹ Below is a list of services the recovery center should provide in order to prepare the patient for success post-treatment ¹:

Physical health care.

Money management training.

Peer support.

Employment and education opportunities.

Daily living skills.

Aid in rejoining the community.

The Right Approach to Therapy

One of the most important things you will do when staying at a homelessness and addiction treatment facility is attend therapy meetings. There are many different approaches to therapy, and you should look closely at which type a particular facility offers before you decide to stay there. The right therapy will be key to your successful recovery.
"One of the most important things you will do when staying at a homelessness and addiction treatment facility is attend therapy meetings."In many cases, facilities feature a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy, which will examine the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and can help you learn to make positive decisions without turning to drugs and alcohol. Through your therapy, you can develop healthy strategies to cope with stress or boredom that don't involve drugs or alcohol.

You may want to augment that type of therapy with another approach, depending on your beliefs and independent needs. If you feel you need the help of a higher power to guide you through this process, for instance, you may want to find a facility that can offer you faith-based counseling or a 12-step approach to therapy. These programs provide you with a supportive and encouraging environment in which people share and listen to one another's experiences associated with addiction and homelessness. 12-step programs typically have a sponsorship program in which you choose a sponsor that you trust and confide in.

Rejoining Society

You may spend anywhere from a few weeks to several months at a homelessness and addiction recovery center. Research has revealed that the longer a homeless patient with a substance addiction stays in treatment, the more likely he or she is to achieve and maintain sobriety. ² When it is time to leave the facility, it is important that the program helps you get back on your feet and sets you up for continued success. The best homelessness and addiction treatment facilities should have a team a treatment team that prepares an aftercare plan for you. Aftercare is any ongoing treatment that occurs after the initial recovery program. Aftercare programs, which decrease the risk of relapse, can include:

Outpatient treatment.

Individual therapy.

Group counseling.

Support groups

Making the Call

If you are or someone you love is homeless and struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, help is available. When you call us at , we will help you find the best homelessness and addiction recovery facility for you.

Sources

[1]. Substance Abuse and Homelessness. (2009, July). Retrieved January 26, 2016, from http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/addiction.pdf
[2]. S. Z. (2002). Substance Abuse Treatment: What Works for Homeless People? A Review of Literature. Translating Research into Practice Subcommittee, 6. Retrieved January 26, 2016, from http://www.nhchc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SubstanceAbuseTreatmentLitReview.pdf

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Choosing the Best Inpatient Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Center

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created on | modified on Too often, addiction and homelessness walk hand in hand, but luckily, you can get help for both of these issues when you find the right facility. A homelessness and addiction rehab and recovery center can help you get back on your feet while beating your addiction.

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Tiny houses in Seattle are a great benefit

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Tiny houses in Seattle are a great benefit

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What these tiny houses do for the community are tremendous help. Tiny houses help homeless people by providing them with a safe environment. Instead of homeless men or women living on the streets we have better solution which is building tiny houses. This is a good thing because it can help the homeless rebuild there lives one at a time. So it is a very good benefit.

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To contact the Tiny House program, email tinyhouses@lihi.org.

In partnership with the Cities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, and with faith communities and building trade organizations throughout the State of Washington, the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is one of the largest providers of tiny house village shelters in the nation, ensuring that people's experience in homelessness is as safe, dignified, and brief as possible.

Tiny houses offer tremendous benefits over tents - they are safe, weatherproof, and lockable - and the communities that we help build allow residents to reclaim their dignity and get on a path to housing in a supportive village environment.

Each tiny house has electricity, overhead light, and a heater. Each tiny house village has kitchen and restroom facilities, onsite showers and laundry, a counseling office, and a welcome/security hut where donations of food, clothing, and hygiene items can be dropped off.

Learn More

Tiny House Villages

Tiny House Villages - Seattle
Residents are placed by referral only through the City of Seattle's Navigation Team and REACH.
Camp Second Chance: 9701 Myers Way S, Seattle - (206) 666-9860
Georgetown Village: 1020 S Myrtle Street, Seattle - (206) 507-6398
Interbay Village: 1601 15th Ave W, Seattle - (206) 719-1463
Lake Union Village (LUV): 800 Aloha St, Seattle - (206) 507-2475
Othello Village: 7544 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle - (206) 507-1342
T. C. Spirit Village: 612 22nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 - (206) 580-6099
True Hope Village: 1714 E Yesler Way, Seattle - (206) 247-9538
Whittier Heights Village: 8030 15th Ave NW - (206) 713-0062

Tiny House Village - Olympia
Plum Street Village: 830 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA - 206-471-8891

Tiny House Villages - Tacoma
Tacoma Emergency Micro-Shelters (TEMS): 623 E 60th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
Village at 6th & Orchard: 602 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
ʔay̓gʷasilali Village: 2027 E Wright Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
Upcoming Villages
Progressive Skyway Village
Gardenview Village (Bellingham)
Program Contact

If you are interested in finding out more about the following topics or have any other questions, please email tinyhouses@lihi.org: (1) Donating a tiny house or tiny house building materials, (2) donating supplies or meals to a village, (3) your specific skill set or interests as a volunteer, or (4) how to start a tiny house village in your community.

To donate money, please visit Donate.

Resources

In the News

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Please consider a donation to our Tiny House ProgramThe cost of materials for a tiny house is $4,500. Donations of any amount will help. To contact the Tiny House program, email tinyhouses@lihi.org. In partnership with the Cities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, and with faith communities and building trade organizations throughout the State of Washington,...

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This is why getting people off the streets is important.

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This is why getting people off the streets is important.

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Its very hard being homeless because its very hard to function. People always assume the worst but you reall don't know the story of a homless woman or man. Like in Seattle most people become homeless simply because the expense of housing is just to much for some people to pay. So we have to make more tiny houses for homeless people to stay at.
This video explains that in Seattle 45,000 housholds pay more than 50% of their total income towards rent. This means that if these households don't make enough money they will not be able to pay their rent and become homeless.

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Homelessness remains major problem in Seattle

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~This is how homelessness affects Seattle.
~You can't really get homeless people off the streets, you can help them by giving them help  and helping get there lives in check. ~Things you can do ---> donate ------> provide bedding

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Homeless in Washington State Introduction

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Homeless in Washington State Introduction

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How do we get homeless people off the streets?
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We have to care more about the homeless and start helping them.
>Reasons
~donate
~build more tiny houses
~help with addiction
~talk to them