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Boston to move toward 24-hour treatment and services for people on Mass and Cass, says Wu

Boston Herald - 11/23/2021

Nov. 23—People living on Mass and Cass can't always access empty shelter beds due to active drug use or mental health conditions, according to Mayor Michelle Wu, so the city is looking toward 24-hour "supportive low threshold housing."

Wu described the "wraparound" service as around the clock treatment, resources and health monitoring for people in need who are in the area also known as Methadone Mile.

"That's what we're moving people into. The city has identified many beds that we can partner on, the limiting factor here is staffing," Wu said Tuesday on Boston Public Radio.

Wu said local partner organizations provide 24-hour monitoring, but labor shortages are affecting progress.

"We really are seeing a tremendous need for those who have this kind of expertise to come work in these spaces and help take care of our residents. And if we could solve that staffing piece, we can open up a whole lot more capacity," Wu said.

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