Open a psychiatric facility for those who are mentally ill and homeless
Since the closure of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Greater S.E., the mentally ill and unstable have been tossed to the streets. This is becoming an increasing larger problem in that they are mingled with those who are not mentally ill, they have no central location to obtain medications and/or live. A new facility needs to be created for those who fall under this category.
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Mariah commented
Isn't that what 35 K St does, as well as a number of contract agencies? I'd like see St. E's expanded as an Assisted Care Living Facility for the mentally ill, like they do for folks who need medical care but not nursing homes. And yes, this living arrangement should allow a person as much freedom as the rest of us have.