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Problems with Homelessness in San Francisco - Coggle Diagram
Problems with Homelessness in San Francisco
Consequences (So What?)
Easier Access to Drugs
Increased substance abuse
Strain on Healthcare System
Increased emergency room usage
People can't get consistent healthcare
Lack of Access to Bathrooms
Unsanitary streets
Cycle of Poverty
People can't break out from being homeless
Limited access to opportunities
Social Isolation
Leaving friends and family
According to Channel 5's video, a man left his family in South Carolina and they don't know that he's alive in SF
Worsens mental health
Increased Crime Rates
According to Channel 5's video, people are committing crime to make money and survive on the streets
Causes (Why?)
Unemployment
Stores and companies are closing down and people are getting laid off.
People who have limited access to education can't do higher-paying jobs
Mental Health Issues
Lack of mental health resources available
People refuse support because of social stigma
Lack of Affordable Housing
People can't afford to pay high rental costs.
There are not enough low-income housing options so people are forced to be homeless.
Drug Abuse
People have been addicted to drugs because they want to find a sense of relief from the realities of the real world
People have injured themselves on the job so they take pain killers and opiates are highly addictive
Seeking support in San Francisco because of personal problems
According to The San Francisco Standard article, a woman came to SF seeking support after her husband spent all their money on gambling
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