Burien Sees Decrease in Homeless Drug Addiction Thanks to Local Outreach Efforts
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Burien leaders say more homeless drug addicts are getting into detox, treatment, and housing. And the results are visible on the streets. At this week’s council meeting, city leaders credited “Co-Response,” a collaboration between first responders and Human Services.
But most of the praise is going to Kristine Moreland and her outreach group The More We Love. Critics questioned the city after Moreland received a contract from Burien to do outreach work. Now it’s looking like a brilliant move.
Her team’s rapid response and personal touch to helping the lost are game changers. And other King County cities are noticing the results.
The More We Love
Councilmember Stephanie Mora made the initial pitch to contract with Moreland’s group. Mora says other homeless outreach groups were failing the city. Which is also why Burien ended its contract with REACH and went with The More We Love.
