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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
To End Homelessness In Durham
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Face of Homelessness in Durham
2006 Point-In-Time Count Results
*Number does not reflect status of homeless individuals living on the street.
| Total Homeless in Durham |
502 |
| Homeless people staying in temporary shelter |
460 |
| Homeless people without shelter (i.e. on the streets) |
42 |
| Homeless people in families (including children) |
115 |
| Homeless children |
64 |
| Homeless individuals (not in families) |
387 |
| Homeless people with a history of domestic violence |
*80 |
| Chronically homeless people |
* 157 |
| Homeless with substance abuse problem |
*317 |
| Homeless Veterans |
*82 |
| Homeless with Mental Illness |
*151 |
Characteristics of homeless individuals in Durham
- 21% are veterans
- 10% have severe and persistent mental illness
- 73% are chronic substance users
- 11% have a dual diagnosis
- 19 % are chronically homeless (compared with a national average around 10%)
Characteristics of families who are homeless in Durham
- Individuals in families make up 24% of the homeless population
- 13% of all the homeless families have a chronic substance abuser as part of the family
- 11% of those who are homeless in families are homeless because of domestic violence
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The 10-Year Results Plan to End Homelessness in Durham is the result of a partnership between the City of Durham, Durham County and Triangle United Way. |
