California lacks sufficient shelter for its homeless population.

CoCs (community-based networks of care/services) report only 39 shelter beds for every 100 people experiencing homelessness.

Many people truly have nowhere to go.

Learn more: ppic.org/blog/taking-st…
Public Policy Institute of California

Increasing affordable housing is key to reducing homelessness.

Our top 3 recs:
➡️ Support housing production
➡️ Expand rental subsidies
➡️ Make subsidies work better

This #AffordableHousingMonth , let's embrace effective solutions.

Learn more: homelessness.ucsf.edu/our-impact/stu…

“Every route toward an answer flows through housing.' - Margot Kushel MD

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'... I excelled in school — and am an employed, drug-free, taxpaying citizen...' Many people 'are just one layoff, rent hike, medical emergency or divorce away from being where I am.' says Sandy Myskowski.

#affordablehousing shortage = more homelessness

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'The factors driving families into homelessness are as diverse as the families themselves. Regardless of the circumstances, the human costs for these families are enormous,' says Claudine Sipili.

Read more: thefulcrum.us/civic-engageme…

Powerful discussion today at UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative panel at UCSF’s SFBayCRN/ IMPACT conference on housing, labor, and health care. CTSI at UCSF

Join Dr. Margot Kushel MD at Housing Santa Cruz County’s #AffordableHousingMonth Kickoff event! Learn how we got here, what the consequences are, and what we need to do to end homelessness and improve health outcomes.

May 4, 4PM-6PM | Santa Cruz, CA

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#EndHomelessness

New analysis highlights the harms associated with involuntary displacements (AKA encampment sweeps). The authors recommend prioritizing alternative approaches, focused on housing and social services, to address unsheltered homelessness.

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We cannot end homelessness with temporary services alone.

“The rates of homelessness and the ability for people to exit homelessness really has everything to do with the availability and affordability of housing for low-income folks,” says Dr. Margot Kushel MD.

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Losing Medicaid coverage can be dangerous.

“Being out of your asthma medicine for three days can be life-threatening. If you have high blood pressure and you suddenly stop your medicine...your risk of having a heart attack goes way up,” says Margot Kushel MD.

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ICYMI: This month we teamed up with our Lived Expertise Advisory Board to launch a toolkit and webinar to help organizations and #livedexperts build meaningful partnerships.

📹 Watch Webinar: homelessness.ucsf.edu/calendar/doing…

📖 Get the Guide: homelessness.ucsf.edu/resources/vide…

Quote: Fresno Homeless Union

In 2023, California had only 24 units of housing available and affordable for every 100 extremely low-income households.

To solve homelessness, we must address this housing deficit - otherwise, folks have nowhere to go when they leave temporary housing.

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“The stakes are really high,” said Ann Marie Oliva. “What the data tells us, what the evidence tells us, what our humanity tells us, is that moving people around because you don’t want to see them is not the answer.” buff.ly/3U7MYlh

Congratulations Dr. Suen, for this well-deserved honor! We are grateful for all the incredible work you do!

Leslie Suen, MD, MAS

🚨New paper alert!

In states with stricter #COVID -19 rules, fewer people shared things like #cannabis joints or paraphernalia than in states with more relaxed rules, concludes a new paper by Dr. Ryan Assaf, PhD, MPH et al.

Learn more ⬇️
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“Now is the time to create an America that doesn’t abandon its elders. In doing so, we will not only improve the world for those experiencing homelessness, but create a future that is better for all,” says Dr. Margot Kushel MD.

Read Margot Kushel MD's new op-ed in U.S. News & World Report⬇️⬇️

Cities such as Milwaukee & Miami reduced homelessness by over 90% by investing in housing & support services. #JohnsonVGrantsPass could help pave the way for more cities across the U.S. to do the same.

Read more from our Decrim Director, Will Knight: loom.ly/Q0sk1UI

Dr.Margot Kushel MD calls for urgent action on older adult homelessness in today's CA Assembly Budget Subcommittee 2.

➡️ Focus on prevention
➡️ Center racial equity
➡️ Increase affordable housing
➡️ Tailor supports to older adults' needs

abgt.assembly.ca.gov/hearings
#EndHomelessness #Aging