H.H.S. to Expand Faith-Based Addiction Programs for Homeless

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of religious organizations.

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related to addiction.
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To fix ‘spiritual malaise’ behind addiction, Kennedy announces efforts on homelessness and recovery

Trump administration details a new addiction initiative led by HHS secretary Kennedy emphasizing faith-based groups, tough love, and recovery.

Fall River's FAST team that aids homeless loses critical funding

Fall River's FAST team lost a critical piece of federal funding earlier this month. The City Council is calling on the state to help.

Inside the Quebec YMCA offering transitional housing to homeless people after hospital stay

The YMCA and CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal launched "A Pathway to Recovery," a pilot offering 48 private rooms for homeless patients post-hospitalization. It provides clinical care and housing support to break the cycle of ER readmissions.

Crazy scheme saw San Francisco taxpayers shell out $5M a year to hand out booze to homeless alcoholics

It’s last call for San Francisco’s government hooch. A COVID-era program that guzzled $5 million of taxpayer money annually to serve booze to homeless alcoholics will finally shutter this year, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie exclusively told The California Post.