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Safe Houses Finally on the Horizon | Bahamas News
After four years of delay, the government is finally moving forward with establishing safe houses for homeless individuals with severe mental health challenges — a critical provision of new mental health legislation passed in 2021. The Ministry of Health plans to seek Cabinet approval to purchase separate facilities for men and women, aiming to provide secure, dignified housing for those living on the streets while easing public safety concerns. Despite the Act’s broad reforms and community-focused vision, implementation has lagged — particularly on safe housing — due to land disputes and…
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