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Addressing houselessness requires a collective effort and education is crucial. People with lived experience should be involved in decision-making. We need to address structural issues like affordable housing and living wages. Prioritize providing housing without conditions and offer support services as needed. More affordable housing options are needed. Harm reduction programs and diverse treatment services should be available. Mobile services can bring healthcare and mental health services directly to those in need. Positive peer support and culturally specific programs are important. Integrated care systems should be created to provide medical, mental health, housing, employment, and addiction services in one place. Addressing houselessness is a collective responsibility that necessitates a multi-faced approach involving each and every one of us. Education is key. Let's educate ourselves and others about the realities of houselessness and its impact on the whole community. Include those with lived experience. People directly impacted by houselessness should be at the table when decisions are made. Address structural issues. We must tackle the root causes like the lack of affordable housing and living wages. Housing first. Prioritize providing housing without preconditions then offer support services as needed. More affordable housing. Safe, supportive, accessible housing options for everyone. Harm reduction programs. Prioritize meeting people where they are without judgment. Diverse treatment services. A variety of options for mental health addiction and other challenges. Mobile services. Bring health care and mental health services directly to those who are in need. Positive peer support. Foster connections and build communities among those with lived experiences. Culturally specific programs. Tailor services to meet the unique needs of different communities like youth, Latinx, refuge, and LGBTQ plus individuals. Integrated care. Create systems for medical, mental health, housing, employment, and addiction services are available in one place.