The City of Arcata is monitoring COVID-19 and is working with, and following all recommended guidelines from, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the California Department of Public Health and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services. 

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This article looks at how homelessness is increasingly affecting families and children, not just single adults. About 1.6 million children in the U.S. experience homelessness each year, with cities like New York and Los Angeles having particularly high numbers. The article urges mental health professionals to step up their efforts to support these families and push for better policies. It highlights how homelessness disrupts families' health, social support, and education.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit marginalized individuals, including those with severe mental illness and homelessness, particularly hard. They face worsened social isolation, reduced community support, and heightened health risks. Street outreach teams, which offer comprehensive care to this group, need to adapt their methods to better address these new challenges. This article explores the pandemic’s impact on this population and provides recommendations for improving care and support during these times.