But it is self evident that there are thousands of people in local jails and state prisons with serious brain disorders. CSS must respond better to people whose problematic behavior may lead to criminal acts. Also, this problem calls for a dramatic improvement in jail mental health care. Housing and homelessness . Perhaps homelessness is the worst case of community neglect.
Many homeless adults have a serious brain disorder.
Consumers living in poverty have a very hard time finding affordable housing. Solving this problem will require multiple strategies. Disincentives to employment must be eliminated. Better employment supports are needed. And mental health systems must develop a better track record of housing development, Recovery .