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Substance Use Care

San Antonio’s Response to Homelessness Is Broken. It’s Time to Put Housing First

Shelters are not meeting people’s needs, and the city is clearing encampments, says City Councilmember Roberto Treviño.

Roberto Treviño Apr 09, 2021

Austin Uses Money From Police Budget to Fund Substance Use Care

The city will use $1 million in funds diverted from its police budget to expand substance use treatments and harm reduction services for low-income people in Austin and Travis County.

Meg O'Connor Apr 07, 2021