In an article written by Ariel Carmona, Jr., acarmona@willitsnews.com
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to endorse in concept a series of recommended actions regarding homelessness stemming out of a consultant’s report, paid almost $50,000 by the county to examine and suggest solutions to this ongoing problem.
After meeting with various agencies, service providers, nonprofits, regional businesses and other stakeholders, Robert Marbut, an expert in homeless studies, presented a draft of his final report last month to county officials which includes county-wide strategic recommendations including making decisions based on data, encouraging all organizations and the public to engage with, rather than enable the homeless, and the separation of children from chronic adults whenever possible, among 28 other recommendations and four others labeled “next steps.”
Some of the issues include: a dearth of substance abuse and mental health treatment services and the need to prioritize and expand the amount of substance abuse and mental health treatment available. And, the need for more special programs for children experiencing homelessness.
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