people talk about how the homelessness crisis links back to de-institutionalization under Reagan in the 80s. there's truth in that, but living in abusive state institutions is stretching the idea of housing.
i'd guess that many have never spent time in current institutions as workers or 'guests'. but they're often places where people have little to no rights in practice and are treated much like property.
many people who are unhoused are mentally ill, but so is much of the population at-large
the homelessness crisis is at the intersection of housing, jobs, cost-of-living, and healthcare crises - and is mediated by the terror known as psychiatry
bringing institutions back just hides folks away in a abusive conditions. it doesn't meaningfully improve their lives or add real stability.
to 'fix' homelessness you abolish capitalism/Empire.
treating symptoms eternally and ignoring root causes is how the US Healthcare system and capitalist politics generally function
it's not a solution
@johnbrowntypeface I would love it if there were houses where people could check themselves in if they want to, but cannot be forced to stay for any length. Like, I'm imagining a house staffed with people who are skilled in helping people who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns.
I think the fear of being held captive prevents a lot of people from getting help. That part has to go.
@CorvidCrone
that sounds like an autonomous group home lol
(which is apparently called peer respite)
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