Homeless Survey Results Released

[The Streets Don't Love You Back]

Homeless Survey Results Released

Program Aimed To Identify Most Vulnerable People

POSTED: Friday, April 9, 2010

UPDATED: 6:34 pm EDT April 9, 2010

DETROIT -- More than half of 211 homeless people surveyed this week in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck met at least one high-risk criteria that puts them in jeopardy of dying.

The study released Friday shows those surveyed have been homeless for more than five years. A dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse was reported by 99 people surveyed.

Watch: Detroit's Most At-Risk Homeless Being Surveyed

The survey was conducted Tuesday through Thursday by volunteers with the 100,000 Homes Campaign.

The program aims to identify the most vulnerable among the homeless in Detroit and its two enclaves and provide them quickly with services.

The survey was conducted Tuesday through Thursday by volunteers with the 100,000 Homes Campaign.

The program aims to identify the most vulnerable among the homeless in Detroit and its two enclaves and provide them quickly with services.think