Homelessness is a complicated and urgent issue here in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that requires the community's attention and response. Homelessness continues despite efforts to end it because of a number of factors, including social problems including mental illness and drug addiction, affordable housing shortages, and economic difficulties. Implementing effective solutions requires a thorough understanding of the problem's extent and the efforts being made to address it. In Hamilton County, where Chattanooga is located, there are about 1,400 homeless persons on any given night, according to the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition. This covers those living in transitional housing, shelters, and homes without any kind of shelter. An Abundance of Economic Factors go into the start of homelessness as…show more content… As they leave abusive environments, victims of domestic violence may end up homeless and need assistance and refuge to start over. In Chattanooga there has been an issue with cases of domestic abuse in the past. Different organizations and efforts are being made to further solve the issue in our city. Shelter Programs are a big help to the homeless population, no matter the size. The Chattanooga Community Kitchen and the Salvation Army are two organizations that provide emergency shelter and transitional housing, as well as basic necessities and support services, to people who are homeless. There are multiple Outreach and Support Services that people can use or go to for help in Chattanooga. Government departments and nonprofit groups work together to provide homeless people with access to essential resources like food banks, jobs, and medical treatment. Some programs place a high priority on giving homeless people permanent homes without any requirements in addition to supportive assistance to deal with underlying problems including mental health and drug
