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Kim D's avatar

There was a big push in the 1980's to close all mental institutions because they were deemed to be cruel and were expensive to run. I think they turned many out into the streets. The beginning of homelessness.

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CH's avatar

It is my understanding that Reagan did it. I don't know a lot about it but I do remember when that happened.

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