While Cities Pass Laws That Punish Homelessness, Los Angeles Opens a Harm Reduction Campus Built on Dignity and Care
People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles with a substance use disorder have a new compassionate treatment option, according to reports.
This spring, LA opened the Skid Row Cares campus to help people living unsheltered access treatment and other services. The campus uses harm reduction principles to help people address underlying issues related to homelessness. For people who are working toward sobriety, the campus offers mental health and addiction treatments. Those who are not ready to quit using drugs can receive clean syringes, pipes, and drug testing strips.
Overall, the campus has 22 recovery beds and another 48 beds reserved for seniors experiencing homelessness who need shelter. There are also arts and wellness programs, a food pantry, and pet care…