It still amazes me that we closed down virtually all mental istitutions in the US, and then we’re surprised to see mentally ill people struggling on the streets

It still amazes me that we closed down virtually all mental istitutions in the US, and then we’re surprised to see mentally ill people struggling on the streets? According to research almost half of the homeless have a mental illness, with about 25% having a very serious one[1]. If you’ve ever been walking down SF you know exactly who that 25% is. They’re on the street and they need an institution not a needle exchange or free boarding. 1. https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/consequences/homeless-mentally-ill.html https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/consequences/homeless-mental...