"Management says the move was necessary for health and safety. Staff call it ethically questionable. The 47 women who were unexpectedly told they'd need to transfer to a different drug and alcohol treatment facility say the process has been traumatic."
"Over the past two years, a research team at Portland State University asked homeless residents what they need. The final report offers nuance to what a growing body of studies have found are the most effective ways to address homelessness."
"The answers are largely financial, with 98% of survey participants saying they want to move into permanent housing, but are afraid they won't be able to afford it."
The abrupt closure of a women's substance abuse treatment center has left 47 patients in distress, jeopardizing their sobriety. Management cites health and safety concerns, while staff question the ethics of the decision. Meanwhile, a study reveals that rent assistance is the most sought-after support among homeless individuals in Portland, with 98% expressing a desire for permanent housing but fearing affordability. Local governments are grappling with budget constraints as they address the homelessness crisis.
Read at Portland Mercury
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