@invisiblepeopletv: “The critique is towards the housing only model because they never talk about the support, they just give someone apartment and then, you know, nothing happens, And sooner or later the people are back on the streets.” ~ Juha kahila The political push for higher numbers led to a focus on housing only, while social and political pressure within the sector kept people from speaking openly about issues with Housing First. By ignoring its challenges, we unintentionally fueled opposition. Though there’s been some progress toward open conversations in the past year, we need a culture of honest dialogue without fear of repercussions. Only then can we address what’s broken and build systems that effectively prevent and solve homelessness. 📺 Watch the full episode on Invisible People’s YouTube channel or 🎧 listen wherever you get your podcasts. #homeless #invisiblepeople #podcast