The Plight of the Crazy Street People

Jesse was a psychotic man whose crazed, robotic appearances rendered his age and national origin difficult to identify (this also served as protection from predators). Over several years of observation he scarcely spoke when others were present. He ignored all outreach overtures with the same robotic indifference. People cleared a path whenever he entered a drop-in center because of his odor and appearance. He came only to collect day-old doughnuts and loaves of bread that …

…at the moment. The future seems hopeful in terms of helping the homeless mentally ill, there seems to be a connection between those who wish to help and those who receive it. As it stands today, there is a significant problem with the way the homeless mentally ill are being treated clinically. Nevertheless, with innovative plans put to work it seems as if the entire method of dealing with the homeless mentally ill will change.