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>> "and sometimes dangerous" The number of homeless/crazy people on the streets surprises me when I'm in SF. I know many are probably harmless, but crazy peopl
by axod 16y ago
>> "and sometimes dangerous"
The number of homeless/crazy people on the streets surprises me when I'm in SF. I know many are probably harmless, but crazy people jumping around, shouting abuse, or acting weird just doesn't make things inviting. Not to mention the beggars at the stop signs.
Is there a system in the US for looking after mentally unstable people? eg would they be put into care if they don't have medical insurance?
- cageface 16y agoA very large percentage of the homeless in the U.S. are mentally ill or have substance abuse problems http://helpinghomeless.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/mental-illness-and-homelessness/ http://helpinghomeless.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/mental-illne...
- anamax 16y ago> Is there a system in the US for looking after mentally unstable people? eg would they be put into care if they don't have medical insurance? SF, like most large US cities, has lots of unused shelter and facilities. However, they're voluntary and many people won't volunteer.
- philwelch 16y agoThey can't be "put into care" against their will unless they are a proven danger to themselves or others, and many crazy homeless people are too adapted to the streets to successfully be put into care.