L.A. City, County Officials Connect 100 Homeless Individuals With Medical, Mental Health Care Services
On Wednesday, officials said that a recent joint effort between Los Angeles city and county agencies found more than 100 homeless individuals on skid row who needed immediate mental health care or other medical services. City Council member Jose Huizar said that 80 individuals received treatment for scabies, wounds or other medical issues, while 27 individuals were referring for mental health services.
- "Skid Row Sweep Finds Many Homeless With Medical, Psychiatric Needs" (Holland, "L.A. Now," Los Angeles Times, 9/11).