Homeless people with mental illnesses are often among the most vulnerable
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Jay was living on the streets and battled schizophrenia for eight years before he sought help.
The man first came to Peter and Paul Community Services in December of 2008. The effects of being homeless and living with mental illness left him in a state of distrust. It took him several weeks before he felt comfortable enough to move into the agency's Benedict Joseph Labre Center, a transitional residential program that helps men with mental illness get back on their feet.
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