All news by author: Erica C. Barnett

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, cities are still grappling with transitioning people from shelters to safer housing

Removing individuals from encampments does not benefit public health either during the COVID-19 pandemic or at any other time, according to advocates

Street newspapers created by and for those experiencing homelessness are a staple in numerous cities. However, can these determined publications withstand the effects of the coronavirus pandemic?

Over time, the demand for treatment will grow

Seattle, a COVID-19 pandemic hotspot, has a homeless population of at least 7,800 people

What happens when face-to-face meetings, a lifeline for people with addiction, are banned?

Inside the contentious "aversion therapy" program at Schick Shadel, a 10-day residential rehab center located near Seattle

A team of researchers wants to find a better way to help people addicted to methamphetamines.