Two years ago, legislation was passed tasking the Utah Homelessness Council and the Utah Office of Homeless Services with crafting a plan to tackle homelessness in the Beehive State.
Beginning in early 2022, a consulting agency reviewed multiple survey reports, interviewed community leaders and those experiencing homelessness.
"We want to reduce the effects of homelessness, we want to reduce homelessness, we want to prevent homelessness," said Wayne Niederhauser, State of Utah Homeless Coordinator. "We've got a really good idea of what housing, response is needed, things like First Step House that we're here today that deal with severe mental illness, and drug addiction, behavioral health issues," said Niederhauser.The plan also reveals several target outcomes they look to reach by 2027:
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