Season 5 Episode 1
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New Solutions for Utah's Unhoused
With rising costs of living and rent, an increasing number of Utahns are facing housing insecurity. Approximately 8,500 people became homeless for the first time in 2022. How can we help prevent homelessness, as well as assisting those already unhoused?
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Mental Health and Homelessness
People struggling with housing insecurity are often dealing with mental health struggles at the same time. Hear from a Utah man about how his PTSD led to substance abuse, and eventually living on the streets. He shares what eventually helped him, and what is needed to bring hope to the unhoused population.
Resources
Homeless Services Line (801) 990-9999
Salt Lake Valley Coalition Coordinated Entry Hotline (385) 465-5935
Department of Workforce Services - Housing & Community Development
Department of Workforce Services - Utah’s Plan to Address Homelessness (February 2023)
Mountainland Continuum of Care (Utah, Summit, and Wasatch Counties)
National Alliance to End Homelessness - Utah Report
Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness
Switchpoint Community Resource Center
Utah Homeless Service Board (formerly Utah Homelessness Council)