🏘️ "In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply.* The reason: The country applies the „Housing First“ concept. Those affected by homelessness receive a small apartment and counselling – without any preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected thus make their way back into a stable life. And: All this is cheaper than accepting homelessness."

*before the right wing government took office
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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

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I can't stop drinking Diet Soda.

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Puget Sound mussels are failing drug tests

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