LAKE ELSINORE – (INT) – New statistics show how one Inland Empire city is reaching out to the homeless.

Sheriff’s deputies were joined by the Social Workers Action Group (SWAG), a non-profit agency, in making personal contact with 1,568 homeless individuals during 2019 throughout the city. About 18 percent refused help.

Results:

73 individuals exited the streets

14 individuals were reunited with family.

43 individuals were placed into temporary / transitional housing.

10 individuals were placed into permanent housing.

6 individuals were placed into long term substance abuse centers / housing

14 Veterans were received assistance.

152 individuals accepted and received mental health services.

20 individuals chose to return to the streets after accepting housing.

278 individuals declined to answer outreach questions or listen to the available resources

The team collected over 230 tons (460,000 pounds) of debris created by the homeless population.

Story Date: January 22, 2020