Education seminars
April Special Educational Session PDF Print E-mail

Topic:  Protecting our Veterans:

Addressing Homelessness Among Our Nation's Protectors (A discussion panel to raise awareness and educate the public about the physical, mental, and emotional issues facing veterans that may lead them to becoming homeless.)
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FAQs

Do all homeless people have mental illnesses?
Sometimes homeless people are physically ill—living on the streets can be very hard. Nationally, 25% of homeless adults are estimated to have some form of mental illness. The percentage in northwest D.C. is considerably higher. Some hear voices as a result, and may talk to those voices. They may be addicted to a drug or alcohol. Others have just fallen on hard times.