HOMELESS and HOMELESSNESS (YT video CTD18)
Channel: CTD Housing
Date: 2022-02-06

HOMELESS and HOMELESSNESS
A homeless person may not have a permanent abode and may live on the streets, in a shelter, or a mission, single-room occupancy facility, abandoned building or vehicle, or any other unsafe or temporary condition.       


How does Homeless Survive?      
Even if you're a kind person who donates to charities, you're usually uneasy when a homeless person approaches you and begs for money. 


Some homeless individuals are lazy, but many others have had a series of terrible luck with no one to assist them. 


Here are some survival techniques they can teach us.
 Layer Your Clothes
 Use newspapers to your advantage.
 Engage in Water Bottles
 Sleep in the same area as other homeless people.
 Get Ready to Move
 Pack only the necessary
 Avoid conflict
 Carry First Aid Kits
 Make Yourself at Home in The Crowd
 Make use of Baking Soda.
 Don't Eat Anything.
 Manage Your Emotions


How do Homeless People Stay Warm?
We'll never know how inventive those homeless people are regarding outdoor survival strategies and approaches.
 Clothing and insulation
 Cases of cold conditions throughout the winter
 Having a buddy will also keep you warm.


What are some Needs of Homeless People?
Homeless shelters accept a variety of gifts, but not all of them are equal.
What do homeless people need the most, other than a shelter?
 Socks
 Personal Hygiene Products
 Food
 Animal food
 Raingear
 Compassion


Where Should the Homeless Go?
The first and most effective strategy to combat homelessness is to prevent individuals from becoming homeless in the first place. 


The primary methods for persons who have already been homeless to get accommodation are listed below.
 Temporary or emergency shelters are designed for short-term stays, and 
tenants are not required to sign contracts. They often contain dorm-style sleeping rooms. 
 Low-barrier shelters adhere to the harm-reduction philosophy, with minimal
regulations and restrictions imposed on persons seeking refuge.
 Informal or unofficial encampments are collections of tents and temporary structures.
 Sanctioned Encampments are communities of non-traditional housing that
are legally authorized and often financially sponsored by local governments. 
 Single-room occupancy (SRO) hotels and flats refer to all accommodation 
and boarding homes.
 Transitional housing is a kind of short-term housing from two weeks to two
years linked to programs to assist individuals permanently escaping homelessness. 
 Permanent supportive housing for homeless persons with disabilities or severe substance misuse disorders includes wraparound healthcare and other supporting services.


Homeless Health Concerns
Is there any significant relationship between homelessness and health?


Homeless people have a high proportion of health issues such as the following;
 There is a scarcity of healthcare.
 Having trouble getting enough food
 Having difficulty remaining safe
 Violence
 Stress
 Unsanitary living situations
 Extreme weather exposure


In addition, some of the most common health problems that persons experiencing homelessness may have are as follows:
 HIV/AIDS
 Bronchitis, TB, and pneumonia are all examples of lung illnesses.
 Malnourishment
 Problems with one's mental health
 Substance abuse problems
 Skin infections.


Who are the Homeless Veterans?
These are people who have served in the armed forces but cannot find a suitable home.
The vast majority of them are single, from cities, and have mental illnesses, alcohol, drug misuse.
VA programs include housing solutions, career possibilities, health care, justice- and reentry-related services, and more, independently and with government and community partners.        


What is the Meaning of Homelessness?
Homelessness refers to the position of a person, family, or community without stable, safe, permanent, suitable accommodation, or the foreseeable prospect means and capacity to get such.       
The four types of homelessness are the following:
• Chronic Homelessness
• Episodic Homelessness
• Transitional Homelessness
• Hidden Homelessness


What Does Homelessness Causes?
One key factor is the scarcity of affordable homes.  


Some feel it is a choice; they believe that if homeless individuals wanted to, they could get themselves off the ground and be homeless merely because they are lazy.  


Why Homelessness Is A Problem?
Whether we are homeless or not, we are all affected by it. 
 It's a matter of public safety.           
 Economical issue 
 Above all, homelessness is a human tragedy.