Many former mental patients who were deinstitutionalized have become homeless or are repeatedly jailed for minor crimes.

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Deinstitutionalization, the process of reducing the population of mental health hospitals and transferring care to community-based settings, has led to unintended consequences. Many individuals with mental health issues have ended up homeless or in the criminal justice system due to a lack of adequate community support and resources.

Many Former Mental Patients Who Were Deinstitutionalized Have Become Homeless