What are some ideals to strive for in regards to the institionalization of the homeless?

Question

What can be done to improve on whatever efforts already exist in regards to the institutionalization of the homeless?

Institutionalization of the homeless means relief services, getting them off drug, intoxication and other unhealthy habits. They would also need training if that is possible.

I am asking this on the philosophy group so that we can go over theories. From theories we can possibly chalk out better plans for the homeless.

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Regarding the homeless my idea was this. Set up vegetarian foodrelief for the homeless. Establish counseling and social services for the homeless. Somehow the homeless need to be kept off of drug/intoxication abuse, other addictions, learn normal habits of hygiene and proper behavior, and possibly get job training.

Answer 1

I am 52yrs old. I was homeless 4 differant times in my life. The
last time was in 2004 & 2005. I was living on the streets of
Chicago. I am a recovering alcoholic. As a result of my being
homeless this last time out, in Jan. 05 I received frostbite. As a
result of that I had lost 1/2 of my right leg & 1/3 of my left foot
to amputation.
After 1 month in the hospital, and 7 months in a nursing
home, I moved to Wisconsin Sept. 14, 2005.
That is when I gave up drinking, and turned my life
around. In the short time I have been here, I have received a
GED, and in Sept. of this year I shall be attending the University
of Wisconsin. ( A 52 YEAR OLD FRESHMAN ) not to damn bad
for a one time, bust out drunken stumble bum.
In answer to your question, we as homeless people are
able to do things for ourselfs. Most chose not to even try.
Others truly do need assistance. If you would like to have some
more information on this, contact me, for some first hand info.
[e-mail]

Answer 2

Let's not make it into an institution, a naturalized inevitability, a social function.

People are homeless for one reason.
THEY DON'T HAVE A HOME.

why don't they? a million reasons.

Answer 3

build a home for those who r homeless so they can start building their own lives.