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Across California, a silent mental health crisis is unfolding—nearly 90% of the 182,000 unhoused people suffer from anxiety, depression, or PTSD, yet traditional care is out of reach. Enter “street therapy”: therapists treating patients on park benches, in tents, and even cars, helping people like Jessica Scott finally secure housing after years of struggle. But demand far outpaces supply, despite 70+ street medicine teams now operating statewide. While some argue basic needs must come first, social workers like Lisette Carmona insist that meeting people where they are is vital to recovery. Without consistent mental health support, homelessness becomes a cycle that’s nearly impossible to break—making these on-the-ground efforts a lifeline for thousands.

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