> Yes, absolutely. Pretending that these people are on the streets because of tough luck and that they can be helped by just putting them in housing is delusion

> Yes, absolutely. Pretending that these people are on the streets because of tough luck and that they can be helped by just putting them in housing is delusional. It can't be the last step, but we've got a lot of evidence it helps as a first step. > The much more difficult puzzle pieces are how to deal with the underlying causes. Ignoring these real causes also does not help anyone. It's a lot easier to get therapy, addiction treatment, and other services if you're not looking for somewhere to shelter all the time.