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Nearly one-third of people who are homeless have mental
illnesses. With the appropriate treatment, care and support, they
could live successful, productive lives in the community.
Unfortunately, most people who are homeless lack access to the
services they need.
But by organizing public education and advocacy campaigns,
communities across the country can implement state-of-the-art
programs that will help people move off the streets and into homes
and apartments.
Use these fact sheets from the NMHA website to educate your
community and legislators about the need for improved and expanded
services:
Together, we can eliminate homelessness.
For more information, contact:
National Mental Health
Association
2001 N. Beauregard Street, 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone 800-969-NMHA (6642)
TTY 800-433-5959
Fax 703-684-5968
Email: infoctr@nmha.org
Call Ten Broeck Hospital at 502-426-6380 or 1-800-866-8876
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