For uReports- can we please consider adding a category specifically for reporting encampments or unsafe/unsanitary situations near public areas. Being homeless is not a crime, I understand, but addressing encampments is one of the largest issues facing the city and there is no way to directly report them. Thank you.
I understand hands being tied with the homeless population but I find it very unnerving and scary that the tent campers next to transit are standing at the fence of the parking lot and peeing while the employees of transit are present and across the street where there is a park which could have children present…..I’m so upset that this is allowed to continue and I can’t walk into the office without being exposed to some random man
the abominable condition of the large homeless camp has been made even more disasterous by flooding. Debris and probably syringes are now plastered onto trees for a great distance
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the vote to remove the homeless camp at Seminary park was, by any moral opinion, disgusting, reprehensible, and downright evil. how dare you sit in your offices and make the decision to leave hundreds of people without any form of shelter, on the streets, at the beginning of winter. i understand an alternative was given night of, but those people are in the position they’re in because the government has proven time and time again that it will fail them when they need the help. you have proven this point to them once again. they had no reason to accept your handout, shame on all of you.
Hi, I love your website bloomington.in.gov. I especially like bloomington.in.gov/homeless-resources page. You have great information to share. I am writing to you because I work for American Addiction Centers (AAC). We take pride in offering the most up-to-date and helpful information about addiction. In fact, all of our articles are reviewed by a medical team so that we can make sure we're providing the best information to people looking for addiction help. Would you be interested in linking to some of our most helpful articles and resource pages? Below are pages that would be a great fit for your website: https://bloomington.in.gov/ureport/miscellaneous/53 https://drugabuse.com/usa/drug-abuse/indiana/ https://www.rehabs.com/local/indiana/ Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you! Best, Jenna Haynes Outreach Specialist [email protected] Detox.net
Hi! I hope you’re doing well. I came across your resource page bloomington.in.gov/homeless-resources. This is a great list of resources. Also, if you’re open to suggestions, I wanted to recommend an additional resource for inclusion. I think it might make a great addition to your page. Here’s the link to the resource: I’ll be glad to know if you found the resource a fit for your list. No obligations. Just something to help the community. Keep up the great work! Thanks for your time. Regards, Kimberly Ross
Good afternoon, My name is Jonathan Adkins and I recently visited your website for the first time. I want to thank you for all the work you have done and the resources you have provided for helping the homeless. Your site freely shares life-saving resources that provides shelter and encourages recovery. One of the many obstacles that homeless people face is substance abuse. It is often the underlaying issue to homelessness that must be addressed first. Just like you, I want to help people struggling with addiction and finding consistent shelter. This passion led me to joining the community outreach team for the substance abuse site, AddictionCenter.com. We publish comprehensive, reliable information about the various aspects of substance dependency and how it effects the homeless. In the spirit of helping members of our community struggling with homelessness, will you be able to assist us by adding our new resource: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/homelessness/ to your excellent list of websites at https://bloomington.in.gov/homeless-resources. Your online visitors will find tremendous value in the detailed information from this resource. It would be an honor to be included on your wonderful site! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Best wishes,
At this location on the City website (http://bloomington.in.gov/documents/viewDocument.php?document_id=3030)would you please update the information about Centerstone? The copy should read - Centerstone is a community-based behavioral healthcare provider. Persons with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders are often homeless or at-risk. Centerstone serves people who are homeless and who struggle with behavioral health issues. Services are available in 17 Indiana counties and surrounding areas. Centerstone has an extensive supportive housing continuum for adults with serious mental illness who are receiving clinical services from our clinics. Both transitional and permanent housing are available with varying levels of accompanying supportive services. Centerstone has over 316 residential beds in 27 facilities. Forty-six of these beds are reserved for clients meeting the HUD definition of homelessness. People who are homeless have access to Centerstone's services, including intensive case management, psychiatric care, and employment assistance. 645 South Rogers Street Bloomington, IN 47403 For more information and first appointments: 800-344-8802 Crisis Line 24/7: 800-832-5442