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twitterLetter: Many big gaps in homeless services
Monday, June 27, 2005 | 8:36 a.m.
Homeless veterans have earned and deserve to have full access to the health services of the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department. They currently are segregated from the general population.
They, along with the balance of the homeless population, must be given the same respect and equal treatment under the law as is given to all citizens. At times some elected officials have not given them respect as constituents and have allowed selective enforcement of laws against them.
Also, the intervention on Wilson Street has demonstrated gaps in the services available to all homeless people. Rental assistance of $369 a month is insufficient to obtain an adequate rental unit in a decent neighborhood. Clark County and the regional cities have housing available that is either owned or abandoned which could be utilized and might be more economical than paying a supplement of $369.
We have homeless people who are receiving income but, because of the present rules, are not eligible for benefits. Why not consider a guardianship program and charge them a nominal fee for rent? Without a viable housing program, there are many homeless people who won't be helped and won't receive proper follow-up services.
The Wilson Street intervention should point up the gaps in services that will have to be addressed to have a successful 10-year regional plan to address chronic homelessness.
FRANK PERNA
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