Homelessness is a complex issue cause by a combination of factors. And I want to break those factors down.
****ECONOMIC FACTORS**** is one because the lack of affordable housing, unemployment, and poverty are significant contributions. Many people simply can't afford rent, and even those with jobs may not make enough to cover basic living expenses.
****MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE**** is another because mental illness and substance abuse can make it difficult for individuals to maintain stable housing. Without adequate access to treatments and support services, many people with these challenges end up on the streets.
FAMILY BREAKDOWN**** is also one simply because domestic violence, family conflicts, and divorce can leave individuals, especially women and children, without a safe place to live.
****SYSTEMIC ISSUE**** can be another due to inadequate social safety nets, such as insufficient welfare support, lack of afforable healthcare and limited acess to mental health service. Also for drug abuse is a serious issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. It involves the habitual misuse of substances, such as drugs and alcohol, leading to physical, emotional, and psychological dependence. People who abuse drugs often do so to cope with stress trauma, or mental health issues, but the behavior can lead to severe consequences, including addiction, health problems and even death. Drug abusers may struggle with maintaing relationships, employment, and daily responsibilities as the addiction take over their lives. So that can also push vulnerable individuals into Homelessness
****NATURAL DISASTER AND DISPLACEMENT**** events like hurricans, food, or wars can displace people from their homes, leading to homelessness, especially in areas with limited resources to rebuild.
****LACK OF SUPPORT NETWORKS**** can lead some people to lack strong social support networks, such as family or friends, who could help them in time of need.
****GENTRIFICATION AND DISPLACEMENT**** is in many cities, gentrification pushes low income residents out of their own homes as property value rises, leading to increase homelessness
****VETERANS ISSUE**** veterans may face unique challenges such as PTSD, difficulties in transitioning to civilization life, and limited acess to veteran- specific services, contributions to homelessness among this group for them to go out to service the country and only to throw them out in the streets with no support.
