Oakland city crews have begun demolishing its largest homeless camp, relocating 70 residents to a newly converted hotel shelter. While this move offers a significant step toward safety, the adjustment to indoor living can be challenging. Many face difficulties related to drug addiction, isolation, and adapting to confined spaces. The Mandela House shelter provides resources such as syringes and test strips to address these issues, recognizing that substance use disorders often persist despite the transition to housing. With a significant percentage of unhoused individuals struggling with addiction, the need for supportive services remains crucial.
For some of the former residents of E. 12th, it's their first time living indoors in years. But while it marks a major step toward safety...
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