Legislation to update the Utah Homelessness Council, require more detailed data gathering on homelessness and remove some limitations on unsanctioned camping en
People experiencing homelessness in Wyoming are reportedly being sent to Salt Lake City as winter approaches, leaving the city responsible for taking care of another state's homeless problem.
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Roberto, who declined to give a last name, poses for a photo near the Red Iguana off of North Temple in Salt Lake City on Tuesday May 18, 2021. Roberto is formerly homeless and struggled with addiction to heroin starting in approximately 2011 and continuing to 2018. In 2018 he decided to “clean up his life after eight to nine times.” He was prescribed a Sublocade injection that helped him curb his addiction, save up money, enter a relationship and secure a car and apartment. “I have a hard time leaving even though I have a place at home, I have a car,” Roberto said. “I have a hard leaving because I know people out here and I know the struggle. I know when you’re in that addiction it’s hard to get out of it.” Roberto noted that Utah is a good state for resources, but often those struggling with mental illness and addiction aren’t finding support and need more help. “I come out here and try to, just say ‘hi,’ give a little hope to