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Season 5 Episode 1

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New Solutions for Utah's Unhoused

With rising costs of living and rent, an increasing number of Utahns are facing housing insecurity. Approximately 8,500 people became homeless for the first time in 2022. How can we help prevent homelessness, as well as assisting those already unhoused?

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Mental Health and Homelessness

People struggling with housing insecurity are often dealing with mental health struggles at the same time. Hear from a Utah man about how his PTSD led to substance abuse, and eventually living on the streets. He shares what eventually helped him, and what is needed to bring hope to the unhoused population.