by The Lighthouse | Apr 14, 2020 | Emergency Shelter, Homelessness, Life at The Lighthouse, Stories of The Lighthouse
The words of Carlton, one of our staff: “You see a bin, but the reality is this is someone’s whole life in that bin. A client told me tonight that’s all his worldly possessions are in a bin. I use to be able to put everything in a bin also. So it’s not...
by The Lighthouse | Jul 15, 2015 | Addictions, Homelessness, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Poverty, Programs, Stabilization Emergency Shelter, Staff, Stories of The Lighthouse
It’s noon on a Tuesday and the Stabilization Unit is quiet. The dimly lit room is situated with beds on the right, and a long desk for employees near the double doors at the front. A half wall divides the beds from the lounge to the left. Two men are sleeping in beds...
