r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Garey_Coleman • 10d ago

Where are the homeless supposed to go?

Cities have been cracking down on homeless people so they can’t have encampments or stay on sidewalks. At the same time usually the shelters are full. So those who are unable to get into a shelter, where are they supposed to go?

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u/Internal-Syrup-5064 10d ago

My comment was utterly sincere, and had me thinking about a friend I lost to this. I thought it was just gonna get down voted like crazy. I didn't realize that this meant something to me until I clicked the notification. I'm glad others can see this, too.

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u/Geese_are_dangerous 10d ago

We have more shelter beds available than homeless people in my province, yet 100s still choose to live rough due to addiction and severe mental health issues.

Some people need involuntary treatment for their own good.

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u/rain_upahead 10d ago

Idk where you live in Canada but on the west coast shelters are impossible to get into and the rules the shelters impose (which of course they have to have rules) create a lot of barriers to folks to move forward. Shelters are a space of temporary safety but they are not a long term solution

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u/Geese_are_dangerous 10d ago

Nova Scotia.

We have lots of space

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u/rain_upahead 10d ago

I suppose a lot more homeless make their way to West coast because it's warmer in winter. Id be curious to see shelter rates in winter vs summer in your area

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u/Geese_are_dangerous 10d ago

Always spaces in the summer, not nearly as many in the winter. Anecdotally at least